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Platforms

Illumina NovaSeq 6000

MR DNA’s primary high-throughput short-read platform for large-scale sequencing—optimized for WGS, RNA-seq, metagenomics, and high-multiplex cohort studies.

Best for
High-throughput projects
Common read mode
2×150 bp
Output
Cohorts to very large studies

Whole genome sequencing

High-throughput WGS for microbes and complex genomes (project dependent), cohort studies, and discovery programs.

Genome sequencing →

Shotgun metagenomics

Species- and function-level community profiling at scale.

Metagenomics →

Exome sequencing

Cost-effective coding-region capture for cohort studies and variant discovery.

Exome sequencing →

Targeted panels

Multiplex panels and enrichment workflows (Illumina AmpliSeq and custom targeted designs).

Targeted sequencing →

Bioinformatics

QC through publication-ready reporting and custom workflows.

Bioinformatics →

Why NovaSeq 6000

  • High throughput and efficient cost per base at scale
  • Well-established short-read accuracy for most applications
  • Ideal for high-multiplex cohort studies
  • Flexible project sizing with batching support

What to include in a request

  • Sample type and count
  • Goal (WGS / RNA-seq / metagenomics / targeted)
  • Target depth (reads per sample / coverage)
  • Deliverables (FASTQ only vs analysis/report)
  • Timeline
Additional platform notes

Sequencing Platforms

Ultra‑high throughput sequencing for large‑scale genomic studies.

Run your project on NovaSeq

Tell us your sample count and required depth—we’ll recommend the most efficient run plan.