NGS FAQs

We currently utilize a range of Illumina instruments, including the NextSeq, MiSeq, and NovaSeq X, as well as the Element Biosciences AVITI platform. Additionally, we have the Oxford Nanopore PromethION 24 to provide long-read sequencing.

Yes, we can accept prepared libraries for sequencing. Please send an email to genomics@sourcebioscience.com or call 0115 973 9012 to get in touch with us. One of our Sales Specialists will discuss your project with you and provide a quote.

Our sample requirements vary with library prep type, we will discuss these with you when we provide a quote.

Please send your samples on dry ice to:

Endeavour House
Vision Park
Chivers Way
Histon
Cambridge
CB24 9ZR

Yes, we perform entry QC on all received samples and provide a comprehensive QC Report. Our process utilizes electrophoretic equipment to assess RNA Integrity Number (RIN) values and DNA fragment sizes. Additionally, we measure DNA and RNA concentrations using Qubit to guarantee accurate quantification.

We store your samples free of charge for three months. If you require longer storage or would like your samples returned, please get in touch with your Sales Specialist, send an email to genomics@sourcebioscience.com or call 0115 973 9012.

We store prepared libraries for three months, free of charge. If you require longer storage or would like the libraries sent to you, please get in touch with your Sales Specialist, send an email to genomics@sourcebioscience.com or call 0115 973 9012.

The turnaround time will depend on the specifics of your project such as, number of samples and advanced analysis. Please send an email to genomics@sourcebioscience.com or call 0115 973 9012 to get in touch with us. One of our Sales Specialists will discuss your project with you and provide a quote and further information.

Yes, we are a service provider, and as such, we do not claim any intellectual property.

The raw data we deliver will be fastq files. If you select our bioinformatic service, additional files such as bam files, vcf files and more (depending on the analysis), will be delivered.

Yes, we run fastQC on all of the data and provide the fastQC results as part of your data.

We store your data for 12 weeks after data generation, free of charge. If you require longer storage, please get in touch with your Sales Specialist.