Ion 550™ Chip Kit
Ion 550™ Chip Kit
Ion Torrent™

Ion 550™ Chip Kit

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The Ion 550 Chip Kit contains four (Cat. No. A34537) or eight (Cat. No. A34538) barcoded chips for sample trackingRead more
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A345374 Chips
A345388 Chips
Catalog number A34537
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4 Chips
The Ion 550 Chip Kit contains four (Cat. No. A34537) or eight (Cat. No. A34538) barcoded chips for sample tracking and sequencing with the Ion GeneStudio S5 Plus, the Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime, and Ion S5 XL sequencing systems. The Ion 550 Chip generates 100–130 million sequencing reads by electronically detecting polymerase-driven base incorporation without the use of fluorescence. By eliminating the use of an optical detection system, this advance in next-generation sequencing technology allows for rapid sequencing times of as little as 2.5 hours for 200 bp sequencing.

The Ion 550 Chip Kit offers:
• Support for a variety of research applications, including sequencing of up to four human exomes, cell-free nucleic acid applications, transcriptome profiling, and targeted resequencing of gene panels
• A rapid run-time of as little as 2.5 hours for 200 bp sequencing
• Sample tracking functionality from an integrated barcode
Notes:The Ion 550 Chip is only compatible with the Ion GeneStudio S5 Plus, Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime, and Ion S5 XL systems.
Use this chip with the Ion 550 Kit—Chef for automated template preparation and chip loading.

Specifications
For Use With (Application)Comparative Sequencing (Germline Mutations - 50:50)
For Use With (Equipment)Ion GeneStudio S5 Plus, Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime, Ion S5 XL Sequencing System
Green FeaturesSustainable disposal
Product TypeChip Kit
Quantity4 Chips
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
Product LineIon Torrent
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Store at room temperature.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Why did my Ion Chef Instrument stop during a run?

- The instrument may have encountered an error. We recommend recording the error shown on the instrument display, then tapping OK. For further assistance, contact Technical Support at techsupport@thermofisher.com.
- A consumable may have been improperly loaded. We recommend ensuring that all consumables are correctly loaded. For instructions, see the user guide for your templating kit. For further assistance, contact Technical Support at techsupport@thermofisher.com.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Next-Generation Sequencing Support Center.

Why is the door of the Ion Chef Instrument not opening?

- An obstruction may be present on or around the door mechanism. We recommend removing the obstruction blocking the door, then resuming normal instrument operation.
- The instument may be experiencing a hardware or software error. We recommend contacting Technical Support at techsupport@thermofisher.com.C8

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Next-Generation Sequencing Support Center.

Why does the Ion Chef Instrument not display the home screen when powered on?

Multiple causes are possible. We recommend powering off the instrument, waiting for 30 secs and then powering on the instrument. If you continue to experience the issue, contact Technical Support at techsupport@thermofisher.com.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Next-Generation Sequencing Support Center.

What is the maximum throughput/day for the Ion S5 GeneStudio Prime System?

The Ion S5 GeneStudio Prime System has a maximum throughput/day of 50 Gb (2 Ion 550 Chips).

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Next-Generation Sequencing Support Center.

How long does it take to run an Ion 550 Chip on the Ion S5 GeneStudio Prime System?

The Ion S5 GeneStudio Prime System takes 8.5 hours to run an Ion 550 Chip.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Next-Generation Sequencing Support Center.