MetPAD™

MetPAD™ heavy metal toxicity testing kit is specific for heavy metal toxicity and is based on enzyme inhibition in a bacterial strain by bioavailable heavy metals in aqueous samples. Bacterial response to a toxic sample is conveniently observed on the test pad. The intensity of the purple color on the pad is inversely proportional to the sample toxicity.

One MetPAD™ heavy metal toxicity test kit contains one vial of freeze-dried BACTERIAL REAGENT, one vial of DILUENT, one vial of BUFFER, one vial of POSITIVE CONTROL, and three ASSAY PADS.

FluoroMetPAD™

FluoroMetPAD™ is similar to MetPAD™ except that the kit includes a fluorogenic substrate.

Equipment Needed to Run MetPAD™ and FluoroMetPAD™ Tests:

• Test tubes with caps
• Pipettors with tips
• Incubator (35C)
• A long-range UV lamp (for FluoroMetPAD™)

For more information see:
MetPAD™ Instructions (PDF)
FluoroMetPAD™ Instructions (PDF)

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MetPLATE™ heavy metal toxicity testing kit
MetSTICK™ heavy metal toxicity testing kit