Illumina DNA Prep Training

  • Overview


  • Illumina DNA Prep

    Course duration: 20 minutes | Illumina DNA prep is a fast, integrated workflow for preparing libraries for use in a wide range of sequencing applications. Topics in this course include the components of the kit, how the protocol works, what is needed to complete the protocol, and various steps in the library preparation workflow.


  • Additional Training

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  • Preventing Contamination

    Many next-generation sequencing applications use the Polymerase Chain Reaction, or PCR, for DNA amplification. This video presents best practices to minimize the potential for PCR contamination in your experiment.

    10 min


  • How Do I Optimize Amplicon Sequencing Data? Part 1

    What are the impacts of sequencing amplicon and low diversity libraries on Illumina instruments? An Illumina Field Applications Scientist discusses considerations for designing and performing amplicon sequencing.

    6 min


  • How Do I Optimize Amplicon Sequencing Data? Part 2

    An Illumina Field Applications Scientist discusses best practices for sequencing amplicons on Illumina instruments with high-quality results. We use Sequencing Analysis Viewer (SAV) to compare key metrics of amplicon sequencing runs to a standard PhiX run.

    7 min


  • Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep, Tagmentation: Introduction

    Recorded Webinar (February 2022) | Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep, Tagmentation library preparation kit is a new automation compatible whole-genome sequencing library prep kit. In this webinar, we will cover the following topics: library preparation workflow, sequencing considerations, and tips and success for next-generation sequencing.


  • Illumina DNA Prep (formerly Nextera DNA Flex): Introduction

    Recorded Webinar (January 2022) | IIllumina Technical Support invites you to join us for an introductory presentation on the new Illumina DNA Prep kit, formerly known as Nextera DNA Flex. This webinar is geared towards new and intermediate users with a basic knowledge of next generation sequencing. This session covers sample to library workflow, and tips for a successful library prep.


  • Library QC and Troubleshooting with the BioAnalyzer and Fragment Analyzer

    Recorded Webinar (October 2021) | Does my library look good to sequence? What’s that peak? This webinar will address how to use the Agilent BioAnalyzer to check library quality prior to sequencing, and troubleshoot sample preparation. This webinar is geared toward new and intermediate users, and will cover how to identify features of an ideal library trace, recognize potential issues, and prevent potential issues.