The Ames test identifies chemical mutagens.

not with ames but with animes

The substances that are test positive with Ames test may or may not be carcinogenic for humans. Similarly, some substances that cause cancer in laboratory animals do not give a positive result Ames test. It is not possible to decide the carcinogenicity of any substances only depending on the Ames test.

Ames test would typically be carried out in the field of biology, more specifically toxicology. The Ames test involves testing genetics, which involves taking a sample and examining it closely in a laboratory.

The Ames Test