Automated nucleic acid sample QC in NGS workflows

7 Mar 2023

High-quality DNA and RNA samples support strong next-generation sequencing (NGS) results. To help prevent suboptimal sequencing data and avoid wasting time and resources, quality control (QC) steps are recommended at various points in the NGS workflow, from initial sample assessment to final library qualification for NGS library preparation protocols. Here, Agilent Technologies explains how the benefits of the Agilent TapeStation systems and ScreenTape technology offer ideal and easy-to-use sample QC solutions for NGS workflows.

4150 TapeStation system

Agilent Technologies

The 4150 TapeStation system is an economic, entry-level system which comes with data processing software, reagents, and ScreenTape devices for analysis of sample size, quantity, and integrity of 1 to 16 samples. Delivering highly accurate and precise analytical evaluation, the systems fit perfectly into next-generation sequencing (NGS) or biobank workflows for handling smaller numbers of samples.

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