Introduction

The Genetic Toxicology team works in a purpose-built suite of laboratories and offers a comprehensive selection of genetic toxicity studies, including a variety of studies suitable for early screening of candidate compounds and the appropriate OECD guideline tests for chemicals and crop protection substances.

Study Types

• Bacterial Reverse Mutation Test (Ames Test)
  • Regulatory tests
  • Screening for early candidate development
• Gene Mutation in Mammalian Cells
  • L5178Y TK± (Mouse Lymphoma Assay) in microwell plates
  • Screening for early candidate development
• In Vitro Micronucleus
  • Screening for early risk assessment
• Rodent Micronucleus test
  • Mouse peripheral blood and bone marrow
  • Rat peripheral blood and bone marrow