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Illumina MiSeq

Information courtesy of Illumina

Introduction

The Illumina MiSeq System combines proven sequencing by synthesis (SBS) technology with a workflow that enables you to go from DNA to analyzed data in as little as eight hours. The MiSeq integrates cluster amplification, sequencing and data analysis in a single instrument.

MiSeq Performance
Total time Output
Read Length Current Current
2 x 25 bp 5.5 hrs 750 - 850 Mb
2 x 150 bp 24 hrs 4.5 - 5.1 Gb
2 x 250 bp >39 hrs 7.5 - 8.5 Gb
Reads Passing Filter Current
Single Reads 15 - 17 M
Paired-End Reads 30 - 34 M
Quality Scores
2 x 25 bp > 90% bases higher than Q30
2 x 150 bp > 80% bases higher than Q30
2 x 250 bp > 70% bases higher than Q30

Applications

The MiSeq supports a wide range of applications, including the following:

  • Targeted resequencing
  • TruSeq Custom Amplicon Sequencing
  • De novo sequencing (< 20Mb for ∼ 50x coverage, < 50Mb for ∼ 20x coverage)
  • Small RNA sequencing
  • Metagenomics
  • Library QC

Library Preparation

You can sequence libraries prepared by any of the following Illumina sample preparation kits:

  • TruSeq DNA sample prep kit
  • TruSeq RNA sample prep kit
  • TruSeq Small RNA sample prep kit
  • TruSeq Custom Amplicon kit
  • Nextera Sample prep kit
  • NexteraXT Sample prep kit

To submit a sample for Illumina MiSeq Sequencing


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