Custom Genotyping
Introduction to Custom Genotyping
Custom genotyping is the ideal solution for screening large sample sets against novel or targeted content. With custom designs, researchers can target regions of the genome relevant to their specific research interests. Illumina offers flexible options and simple online design tools to maximize success with your customized genotyping assays.
Advantages of Custom Genotyping Assays
- Enable studies of species or populations not supported by standard products
- Allow researchers to focus on genes, variants, and/or genomic regions of interest relevant to certain diseases or traits of interest, but not covered in pre-designed products
- Conserve resources by avoiding irrelevant regions of the genome
Custom Genotyping with Arrays
Fully custom arrays
Custom genotyping arrays can be developed easily with up to 700,000 markers targeting any loci across the genome, for any species, including novel organisms. Illumina also offers flexible throughput options, including robotic automation capabilities for high-throughput custom genotyping projects.
Custom add-on content
This option allow researchers to add new custom content to Custom iSelect, Infinium array products, or consortia-developed products. Scientists can combine existing marker sets with new, unique content on a single microarray. The amount of add-on content supported depends on the base content and associated BeadChip array and will vary for each product.
Custom Bovine Genotyping
GeneSeek uses custom genotyping arrays to help cattle breeders measure genetic merit and select superior breeding stock.
Custom Genotyping Array Solutions
Design custom or semi-custom arrays for any species, with convenient online tools and expert assistance. View custom genotyping array products and consortia offerings, or see all microarrays.
- Infinium iSelect Custom Genotyping Arrays
- Infinium XT Production-Scale Genotyping Arrays
- Human Consortia Boosters (add-on content for clinical research)
- All Microarray Kits
Array Probe Design
Access simple and powerful online tools for evaluating loci and creating the most successful custom genotyping assays.
Custom Genotyping with Sequencing
Researchers can design custom assays to sequence only those genome regions relevant to their specific research interests. Custom targeted sequencing is ideal for examining genes in specific pathways, or for follow-up studies from GWAS or whole-genome sequencing.
Custom Genotyping for Neuroscience Research
Mark Bellgrove, PhD is using sequencing data to design a custom CogChip for studies of ADHD, autism, and schizophrenia.
Amplicon Sequencing
Ultra-deep sequencing of PCR products enables efficient variant identification and characterization.
Custom Targeted Gene Sequencing
Use custom panels for targeted sequencing to focus gene content based on study objectives.
Custom Sequencing Assay Design
DesignStudio, a web-based sequencing assay design tool, provides dynamic feedback to optimize target region coverage.
Related Solutions
Plant and Animal Genotyping
We offer the most comprehensive array options for genotyping agriculturally important crops and livestock. Custom genotyping arrays offer the ability to interrogate virtually any SNP for any species. Learn more about plant and animal genotyping.
Genomics Consortia
Illumina helps researchers who share similar goals join efforts to pool resources and create genomics tools, including genotyping arrays and sequencing panels. Explore our consortia offerings.
Complex Disease Research
After a variant is identified and associated with disease, targeted array and sequencing methods can help complex disease researchers determine how a variant affects disease biology. Learn more about complex disease genomics.
Cancer Germline Mutation Analysis
Identify germline mutations that predispose individuals to cancer using targeted microarrays and next-generation sequencing. Learn more about cancer germline mutation studies.
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Additional Resources
iScan Array Scanner
This high-performance scanner delivers rapid, sensitive, accurate Illumina microarray imaging with high-throughput capabilities.
Microarray Data Analysis
Access tools for genotyping array data analysis, experimental design and sample tracking.
Sequencing Data Analysis and Management
Easily analyze, store, manage and track genomic data with push-button bioinformatics tools.
Custom Genotyping for Sunflower Breeding
Learn how researchers used custom Illumina genotyping arrays to modernize sunflower breeding programs.
Genomic Services
Access a diverse portfolio of array and NGS services that support a broad range of genetic analysis applications.
Consortium to Grow Better Cotton
Researchers developed a cotton genotyping array, enabling breeders to produce more sustainable and valuable cotton.
Custom Genotyping Informs Selective Breeding
Jeremy Walker and the GeneSeek team use Infinium iSelect arrays to screen livestock and improve herds.