Sequencing & Expansion Kits


A wide range of library preparation kits is available to suit whole-genome as well as targeted sequencing requirements. Amplification-free kits allow direct sequencing of short to ultra-long fragments of native DNA, eliminating PCR bias and allowing the detection of base modifications alongside standard nucleotides. Amplification-based kits enable whole-genome sequencing from low-input amounts or low-quality DNA (e.g. FFPE).

Ultra-Long DNA Sequencing Kit V14 

An overnight method to prepare ultra-high molecular weight DNA for sequencing ultra-long reads (N50 >50 kb).

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: ~200 minutes + overnight elution
  • Read length: N50 >50 kb
  • Input amount: 6 million cells

Rapid Barcoding Kit 96 V14 

Simple and rapid library preparation, with barcoding for up to 96 gDNA samples.

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 60 minutes
  • Read length: Random distribution, dependent on input fragment length
  • Input amount: 50 ng dsDNA per sample

Rapid PCR Barcoding Kit 24

Rapid and simple method of preparing up to 24 barcoded samples for sequencing from 1-5 ng of gDNA using PCR.

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

Product lead time: 6-8 weeks

  • Preparation time: 15 minutes + PCR
  • Read length: ~2 kb
  • Input amount: 1-5 ng gDNA per sample

Rapid Sequencing Kit V14 

A simple and rapid library preparation method for genomic DNA optimised for speed with improved modal raw read accuracy.

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Read length: Random distribution, dependent on input fragment length
  • Input amount: 100 ng dsDNA

Native Barcoding Kit 96 V14

A versatile method of preparing barcoded sequencing libraries optimised for median raw read accuracy of Q20+ (99%+) and long read multiplexed samples.

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

Product lead time: 6-8 weeks

  • Preparation time: 140 minutes
  • Read length: = to fragment length
  • Input amount: 400 ng per sample of gDNA, 200 fmol per sample (130 ng for 1 kb amplicons)

Rapid Barcoding Kit 24 V14 

Simple and rapid library preparation, with barcoding for up to 24 gDNA samples.

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 60 minutes
  • Read length: Random distribution, dependent on input fragment length
  • Input amount: 50 ng dsDNA per sample

Native Barcoding Kit 24 V14

A versatile method of preparing barcoded sequencing libraries optimised for median raw read accuracy of Q20+ (99%+) and long read multiplexed samples.

Product lead time: 6-8 weeks

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 140 minutes
  • Read length: = fragment length
  • Input amount: 400-1000 ng for gDNA. 200 fmol (130 ng for 1 kb amplicons) for amplicon input

Ligation Sequencing Kit XL V14 

A versatile sequencing kit optimised for median raw read accuracy of Q20+ (99%+) with long read singleplex samples. Multiple samples can be processed simultaneously.

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 120 minutes
  • Read length: = fragment length
  • Input amount: 1000 ng dsDNA, 100+ ng DNA if performing fragmentation or PCR, 100-200 fmol of  amplicons or cDNA

Ligation Sequencing Kit V14 

SQK-LSK114

A versatile sequencing kit optimised for median raw read accuracy of Q20+ (99%+) and long read singleplex samples.

This uses our latest Kit 14 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 60 minutes
  • Read length: = fragment length
  • Input amount: 1000 ng dsDNA, 100+ ng DNA if performing fragmentation or PCR,100-200 fmol of  amplicons or cDNA

PCR-cDNA Barcoding Kit

SQK-PCB111.24

Identification and quantification of full-length transcripts with highest output, with barcodes for up to 24 samples.

This uses our Kit 11 chemistry. 

  • Preparation time: 210 minutes + PCR
  • Read length: Enriched for full-length cDNA during PCR
  • Input amount: 4 ng poly(A)+ RNA, or 200 ng total RNA per sample

Multiplex Ligation Sequencing Kit

SQK-MLK111.96-XL

A sequencing kit optimised for output and PCR-free sequencing of 2-3 samples for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).

This uses our Kit 11 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 135 minutes
  • Read length: = Fragment length
  • Input amount: 1000 ng dsDNA per sample

cDNA-PCR Sequencing Kit 

SQK-PCS111

Identification and quantification of full-length transcripts with highest output.

This uses our Kit 11 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 210 minutes + PCR
  • Read length: Enriched for full-length cDNA during PCR
  • Input amount: 4 ng poly(A)+ RNA, or 200 ng total RNA

cDNA-PCR Sequencing Kit 

C19MAXI

A simple, scalable and rapid method for sequencing up to 9,216 SARS-CoV-2 samples.

COVID Midi: 2304 samples

C19MIDI

A simple, scalable and rapid method for sequencing up to 2,304 SARS-CoV-2 samples.

COVID Mini: 576 samples

C19MINI

A simple, scalable and rapid method for sequencing up to 576 SARS-CoV-2 samples.

Direct RNA Sequencing Kit

SQK-RNA002

Prepare RNA for direct RNA nanopore sequencing.

This uses Kit 9 chemistry.

Includes a Flow Cell Priming Kit.

  • Preparation time: 115 minutes
  • Read length: = RNA length
  • Input amount: 500 ng total RNA, 50 ng poly(A)+ RNA

Rapid Barcoding Kit 96

SQK-RBK110.96

Simple and rapid library preparation, with barcoding for up to 96 gDNA samples. We recommend using our most recent version: Rapid Barcoding Kit 96 V14 (SQK-RBK114.96).

This uses Kit 10 chemistry.

