Cell viability
Measure metabolic activity, membrane integrity or survival after treatment or culture changes.
Assay Kits
Cell-Based Assay Kits
Cell-based assay kits are designed to measure biological responses in intact cells or cell-derived systems. They help researchers study viability, proliferation, apoptosis, cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, migration, signaling, differentiation and treatment response under controlled assay conditions. Because cellular systems are sensitive to culture conditions, timing and handling, well-designed kits provide standardized reagents and detection strategies that improve reproducibility and reduce assay optimization time.
Product catalog
Browse Cell-Based Assay Kits
Showing 25 unique product names from this subcategory.
MTT Cell Proliferation and Cytotoxicity Assay Kit
SKU: E-CK-A341-01|Size: 500 Assays
AK Bioluminescence Cytotoxicity Assay Kit
SKU: K2026-500|Size: 500 Assays
7-AAD Cell Viability Assay Kit
SKU: K2235-200|Size: 200 Tests
MTS Cell Proliferation Assay Kit
SKU: K2250-500|Size: 500 Tests
LDH Cytotoxicity Assay Kit
SKU: K2228-200|Size: 200 Tests
XTT Cell Proliferation Assay Kit
SKU: K2272-500|Size: 500 Tests
LDH Cytotoxicity Assay Kit (Fluorometric)
SKU: K2267-1000|Size: 1000 Tests
Cytochrome c Apoptosis Assay Kit
SKU: K2104-.2|Size: 200 µg
Luminescent ATP Cell Viability Assay Kit I
SKU: K2041-100|Size: 100 Tests
WST Cell Proliferation Colorimetric Assay Kit plus
SKU: K2022-500|Size: 500 Assays
Cell Proliferation Assay Kit
SKU: 55R-1364|Size: 500 assays
WST-1 Cell Proliferation and Cytotoxicity Assay Kit
SKU: AR1159|Size: 1 Kit (for 500 Assays)
Genorise® Resazurin Cell Viability Assay Kit
SKU: GR107033|Size: 5000 Tests
Genorise® LDH Cytotoxicity Assay Kit
SKU: GR107034|Size: 1000 Tests
Annexin V-mCherry Apoptosis Assay Kit
SKU: TBS2112|Size: 50 Tests
MTT Cell Viability Assay Kit
SKU: TBS2003|Size: 1000 Tests
XTT Cell Viability Assay Kit
SKU: TBS2021-500|Size: 500 Tests
Quick Cell Proliferation Assay Kit Plus - 2500 assays
SKU: GWB-AXR190|Size: 2500 Assays
Cytotoxicity LDH Assay Kit
SKU: HY-K1090-01|Size: 100 Tests
EZCell™ Cell Invasion Assay (Collagen I), 96-well, 8 µm
SKU: K916-100|Size: 100 Assays
StemFate?-4 CFC/CFU Differentiation Assay Kit for Human Cells V
SKU: K3105-50|Size: each
CellCounting-Lite 2.0 Luminescent Cell Viability Assay
SKU: DD1101-03|Size: 400 mL
Quick Cell Viability Assay - 2500 assays
SKU: GWB-AXR192|Size: 2500 Assays
Cell Meter™ APC-Annexin V Binding Apoptosis Assay Kit *Optimized for Flow Cytometry*
SKU: 22837-AAT|Size: 100 Tests
StemFate?-4 CFC/CFU Differentiation Assay Kit for Human Cells III
SKU: K3103-50|Size: each
Overview
Functional readouts from living or treated cells
Cell-based assays are valuable because they preserve cellular context. Instead of measuring an isolated molecule only, researchers can observe how cells respond to compounds, stress, stimulation, genetic changes or environmental conditions.
Kit selection should consider cell type, culture format, incubation time, detection readout, plate compatibility and whether the assay is endpoint or real-time. Controls are essential because cell density, passage number and treatment conditions can strongly affect results.
Applications
Common cell-based assay applications
Cytotoxicity analysis
Evaluate the effect of compounds, stressors or experimental conditions on cell health.
Apoptosis and cell death
Detect programmed cell death, caspase activity, membrane changes or DNA fragmentation.
Cell migration and behavior
Study adhesion, motility, invasion, wound closure or matrix interaction.
Selection guide
How to choose cell-based assay kits
Choose a cell-based assay kit according to the biological response, cell model and detection system.
1
Define the cellular endpoint
Clarify whether you need viability, proliferation, cytotoxicity, apoptosis, migration, signaling or differentiation data.
2
Check cell type compatibility
Confirm that the assay works with adherent cells, suspension cells, primary cells or the specific line used in your lab.
3
Match plate and instrument format
Verify compatibility with 96-well, 384-well, imaging, fluorescence, luminescence or absorbance systems.
4
Control cell density and timing
Plan consistent seeding density, treatment duration, passage number and incubation conditions.
5
Avoid assay interference
Check whether test compounds, media components or fluorescent molecules interfere with the kit readout.
FAQ
Cell-Based Assay Kits FAQ
Practical questions about using cell-based assay kits in research.
What are cell-based assay kits used for?
They are used to measure cell responses such as viability, proliferation, cytotoxicity, apoptosis, migration, signaling or functional behavior.
Can the same kit work with every cell type?
No. Cell type, growth behavior, metabolism and culture conditions can affect assay performance, so compatibility should be checked.
What controls are important?
Common controls include untreated cells, vehicle controls, positive controls and blank wells without cells.
Can culture medium affect results?
Yes. Serum, phenol red, reducing agents, antibiotics or media composition may interfere with some assay chemistries.
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