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Flexible and Scalable NGS System for Any Application
The NextSeq 500 Sequencing System delivers the power of high-throughput sequencing with the speed, simplicity, and affordability of a desktop NGS (next-generation sequencing) system. The fast, integrated, sample-to-results workflow enables many sequencing applications—including exomes, whole genomes, and transcriptomes—in a single run. This NGS system fits seamlessly into research laboratories, with no need for specialized equipment. Now, researchers can perform any combination of high- and mid-throughput sequencing applications to advance their studies.
Highlights of NextSeq 500 Sequencer:
NextSeq 500 Sequencer Performance Parameters
Mid-output | High-output | |
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Flow cells processed per run | 1 | 1 |
Output range | 20-39 Gb | 30-120 Gb |
Run time | 15-26 hours | 12-30 hours |
Reads per flow cell | 130 Million | 400 Million |
Maximum read length | 2 × 150 bp | 2 × 150 bp |
Data quality | 75% of bases exceed Q30 quality for 150bp sequencing | |
Key applications | genome, exome, transcriptome sequencing, and more. |
Applications of NextSeq 500 Sequencer:
The NextSeq 500 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:
Comparison of NextSeq 500 Sequencer and Illumina NovaSeq 6000:
Parameter | NextSeq 500 Sequencer | Illumina NovaSeq 6000 |
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Throughput Range | High Output: Up to 120 Gb/run \ Mid Output: Up to 39 Gb/run | Up to 6000 Gb/run |
Read Length | Single-end: 75 bp, 150 bp \ Paired-end: 75 bp, 150 bp | Single-end: 100 bp, 150 bp, 250 bp \ Paired-end: 100 bp, 150 bp, 250 bp |
Run Time | 11-29 hours | 25-40 hours |
Workflow Efficiency | One-step workflow \ Automated sample loading | Multi-step workflow \ Manual sample loading |
Data Quality | High accuracy \ Dual molecular indexing | High accuracy \ Advanced optics technology |
Application Versatility | Suitable for diverse applications \ from small to large-scale projects | Suitable for large-scale projects \ and high-throughput sequencing |
The NextSeq 500 Sequencer stands as a versatile and efficient tool for mid-sized laboratories, offering high-throughput capabilities, operational simplicity, and superior data quality. Suitable for applications spanning basic research to clinical studies, the NextSeq 500 is a dependable platform that equips researchers to delve into the intricate realms of scientific inquiry.