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Fast-track your workflows with library prep in minutes

Whether you are studying the human genome, investigating the microbiome, or exploring the diversity of life on earth, Oxford Nanopore library prep solutions offer a flexible, cost-effective, and streamlined way to generate high-quality sequencing data.

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Oxford Nanopore library preparation solutions are tailored to specific research needs, from whole-genome to targeted sequencing and beyond. They are compatible with all Oxford Nanopore sequencing devices, giving you the flexibility to select the most suitable solution for your experiment. Find out more about our library preparation options and how they can help you accelerate your research.

DNA and RNA library preparation

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DNA Library

  • From 20 bases to 4 Mb+

  • Prep in just 10 minutes

  • Base modifications preserved*

*when sequencing native DNA

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RNA Library

  • From 20 bases to 4 Mb+

  • Prep in just 10 minutes

  • Base modifications preserved*

*when sequencing native RNA

High-quality library preparation: the foundation for your discoveries

Native: PCR-free for direct DNA or RNA sequencing retaining all the biological information including base modifications

Comprehensive: Any DNA and RNA fragment length (from 20 bp to 4 Mb+)

Scalable: Easily scalable (automatable on various liquid handlers) to meet diverse needs

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

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

Automation options for increased throughput

Automation of library prep improves the overall consistency of results, supporting robust and standardised workflows, which enables increased sample throughput for medium- and large-scale projects, such as large cohort studies. Our streamlined library prep kits are easy to automate, and protocols are available for a range of liquid handlers.

  • Increase your sample throughput
  • Optimise for reproducibility
  • Deliver robust and standardised workflows

Streamlined and automated nanopore sequencing

Leveraging the advantages of our technology, centred around the flow cell and the compact size of our sequencers, you can automate your sequencing workflows. ElysION is capable of sample extraction, library prep, sequencing, and even data analysis — all within a single device.

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ElysION

Sample-to-answer sequencing solution:
Extract, prepare, sequence, analyse

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