NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System is by far our most powerful instrument, designed to adapt to your needs so groundbreaking discoveries are always within reach. It's flexible, scalable science on your terms.
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So many ways to sequence. Scale up and down with a tunable output of up to 6 Tb and 20B single reads in < 2 days.
Go where discoveries are made. Accelerate your science with immense sequencing breadth and depth when you need it. All on one instrument.
Do what you want. Mix and match flow cell types, and run one or two flow cells at a time. Choose between multiple read lengths, workflows, and more.
The NovaSeq 6000 system offers deep and broad coverage through advanced applications for a comprehensive view of the genome. Unlock a full spectrum of genetic variation and biological function with high-throughput sequencing.
See All ApplicationsNovaSeq performs whole-genome sequencing more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever. Its scalable output generates up to 6 Tb and 20 billion reads in dual flow cell mode with simple streamlined automated workflows. Configure the system to sequence a trio in one day or up to 48 genomes in ~2 days for the most comprehensive coverage.
A high-performing, fast, and integrated workflow for sensitive applications such as human whole-genome sequencing or tumor-normal sequencing.
A fast, integrated workflow for a wide range of applications, from human whole-genome sequencing to amplicons, plasmids, and microbial species.
New kits feature updated reagent formulations with 2x longer shelf life and improved sequencing costs to help power your most impactful studies.
*Time per sample, assuming 30x coverage/sample
The DRAGEN Germline Pipeline v3 aligns and optionally variant calls FASTQ files, outputting a BAM, VCF, or both.
The DRAGEN Somatic Pipeline aligns and variant calls Tumor-only or Tumor/Normal FASTQ files, outputting BAM(s) and a VCF.
Representing less than 2% of the genome, WES is a cost-effective alternative to WGS. The NovaSeq 6000 System offers sequencing of up to 500 exomes in a single run using a dual S4 flow cell.
*2.5 days total prep time, 6 hours hands-on time
This kit uses a fast, user-friendly workflow. On-bead tagmentation chemistry is combined with a simplified, single hybridization protocol to reduce total workflow time.
New kits feature updated reagent formulations with 2x longer shelf life and improved sequencing costs to help power your most impactful studies.
*Time per sample, assuming 100x coverage/sample
This app aligns and optionally variant calls FASTQ, BAM or CRAM files, outputting a BAM, VCF, or both.
Detect coding and multiple forms of noncoding RNA in normal or low-quality samples. With the NovaSeq 6000 System, you can sequence up to 400 transcriptomes in a single run using a dual S4 flow cell.
Rapid library preparation from a broad range of sample types for studying the coding and non-coding transcriptome with unparalleled study flexibility.
New kits feature updated reagent formulations with 2x longer shelf life and improved sequencing costs to help power your most impactful studies.
*Time per sample, assuming 200x coverage/sample
Performs alignment, quantification, and fusion detection.
Manage Workflow
Manage your workflow seamlessly with BaseSpace Clarity LIMS or your existing LIMS system.
Prepare Libraries
Prepare libraries with a broad range of high-performance library preparation kits.
Sequence
Generate sequences with ready-to-use reagents featuring proven Illumina sequencing by synthesis chemistry.
Analyze Data
Leverage the Illumina DRAGEN Bio-IT Platform or BaseSpace Sequence Hub for accurate, rapid secondary analysis.
Interpret Results
Interpret results, get insights, and drive discovery with BaseSpace Variant Interpreter, and TruSight Software Suite.
| NovaSeq 6000 System | NovaSeq X Series | |
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| Run Time: | ~13 hr - ~44 hr | ~13 hr - ~48 hr |
| Maximum Output: | 6 Tb | 16 Tb (for NovaSeq X Plus system) |
| Maximum Reads per Run: | 20 billion single-end reads; 40 billion paired-end reads | 52 billion single-end reads; 104 billion paired-end reads (for NovaSeq X Plus system) |
| Maximum Read Length: | 2 x 250 bp | 2 x 150 bp |
| Key Applications: | Whole-genome sequencing Whole-exome sequencing Whole-transcriptome sequencing |
Whole-genome sequencing Whole-exome sequencing Whole-transcriptome sequencing |
| DRAGEN Data Analysis Offerings: | (on-premise or cloud) DRAGEN Germline DRAGEN Enrichment DRAGEN Somatic DRAGEN RNA |
(onboard) DRAGEN Germline DRAGEN Enrichment DRAGEN RNA |
| Featured Products: | NovaSeq 6000 Reagent Kits NovaSeq XP Workflow Illumina RNA Prep with Enrichment Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep |
Novaseq X Series Reagent Kits Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep Illumina DNA Prep with Enrichment Illumina Stranded Total RNA Prep |
Probe deeper into a single sample for insights or process more samples to improve statistical signficance.
Perform transformative science with access to multiple emerging high-throughput omics applications.
New kits feature updated reagent formulations with 2x longer shelf life and improved sequencing costs to help power your most impactful studies.
The NovaSeq 6000 Xp workflow enables labs to load libraries directly into each lane of a NovaSeq 6000 system flow cell, without additional instrumentation.
Achieve rapid, targeted interrogation of an expansive number of target genes with exceptional capture efficiency and coverage uniformity.
A high-performing, fast, and integrated workflow for sensitive applications such as human whole-genome sequencing.
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