Nextera XT DNA Library Preparation Kit

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Prepare sequencing libraries for small genomes, PCR amplicons, plasmids, or cDNA in as little as 90 minutes, with a low DNA input requirement.

~5.5 hr from DNA extraction to normalized library. (Library prep time: ~90 minutes).

Assay time

15 min

Hands-on time

1 ng genomic DNA (compatible with most large DNA genomes)

Input quantity

See full details in the specifications table

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Overview

The Nextera XT DNA Library Preparation Kit offers a fast and easy workflow for preparing, quantifying, and normalizing libraries for sequencing small genomes, PCR amplicons, plasmids, microbial genomes, concatenated amplicons, and double-stranded cDNA from a low amount of input DNA (1 ng), making this kit amenable for use with precious samples available in limited quantity.
This product is also available as an Illumina Advantage (TG) product. Illumina Advantage large-scale sequencing products feature lot-specific shipments and testing, extended shelf life, and advanced change notifications for greater laboratory efficiency.

Key features of the Nextera XT DNA Library Preparation Kit

  • Provides rapid library preparation in as little as 90 min with only 15 min of hands-on time

  • Eliminates library quantification before sample pooling and sequencing

  • Delivers quick results in under 8 hr using Illumina sequencing systems

  • Achieves high, even coverage and accurate calls for PCR amplicons

  • Produces high-quality de novo assembly of small genomes

  • Allows scalability by processing and uniquely barcoding up to 384 samples in a single experiment


Specifications


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The Nextera XT DNA Library Preparation Kit offers a fast and easy workflow for preparing, quantifying, and normalizing libraries for sequencing small genomes, PCR amplicons, plasmids, microbial genomes, concatenated amplicons, and double-stranded cDNA from a low amount of input DNA (1 ng), making this kit amenable for use with precious samples available in limited quantity.

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Instrument Recommended number of samples Read length
NextSeq 550 System

1 sample per run (high output; based on 30× coverage of a human genome)

Up to 2 × 150 bp

NovaSeq 6000 System

2–10 samples per run  (dual flow cell; based on 30× coverage of a human genome)

Up to 2 × 125 bp (rapid run) 
Up to 2 × 150 bp (high output)


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Assay time ~5.5 hr from DNA extraction to normalized library. (Library prep time: ~90 minutes). ~3-4 hr (from DNA extraction to normalized library)
Automation capability Liquid Handling Robots Liquid Handling Robots
Description Prepare sequencing libraries for small genomes, PCR amplicons, and plasmids in 90 min, with a low DNA input requirement.

A fast, flexible library prep workflow that accommodates an assortment of sample types and DNA input amounts, allowing access to a wide range of applications, from human to microbial whole-genome sequencing and more. 

Hands-on time 15 min 1-1.5 hr
Input quantity 1 ng genomic DNA (compatible with most large DNA genomes) 1-500 ng DNA for small genomes (e.g. microbial), or 100-500 ng DNA for large genomes (e.g. human). (For blood and saliva, see the reference guide).
Mechanism of action Enzymatic fragmentation Bead-linked transposome
Method De Novo Sequencing, Amplicon Sequencing Shotgun Sequencing, Whole-Genome Sequencing, De Novo Sequencing, Amplicon Sequencing
Multiplexing Up to 384 uniquely indexed samples may be pooled and sequenced together. Up to 384 unique dual (UD) combinations and 96 combinatorial dual (CD) combinations
Nucleic acid type DNA DNA
Specialized sample types Low-Input Samples, Single Cells Blood, Not FFPE-Compatible, Saliva
Species category Drosophila, Mammalian, Mouse, Yeast, Zebrafish, Human, Rat, Plant, Virus, Nematode, Bacteria Drosophila, Mammalian, Mouse, Yeast, Zebrafish, Human, Rat, Plant, Virus, Nematode, Bacteria, Any Species
Systems MiSeq System, NextSeq 1000 System, MiniSeq System, NextSeq 550 System MiSeq System, iSeq 100 System, NextSeq 2000 System, NextSeq 1000 System, MiSeqDx in Research Mode, MiniSeq System, NextSeq 550Dx in Research Mode, NovaSeq X System, NovaSeq 6000 System, NovaSeq X Plus System, NextSeq 550 System
Target insert size 300 bp–1.5 kb ~350 bp
Variant class Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), Gene Fusions, Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH), Somatic Variants, Chromosomal Abnormalities, Germline Variants, Structural Variants, Insertions-Deletions (indels), Copy Number Variants (CNVs)

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The Nextera XT DNA Library Preparation Kit offers a fast and easy workflow for preparing, quantifying, and normalizing libraries for sequencing small genomes, PCR amplicons, plasmids, microbial genomes, concatenated amplicons, and double-stranded cDNA from a low amount of input DNA (1 ng), making this kit amenable for use with precious samples available in limited quantity.
This product is also available as an Illumina Advantage (TG) product. Illumina Advantage large-scale sequencing products feature lot-specific shipments and testing, extended shelf life, and advanced change notifications for greater laboratory efficiency.

The Nextera XT DNA Library Preparation Kit offers a fast and easy workflow for preparing, quantifying, and normalizing libraries for sequencing small genomes, PCR amplicons, plasmids, microbial genomes, concatenated amplicons, and double-stranded cDNA from a low amount of input DNA (1 ng), making this kit amenable for use with precious samples available in limited quantity.
This product is also available as an Illumina Advantage (TG) product. Illumina Advantage large-scale sequencing products feature lot-specific shipments and testing, extended shelf life, and advanced change notifications for greater laboratory efficiency.

The Nextera XT DNA Library Preparation Kit offers a fast and easy workflow for preparing, quantifying, and normalizing libraries for sequencing small genomes, PCR amplicons, plasmids, microbial genomes, concatenated amplicons, and double-stranded cDNA from a low amount of input DNA (1 ng), making this kit amenable for use with precious samples available in limited quantity.
This product is also available as an Illumina Advantage (TG) product. Illumina Advantage large-scale sequencing products feature lot-specific shipments and testing, extended shelf life, and advanced change notifications for greater laboratory efficiency.

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