An in vitro testing system that uses bioluminescent Vibrio fisheri bacteria to detect toxins in water and sediment, providing acute toxicity and genotoxic analyses. To analyze samples bacteria in a freeze-dried state are reconstituted in a salt solution, diluted with 250 microlitres of a Microtox reagent, then 1 mililitre of water sample is added to 100 microlitres of the reconstituted bacteria. Luminescence readings are taken prior and 5-15 minutes after the addition. Inhibition data results are displayed as absolute light units.
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The apparatus is available for use after agreeing its availability with the laboratory manager. Both scientific cooperation and commercial use is possible, and access is determined separately for each project in accordance with its specificity.