Next Generation Sequencing

NGS platforms and additional services

USEQ operates a broad range of sequencing platforms, each with unique characteristics. Technical and cost characteristics determine the best fit for your experiment. Service fees include costs for chemicals, operator time, quality control, maintenance, lab information management system (LIMS) and troubleshooting.

Platform & Configurations

Currently, we operate the following Illumina platforms and configurations:

• 1x NextSeq500
• 2x NextSeq2000
• 1x iSeq100
• 2x NovaSeq 6000 (external)
• Nanopore MinIon
• Nanopore GridIon X5
• Nanopore ProMethion
• Nanopore PromethIon (1 machines)

On this page you can find an overview per platform of the most widely used run modi, configurations and expected output*. Other run modi and custom recipes are possible as well, upon consultation with USEQ.
* Please note that high quality of sequence libraries is crucial in order to obtain maximum output. For samples submitted as ready to sequence libraries, USEQ cannot take any responsibility for data quality and quantity.

Sample Requirements & Turn around times

• For ready-to-sequence samples: please deliver your (pooled) samples in an 1,5 ml tube with a concentration of 4 nM and a minimal volume of 40 ul.
• For DNA / RNA library preparation: please refer to the library preparations page.

Turnaround times depend on the specific service; details are described in our FAQ.