MetPLATE^TM

The MetPLATE™ kit is specific for heavy metal toxicity. The MetPLATE™ kit 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 96-well microplate. The intensity of the purple color is inversely proportional to the sample toxicity. Absorbance is measured at 575 nm using a microplate reader.

One MetPLATE™ test kit contains one vial of freeze-dried BACTERIAL REAGENT, one vial of freeze-dried CHROMOGENIC SUBSTRATE, one vial of DILUENT, one vial of BUFFER, one vial of POSITIVE CONTROL, and one 96 well MICROPLATE.

Equipment Needed to Run a MetPLATE™ Test:

• Test tubes with caps
• Pipettor with tips
• Incubator (35C)
• Microplate reader with a 570 nm filter

For more information see:
MetPLATE™ Instructions (PDF)

MetPLATE™ heavy metal toxicity testing kit is shipped in vacuum-sealed plastic bags.

FluoroMetPLATE^TM

FluoroMetPLATE™ is similar to MetPLATE™ except the for the use of a fluorogenic substrate. This test is more sensitive than MetPLATE™. A microplate fluorometer is required (with filters: 360 nm for exitation and 485 nm for emission).

For more information see:
FluoroMetPLATE™ Instructions (PDF)

Read about our other heavy metal toxicity testing kits:
MetPAD^TM heavy metal toxicity testing kit
MetSTICK^TM heavy metal toxicity testing kit