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Metabarcoding

High-throughput marker gene sequencing for species identification and biodiversity assessment across any sample type

16S rRNA Metabarcoding

The gold standard for bacterial and archaeal community profiling. The 16S ribosomal RNA gene contains conserved regions for primer binding and hypervariable regions for species discrimination, enabling comprehensive microbiome analysis across diverse sample types.

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Sample Requirements

Small sample, big sequence.

Raw

Soil: minimum 1 × 15 mL conical tube; Gut: fresh or preserved sample ≥ 0.5 g

DNA

Extracted DNA ≥ 30 ng/µL (Qubit) in ≥ 30 µL, 260/280 ≥ 1.8

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Output Data & Files

Comprehensive deliverables for your research.

Quality check summary
Raw basecalled .fastq/.bam files (± 5 Gb)
Taxonomic classification (Lineages, Barplot, Sunburst, Krona)
Alpha diversity indices and rarefaction curve
Abundance table (OTU/ASV)

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18S rRNA Metabarcoding

Targets the 18S ribosomal RNA gene for profiling eukaryotic microbial communities including protists, algae, and other unicellular eukaryotes. Essential for environmental monitoring, aquatic ecology, and understanding complex microbial food webs.

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Sample Requirements

Small sample, big sequence.

Raw

Water: minimum 500 mL filtered; Soil: minimum 1 × 15 mL conical tube

DNA

Extracted DNA ≥ 30 ng/µL (Qubit) in ≥ 30 µL, 260/280 ≥ 1.8

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Output Data & Files

Comprehensive deliverables for your research.

Quality check summary
Raw basecalled .fastq/.bam files (± 5 Gb)
Taxonomic classification (Lineages, Barplot, Sunburst, Krona)
Alpha diversity indices and rarefaction curve
Abundance table (OTU/ASV)

Not sure if your sample qualifies?
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ITS Metabarcoding

Targets the Internal Transcribed Spacer region for fungal community characterization. The ITS marker provides species-level resolution for fungal identification, making it invaluable for mycology research, plant pathology, soil health assessment, and food safety applications.

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Sample Requirements

Small sample, big sequence.

Raw

Soil/root: minimum 5 g; Spore/trap: collected on tape or filter

DNA

Extracted DNA ≥ 30 ng/µL (Qubit) in ≥ 30 µL, 260/280 ≥ 1.8

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Output Data & Files

Comprehensive deliverables for your research.

Quality check summary
Raw basecalled .fastq/.bam files (± 5 Gb)
Taxonomic classification (Lineages, Barplot, Sunburst, Krona)
Alpha diversity indices and rarefaction curve
Abundance table (OTU/ASV)

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COI Metabarcoding

The Cytochrome c Oxidase I gene is the universal DNA barcode for animal species identification. COI metabarcoding enables biodiversity assessment, environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, diet analysis, and biosecurity screening with high species-level discrimination across the animal kingdom.

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Sample Requirements

Small sample, big sequence.

eDNA Water

Minimum 2 L filtered through 0.45 μm, kept at -20°C

Tissue

Fresh, ethanol-preserved, or dried tissue ≥ 20 mg

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Output Data & Files

Comprehensive deliverables for your research.

Quality check summary
Raw basecalled .fastq/.bam files (± 5 Gb)
Taxonomic classification (Lineages, Barplot, Sunburst, Krona)
Alpha diversity indices and rarefaction curve
Abundance table (OTU/ASV)

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Custom Metabarcoding

Design your own targeted metabarcoding assay with custom marker genes. Whether you need MiFish for aquatic vertebrate surveys, trnL for plant detection, or any other specialized marker, we support primer design and validation for your specific research objectives.

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Sample Requirements

Small sample, big sequence.

Sample

Varies by marker and sample type — consult with our team

Primers

Validated primers provided or designed in collaboration with IGF

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Output Data & Files

Comprehensive deliverables for your research.

Quality check summary
Raw basecalled .fastq/.bam files (± 5 Gb)
Taxonomic classification (Lineages, Barplot, Sunburst, Krona)
Alpha diversity indices and rarefaction curve
Abundance table (OTU/ASV)
Custom analysis report per project scope

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Get in touch with our team to discuss your metabarcoding project and get a customized quote.