Sequencing Overview
NovaSeq X Plus + X-LEAP SBS Chemistry
The NovaSeq X Plus is the latest advancement in Illumina's line of NGS sequencing instrumentation which combines the X-LEAP 2 - dye SBS chemistry with the high throughput patterned flow cell technology which drastically reduces run times, simplifies workflow and reduces hands-on time. The NovaSeq allows the Genome Sequencing Facility (GSF) to provide increased throughput and flexibility by operating with multiple flow cell configurations. The NovaSeq X Plus flow cells allow independent lane addressment for more flexible sequence run management. Sequencing runs on the NovaSeq X Plus will be available using the following flow cell configurations: 1.5B, 10B, 25B yielding an output range of ~0.165 Tb - ~16 Tb of sequence data per run on the dual flow cell capable sequencer. The following is a comparison of expected output and data quality for the NovaSeq 6000 flow cell options.
| Flow Cell Type | 1.5B | 10B | 25B |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE Reads Passing Filter per FC in Billions |
Single-end 1.6B Paired-end 3.2B |
Single-end 10B Paired-end 20B |
Single-end 26B Paired-end 52B |
| Data Output | |||
| 2 x 50 bp | ~165 Gb | ~1 Tb | ~2.6 Tb |
| 2 x 100 bp | ~330 Gb | ~2 Tb | ~5.3 Tb |
| 2 x 150 bp | ~500 Gb | ~3 Tb | ~8 Tb |
| Performance (Q30) | |||
| 2 x 50 bp | ≥ 90% of bases higher than Q30 | ||
| 2 x 100 bp | ≥ 85% of bases higher than Q30 | ||
| 2 x 150 bp | ≥ 85% of bases higher than Q30 | ||
| Run Time | |||
| 2 x 50 bp | ~17 hr | ~18 hr | ~25 hr |
| 2 x 100 bp | ~20 hr | ~22 hr | ~ 38 hr. |
| 2 x 150 bp | ~23 hr | ~25 hr | ~48 hr. |
What is Index Hopping?
Index hopping (index switching / index drift) has impacted NGS technology since the introduction of sample multiplexing. It can lead to sample misassignment of libraries from the expected index to a different index in a multiplexed pool. Slightly elevated hopping can be experienced on instruments using patterned flow cells like the NovaSeq which employ exclusion amplification chemistry (EXamp). Index hopping on a patterned flow cell system can range from 0.1 - 2% depending on the type, quality and preparation of the library. Libraries containing higher levels of unincorporated adaptors increase the risk of higher levels of index hopping. The following Best Practices will be implemented by the Genomics Core to minimize index hopping. Investigators preparing their own libraries must follow the Best Practices.
Best Practices
- Generate libraries using unique dual indexing (UDI). Both the i5 and i7 indexes must be unique within the individual library. The i5 and i7 indexes must also be unique from indexes used in other libraries.
- Remove free adaptors from library preps: Add 2nd post PCR amplification bead clean-up step or spin column clean-up.
- Store libraries individually at -20°C.
- Pool libraries prior to sequencing.
For additional information please visit the following web links:
- Minimize index hopping in indexed runs
- Effects of Index Misassignment on Multiplexing and Downstream Analysis
- YouTube Video: Index Hopping Effects and Mitigation Strategies
Library Preparation
Sequencing library construction is available through the GSF using the Illumina sample preparation kits and Tecan sample preparation kit. The following library services are offered:
- Tecan Universal Plus mRNA-seq - Generate mRNA libraries directly from total RNA that provide strand of origin for sequenced mRNA Transcripts. Oligo dT capture based method. UDI adapting with primer-dimer free technology.
- Illumina Stranded Total RNA – Generate mRNA and non-coding RNA libraries from total RNA that provide strand of origin for sequenced transcripts. Ribosomal reduction based method. UDI adapting
- Illumina DNA Prep, (M) Tagmentation – Uses bead-linked transposomes to simultaneously fragment DNA and add adapter sequences to generate whole genome sequencing WGS libraries in a streamlined workflow. UDI adapting.
- Qiagen QIAseq miRNA - miRNA libraries directly from total RNA. UDI adapters
- Illumina DNA Prep - Generate Libraries from Genomic DNA of limited quantity. UDI adapting.
- Tecan Ovation Ultralow System V2 - Ideal for ChIP-Seq or CUT & RUN to selectively sequence DNA sequences bound by target proteins. UDI adapting.
- Illumina DNA Prep for Exome Enrichment - Ideal for scalable exome sequencing studies. UDI adapting.
- Illumina 5-Base DNA Prep – 5-Base is used to generate single base resolution for the 4 standard bases (A,G,C,T) from whole genome sequencing (WGS) plus the fifth base, 5-methylcytosine (5mC), to obtain DNA methylation information across a genomic DNA sample from a single library preparation. This enables combined genetic variant calling and methylation profiling from one library and sequencing workflow. UDI adapting.
For other library constructs please inquire.