NGS Experimental Design & Protocols
Designing Your Experimental Protocol
These recommendations and best practices are designed to help you ensure the success of your next-generation sequencing (NGS) experiment. Review key considerations, such as calculating read length, estimating coverage, and measuring sequencing accuracy. Use our interactive tools to help you create an NGS protocol or select the right products and methods for your project.
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Library Quantification
How to Achieve Consistent Quantitation Part 1
In NGS experiments, library quantification can affect the quality of your sequencing run.
How to Achieve Consistent Quantitation Part 2
Find tips and tricks for obtaining reliable, consistent quantitation.
Library Quality Control
Learn how to quantify and validate libraries for a successful sequencing run.
Sequencing Quality
Optimizing Cluster Density
The most common cause of over- and under-clustering is inaccurate library quantification.
Nucleotide Diversity
The presence of diverse or balanced libraries is important for generating high-quality sequencing data, especially in the first few cycles.
Quality Monitoring
PhiX is a concentrated Illumina library that can serve as a calibration control for NGS experiments.
Planning an Experimental Budget
As next-generation sequencing costs continue to decline, Illumina is leading the way in making NGS more affordable and accessible. With these resources, we’ll guide you through key factors to consider when planning your NGS budget.
Learn MoreCreate Your NGS Protocol
A fast, flexible, and mobile-friendly tool, our Custom Protocol Selector helps you generate next-generation sequencing protocols tailored to your experiment.
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Additional Resources
Experiment Planning Tools
Find interactive tools designed to help you choose the right methods and products for your needs.
How to Plan Your First NGS Experiment
Experimental considerations and workflow resources for your sequencing project.
Technical Bulletins
NGS experimental design tips and resources from our Technical Support team.
Online Training
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