Sequencing Technology Solutions
Choose next-generation sequencing or Sanger sequencing solutions
No matter which sequencing instrument you choose, we support the evolving needs of researchers with gold-standard Sanger sequencing technology, innovative next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, optimized reagents and consumables, intuitive analysis software, and world-class technical support.
| Sequencing platforms | Applied Biosystems SeqStudio System for Sanger sequencing |
Applied Biosystems 3500 System for Sanger sequencing |
Ion PGM System for NGS |
Ion S5System for NGS |
Ion S5 XL System for NGS |
Description |
Easy-to-use platform, combined with trusted Sanger sequencing results | The gold-standard sequencing platform for fast, flexible analysis |
Accurate and affordable benchtop sequencer for low-throughput gene panel and microbial sequencing |
Simple, accurate, and affordable benchtop sequencer for gene panel, microbial, exome, and transcriptome sequencing |
Rapid, simple, and accurate benchtop sequencer for gene panel, microbial, exome, and transcriptome sequencing |
| Benefits | Flexible—combine Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis in same run Convenient—all-in-one cartridge takes setup from hours to minutes Fast—run time in as little as 30 minutes Easy to use—Enhanced touchscreen operation, universal polymer Connected—access your data anytime, anywhere* *With internet connection and Thermo Fisher Cloud account |
Accuracy—the ultimate sequencing verification tool Speed and flexibility—run from 1 to 96 samples typically in <5 hours Read length— highest read length capability, up to 1,000 bp |
Scalability—from 30 Mb up to 2 Gb Speed—sequencing runs in 2 to 7 hours depending on read length and chip output |
Simplicity—automated workflow solutions from sample prep to analysis Scalability—from 600 Mb up to 15 Gb Speed— sequencing runs in 2.5 to 4 hours (regardless of chip output) |
Simplicity— automated workflow solutions from sample prep to analysis Scalability— from 600 Mb up to 15 Gb Speed—DNA to data in as little as 24 hours |
| Sequencing applications | Confirmation of NGS results Targeted amplicon resequencing Bacterial, fungal, and viral identification Fragment analysis Plasmid sequencing CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing analysis Human cell line authentication Applied Biosystems SNaPshot genotyping Multiplex ligation–dependent analysis of human copy number variation |
Confirmation of NGS results Targeted amplicon resequencing Bacterial, fungal, and viral identification Fragment analysis Microsatellite/STR analysis |
Targeted RNA Targeted DNA Microbial |
Targeted RNA Targeted DNA Microbial Transcriptome Exome RNA-seq |
Targeted RNA Targeted DNA Microbial Transcriptome Exome RNA-seq |
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Resources
Support
- Behind the Bench sequencing blog
- Technical support
- Capillary Electrophoresis Software Support Center
New Capillary Electrophoresis Instruments Support Center
Find tips, troubleshooting help, and resources for support related to your capillary electrophoresis instruments.
| NEW | Next-Generation Sequencing Support Center Find tips, troubleshooting help, and resources for your next-gen sequencing applications. |
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Applied Biosystems 3500 System for Sanger sequencing
Ion S5
Ion S5 XL System for NGS