  • Preparation time: 60 minutes
  • Read length: Random distribution, dependent on input fragment length
  • Input amount: 50 ng dsDNA per sample

16S Barcoding Kit 1-24

SQK-16S024

Genus-level bacterial identification with barcoding for up to 24 samples.

This uses Kit 9 chemistry.

Includes a Flow Cell Priming Kit.

  • Preparation time: 10 minutes + PCR
  • Read length: = full-length 16S gene (~1.5kb)
  • Input amount: 10 ng dsDNA per sample

Cas9 Sequencing Kit

SQK-CS9109

Targeted sequencing of genomic regions using CRISPR-Cas9.

This uses Kit 9 chemistry.

Includes a Flow Cell Priming Kit.

  • Preparation time: 110 minutes
  • Read length: = fragment length
  • Input amount: 1–10 µg of dsDNA

Expansion Kits

Flow Cell Priming Kit XL

EXP-FLP004-XL

Additional flow cell priming reagents for our V14 kits.

Product lead time: 6-8 weeks

Note: This is only compatible with V14 chemistry.

    Native Barcoding Auxiliary Kit V14

    EXP-NBA114

    Additional library preparation reagents for the Native Barcoding Kit 24 and 96 V14 (SQK-NBD114.24 and SQK-NBD114.96).

    Note: This is only compatible with V14 chemistry.

    Rapid Adapter Auxiliary V14

    EXP-RAA114

    Additional Rapid Adapter and Adapter Buffer to enable customers to maximise the use of Rapid Barcoding Kits 24 and 96 V14 (SQK-RBK114.24 and SQK-RBK114.96).

    Note: This is only compatible with V14 chemistry.

      Flow Cell Priming Kit

      EXP-FLP004

      Additional flow cell priming reagents for our V14 kits.

      Note: This is only compatible with V14 chemistry.

        Sequencing Auxiliary Vials V14 

        EXP-AUX003

        The Sequencing Auxiliary Vials contain Sequencing Buffer (SB), Elution Buffer (EB), Library Solution (LIS) and Library Beads (LIB) with V14 flow cell priming reagents: Flow Cell Flush (FCF) and Flow Cell Tether (FCT).

        Note: This is only compatible with V14 chemistry.

          RNA Control Expansion

          EXP-RCS001

          RNA Control Sample to support control runs for cDNA kits.

            RAP T Expansion 

            EXP-RAP111

            Additional Rapid Adapter T (RAP T) to maximise the use of the PCR-cDNA Barcoding Kit (SQK-PCB111.24).

            Product lead time: 6-8 weeks

            Note: This is only compatible with Kit 11 chemistry.

            Short Fragment Eliminator Expansion

             EXP-SFE001

            An expansion pack designed for size selection of high molecular weight DNA samples to progressively deplete short fragments of <25 kb.

            Flow Cell Wash Kit XL

            EXP-WSH004-XL

            The Flow Cell Wash Kit provides the reagents required to wash and reuse MinION™ and PromethION™ Flow Cells on a higher scale.

            This is compatible with all sequencing kits.

            Midnight RT PCR Expansion

            EXP-MRT001

            An expansion kit containing all the required reagents and primers to generate reverse-transcribed and PCR-amplified material from SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples.

            Product lead time: 6-8 weeks

            This is compatible with Kit 10 and Kit 14 chemistry.

            • Preparation time: 80 minutes + PCR

            Flow Cell Wash Kit

            EXP-WSH004

            The Wash Kit provides the reagents required to wash and reuse MinION™ and PromethION™ Flow Cells.

            This is compatible with all sequencing kits.

            Control Expansion Kit

            EXP-CTL001

            Lambda DNA (LMD). Pack of six vials.

            This is compatible with all DNA sequencing kits.

            PCR Expansion

            EXP-PCA001

            PCR Primers (PRM) and PCR Adapters (PCA).

            PCR Barcoding Expansion 1-96

            The PCR Barcoding Expansion 1-96 (EXP-PBC096) is designed to allow the pooling and running together of multiple sequencing libraries.

            • Preparation time: 150 minutes
            • Read length: = to fragment length post PCR
            • Input amount: 1000 ng dsDNA

            PCR Barcoding Expansion 1-12

            EXP-PBC001

            The PCR Barcoding Expansion 1-12 (EXP-PBC001) allows the pooling and running together of multiple sequencing libraries.

            • Preparation time: 150 minutes
            • Read length: = to fragment length post PCR
            • Input amount: 1000 ng dsDNA

            LFB Expansion

            EXP-LFB001

            Additional Long Fragment Buffer (LFB).

            Product lead time: 6-8 weeks

            Note: This is compatible with all kit chemistries.

             

            SFB Expansion

            EXP-SFB001

            Additional Short Fragment Buffer (SFB).

            Note: This is compatible with all kit chemistries.

            High-quality library preparation: the foundation for your discoveries

            Native: PCR-free for direct DNA or RNA sequencing eliminating GC bias, retaining all the biological information including base modifications without extra library prep or sample manipulation, reducing costs and preparation time.

            Comprehensive: Any DNA and RNA fragment length (from 20 bp to 4 Mb+) to access whole genomes, targeted genomes, methylomes, structural variants, full-length transcripts, and more.

            Scalable: Easily scalable (automatable on various liquid handlers) to meet diverse needs, ensuring consistent and reproducible results.

            Versatile: Compatible with a wide range of sample types (DNA, RNA, and cDNA) for a variety of applications.

            Streamlined: Quick, simple and robust workflows, typically with 5 to 20 minutes of hands-on time.

            High quality: Designed for high output and minimal bias, ensuring reliable and accurate results.