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DNA library preparation

Gain a comprehensive insight into DNA

A wide range of library preparation kits is available to suit whole-genome as well as targeted sequencing requirements. Amplification-free kits allow direct sequencing of short to ultra-long fragments of native DNA, eliminating PCR bias and allowing the detection of base modifications alongside standard nucleotides. Amplification-based kits enable whole-genome sequencing from low-input amounts or low-quality DNA (e.g. FFPE).

Any fragment length libraries 20 bases to 4 Mb+

Rapid prep in just 10 minutes

PCR-free protocols to eliminate bias

Libraries for whole-genome or targeted approaches

Base modifications preserved


Output optimised Speed optimised Ultra-long reads optimised Low input optimised Targeted sequencing
Ligation Sequencing Kit Rapid Sequencing Kit Ultra-long DNA Sequencing Kit Rapid PCR Barcoding Kit Microbial Amplicon Barcoding Kit
Preparation time 60 minutes 10 minutes 200 mins + 1x O/N incubation 15 mins + PCR 60 mins + PCR
Input recommendation ~1000 ng gDNA or
100-200 fmol for amplicons
~200 ng gDNA or
50 ng for amplicons
6M cells 1 - 5 ng gDNA 10 ng gDNA
Fragmentation Optional Transposase-based Transposase-based Transposase-based -
Amplification No No No Yes Yes
Barcode options Native Barcoding Kit 24
Native Barcoding Kit 96
Rapid Barcoding Kit 24
Rapid Barcoding Kit 96
- 24 plex 24 plex
Typical output High Medium Medium Medium Medium
Adaptive sampling Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Methylation included Yes Yes Yes - -

Unlock high-accuracy direct sequencing

  • Highly accurate detection of genetic variation
  • Best-in-class methylation detection

Learn more about adaptive sampling

  • Software-controlled target enrichment
  • No need for additional library prep

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