Genexus™ Barcodes 1-48 AS Kit - FAQs

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Can I use the Genexus Templating Strips 3-GX7 and 4 Kit (Cat. No. A46817) with the GX5 Chip?

No, the Genexus Templating Strips 3-GX7 and 4 Kit (Cat. No. A46817) should be used with the GX7 Chip. Each kit allows for the automated template preparation and chip loading of two GX7 chips using the Genexus Integrated Sequencer.

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What are the storage conditions for the Genexus Templating Strips 3-GX7 and 4 Kit (Cat. No. A46817)?

The Genexus Strip 3-GX7 should be stored at 2-8 degrees C and Genexus Strip 4 should be stored at -30 to -10 degrees C.

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What does the Genexus Templating Strips 3-GX7 and 4 Kit (Cat. No. A46817) consist of?

The Genexus Templating Strips 3-GX7 and 4 Kit (Cat. No. A46817) consists of 8 pairs of 3-GX7 and 4 strips, allowing for up to 2 sequencing runs per kit.

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What Genexus Software version is compatible with the GX7 Chip?

The GX7 Chip is compatible with the Genexus Software version 6.8.0 and later.

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Can the Genexus Coupler be reused?

The Genexus Coupler should not be reused. The chip and coupler should be changed together.

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How long can the GX7 Chip and Genexus Coupler (Cat. No. A46731) remain on the Genexus Integrated Sequencer?

The GX7 Chip and Genexus Coupler (Cat. No. A46731) can remain installed on the instrument until all lanes are used up, or within two weeks of the initial run, whichever comes first.

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What are the storage conditions for the GX7 Chip and Genexus Coupler (Cat. No. A46731)?

We recommend storing GX7 Chip and Genexus Coupler (Cat. No. A46731) at room temperature.

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What does the GX7 Chip and Genexus Coupler (Cat. No. A46731) consist of?

The GX7 Chip and Genexus Coupler (Cat. No. A46731) consists of two GX7 chips and two Genexus couplers, sufficient for up to 8 sequencing runs or two initializations of the Genexus Integrated Sequencer.

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What is the difference between GX5 and GX7 chips?

The GX7 chip provides higher throughput compared to the GX5 chip. The GX5 chip runs 12-15 million reads per lane whereas the GX7 chip runs 20-25 million reads per lane.

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How many reads can the GX7 Chip generate?

The GX7 Chip generates 20-25 million sequencing reads per lane for the 200 bp library, or 80-100 million reads per chip.

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What Genexus software is needed to run GX7 chips?

You need Genexus Software v6.8 or later in order to run GX7 chips.

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Besides the cost per sample saving offered by the Genexus 48 barcode plate worfklow, what are the other benefits of Genexus 6.8 Software for custom Ion AmpliSeq assays?

Genexus 6.8 Software enables faster and easier implementation of human custom assays. The software has new default assay parameters pre-optimized for sensitivity/specificity and it offers a shorter time to adoption of some custom assays in the lab.

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With the advent of Genexus 48 barcode plates, are Genexus 32 barcode plates going away?

No, Genexus 32 barcode plates will still be available.

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I have a lot of Genexus Library Strips 1 and 2-AS kit supplies. Are they compatible with Genexus 48 barcode plates?

Yes, the Genexus 48 barcode plate workflow uses the same Genexus Strip 1 and Strip 2 consumables as the Genexus 32 barcode plate workflow.

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Can I use 6 reactions per strip with Genexus 48 barcode plates?

Yes, Genexus 48 barcode plates are compatible with the 6 reaction per strip workflow using Genexus 6.8 Software.

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Do I have to upgrade to Genexus 6.8 Software to use Genexus 48 barcode plates?

Yes, you will need Genexus 6.8 Software to use the Genexus 48 barcode plate workflow.

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Can I use Genexus 48 barcode plates for Oncomine assays with new Assay Definition Files (ADF) in Genexus 6.8 Software?

No, Oncomine assays are not supported for Genexus 48 barcode plates.

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