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
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Strict scrutiny test
The Ames test is a quick method that uses bacteria to assay for cancer causing chemicals. A false positive is possible when a nitrogen based material is used.
intermediate-level test
Ames test is used to test whether a certain substance is mutagenic. Liver extract is optionally added to simulate the effect of metabolism, as some compounds, like benzo[a]pyrene, are not mutagenic themselves but their metabolic products are.
The rational basis test
The rational basis test.