The right answers to frequently asked questions
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Which kind of services does Eurofins offer on the Oxford Nanopore instruments?
- Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of small genome
- Full-length 16S sequencing
- Amplicon sequencing
- Whole plasmid sequencing
Can I send already fragmented DNA?
No this is not recommended. Optimal results can be achieved when the fragmentation is done directly before the library preparation. We recommend to send unfragmented HMW DNA, as large as possible.
How should I send my samples?
This sample shipment instruction is for ONT products (not ONT Lite) with full flow-cells:
- Whole Genome Sequencing Premium
- Amplicon Sequencing (also complex amplicons)
- 16S Full-Length Microbiome Sequencing
Instructions:
- Please use 1.5 ml safe-lock tubes for your templates and primers
- Do not tape or wrap tubes with parafilm. Safe-lock tubes offer perfect sealing and evaporation protection
- Label your template with our free NGS barcode labels.
If you send more than 92 samples then you can also sent the samples in plates. Please use full skirted PCR plates (e.g. Eppendorf or Twin).
For more information and for sample submission for extraction please read our Sample Submission Guide.
(Picture shows the procedure with Sanger Prepaid Barcodes but work the same with free NGS Barcodes)
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Only use 1.5 ml
safe-lock tubes
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Remove barcode
stricker from film
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Affix barcode sticker
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QR-code visible at front so
it can be read by scaner
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If you like to order an ONT Lite product (Whole Plasmid Sequencing, Clonal Amplicon Sequencing, Bacterial genome sequencing up to 7 MB), please see here for detailed sample submission guidelines: ONT Portfolio sample shimpent >>
Where should I send my samples?
Eurofins Genomics Europe Pharma and Diagnostics Products & Services Sanger/PCR GmbH
Jakob-Stadler-Platz 7
78467 Konstanz
Germany
Please note: this address is not correct for ONT Lite products!
For ONT Lite you can either use our dropboxes or send your samples to:
Eurofins Genomics
Sequencing Lab
Gottfried-Hagen-Straße 20
51105 Köln
What is the difference between the ONT Lite and the other ONT products?
Our ONT Lite portfolio is a highly automated high-throughput process. This enables fast turnaround times and great pricing.
Our complete ONT Lite portfolio can be seen here >>
Beside the ONT Lite portfolio we offer highly flexible and customisable services on Oxford Nanopores' GridION and PromethION machines. This ranges from premium whole genome sequencing (e.g. large bacterial genomes or eukaryotic genomes) to full-length 16S Microbiome profiling or non-clonal / complex amplicon sequencing projects.
To learn more about our capabilities, please click here >>