- Straightforward workflow: two PCR steps with minimal cleanups; no custom sequencing primers required.
- Cleanup beads included: NEXTFLEX NGS Cleanup Beads are supplied with the kit, allowing PCR cleanups without purchasing separate beads. This reduces consumables cost and simplifies purchasing.
- Accurate taxonomic assignment: overlapping paired-end 2×300 reads across the V4 region on Illumina MiSeq and Element Aviti sequencers support robust error correction and ASV recovery.
- Flexible Input: validated conditions for 1–50 ng genomic DNA help maintain consistency across samples.
- Multiplexing Options: from 12 to 384 PCRII Barcodes are available to support projects of all sizes.
- Analysis: product variants with “S” in their SKU include Cosmos-Hub 16S analysis (DADA2 with SILVA) to generate quality-controlled ASV tables and interactive reports.
- Automation: protocols are available for Sciclone™ NGS, NGSx, and Sciclone G3 NGSx iQ™ Workstations to automate 16S sequencing.
Use this kit when you want a dependable 16S V4 library prep that fits standard 2×300 sequencing on Illumina MiSeq or Element Aviti sequencers and hands off cleanly to downstream taxonomic analysis, including the Cosmos-Hub.