Energy metabolism
Measure analytes such as glucose, lactate, ATP-related compounds or metabolic intermediates.
Assay Kits
Metabolite Assay Kits
Metabolite assay kits help researchers quantify small molecules involved in metabolism, energy balance, biosynthesis and cellular response. They are used to measure compounds such as glucose, lactate, cholesterol, triglycerides, amino acids, nucleotides, cofactors and other pathway-related analytes. By providing optimized standards, enzymes, buffers and detection reagents, metabolite kits simplify quantitative analysis and help laboratories compare metabolic changes across samples, treatments and experimental conditions.
Product catalog
Browse Metabolite Assay Kits
Showing 25 unique product names from this subcategory.
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Activity Fluorometric Assay Kit
SKU: TBS2102F|Size: 100 Tests
Fast Glucose Oxidase Determination Assay Kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric)
SKU: TBS2088-200|Size: 200 Tests
LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase Colorimetric Assay Kit
SKU: TBS2012|Size: 500 Tests
Fast Glucose Determination Assay Kit (Colorimetric/Fluorometric)
SKU: TBS2087-600|Size: 600 Tests
Lactate Colorimetric Assay Kit
SKU: TBS2071|Size: 100 Tests
High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Double Reagents)
SKU: E-BC-K221-M|Size: 96 T (92 samples)
Pyruvate Fluorometric Assay Kit
SKU: E-BC-F058-01|Size: 48 T (32 samples)
Glucose-6-phosphate (G6P) Colorimetric Assay Kit
SKU: E-BC-K011-M|Size: 96 T (40 samples)
Glycogen Assay Kit
SKU: 55R-1481|Size: 100 assays
Luminescent ATP Cell Viability Assay Kit I
SKU: K2041-100|Size: 100 Tests
Total Cholesterol and Cholesteryl Ester Colorimetric/Fluorometric Assay Kit
SKU: K2090-400|Size: 400 Tests
Glucose Colorimetric Assay Kit II
SKU: K2219-100|Size: 100 Assays
StayBrite Highly Stable ATP Bioluminescence Assay Kit
SKU: K2180-100|Size: 100 Assays
Pyruvate Colorimetric/Fluorometric Assay Kit
SKU: K2119-100|Size: 100 Assays
ATP Colorimetric/Fluorometric Assay Kit
SKU: K2040-100|Size: 100 Assays
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Activity Colorimetric Assay Kit
SKU: K2172-100|Size: 100 Assays
D-Lactate Colorimetric Assay Kit
SKU: K2213-100|Size: 100 Assays
Lactate Fluorometric Assay Kit
SKU: K2140-100|Size: 100 Assays
Glucose-6-Phosphate Assay Kit
SKU: 55R-1487|Size: 100 assays
Pyruvate Assay Kit
SKU: 55R-1452|Size: 100 assays
Glucose Assay Kit
SKU: 55R-1494|Size: 100 assays
Lactate Dehydrogenase Assay Kit
SKU: 55R-1509|Size: 500 assays
Lactate Assay Kit II
SKU: GWB-AXR297|Size: 100 Assays
Branched Chain Amino Acid (Leu/Ile/Val) Assay Kit
SKU: GWB-AXR268|Size: 100 Assays
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Activity Assay Kit
SKU: GWB-AXR348|Size: 100 Assays
Overview
Quantify small molecules in biological samples
Metabolite assays are commonly used to study how cells, tissues or biological fluids respond to nutrient availability, stress, drug treatment or genetic manipulation. The measured analyte may reflect pathway activity, energy state, oxidative balance or biosynthetic demand.
Successful metabolite measurement depends on sample handling. Some metabolites are unstable or sensitive to freeze-thaw cycles, enzymatic degradation or extraction conditions. Researchers should prepare samples consistently and choose kits validated for the intended matrix.
Applications
Common metabolite assay applications
Lipid metabolism
Quantify cholesterol, triglycerides, free fatty acids or lipid-related markers.
Amino acid analysis
Study amino acid levels and nitrogen metabolism in research samples.
Treatment response
Compare metabolic changes after compound exposure, stimulation or genetic modification.
Selection guide
How to choose metabolite assay kits
Select metabolite kits according to analyte identity, sample matrix, sensitivity and detection chemistry.
1
Identify the exact analyte
Check whether the kit measures the specific metabolite or a related class of compounds.
2
Confirm sample matrix
Verify compatibility with serum, plasma, urine, cell lysate, tissue extract, food sample or culture medium.
3
Check sample preparation
Review extraction, deproteinization, dilution and storage requirements before starting the experiment.
4
Compare sensitivity and range
Expected metabolite concentration should fall inside the kit’s detection range.
5
Watch for interference
Some buffers, reducing agents, detergents or colored compounds may interfere with detection.
FAQ
Metabolite Assay Kits FAQ
Common questions about metabolite quantification kits.
What are metabolite assay kits used for?
They are used to quantify small molecules involved in metabolic pathways, energy balance, biosynthesis or cellular response.
Why is sample preparation important?
Metabolites can be unstable or affected by enzymes, temperature, extraction method and storage conditions.
Can metabolite kits be used with cell culture samples?
Many can be used with cell lysates or culture medium, but compatibility depends on the kit and analyte.
What detection methods are common?
Metabolite kits often use colorimetric, fluorometric or enzymatic detection systems.
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