Add Targets Using Search

1. Select the Search tab.
2. Select a Search Option:
All—Search for targets using all available criteria.
Gene—Search using the HUGO name for the gene of interest. When adding a gene, the assays for splice variants or isoforms, splice junctions, and cSNPs are available.
Transcript—Search using the RefSeq ID for the transcript of interest. If the RefSeq ID for your transcript of interest is unavailable, add the higher-level gene name and select an assay specific to the transcript using the Visualize column in the table below the Add Targets panel. When adding a transcript, all available assays that target the transcript are displayed, including cSNPs and assays that amplify other gene-isoforms.
Variant—Search using the rsID from dbSNP for a specific cSNP annotation. Human dbSNP 135 is used for the designs and the following criteria are considered for cSNP assays:
cSNP is common (cSNPs with >=1% MAF have been included)
No other cSNP in the probe design area
One SNP per target
cSNP should cover all transcripts to a gene
Assay ID—Search using a unique identifier for the assay.
GeneFusion—An assay designed to detect structural rearrangements of the GeneFusion form. Select Download Gene Fusion Assay List to download a list of possible targets.
3. [Optional] Select Select Best Assay to have DesignStudio automatically choose the best assay available for the target.

If this option is not selected, assays must be added manually through the Add Assays tab. See Manage and Export Targets.

4. [Optional] Enter a label in the Labels field.

Add multiple labels by separating them with a comma. You can use labels to filter and select targets.

5. Select Add Target.

The target is added to the table below the Add Targets panel.