Loop Genomics has introduced a long-read sample prep polymerase chain reaction (PCR) kit for use with sequencers made by Illumina across various applications, including noninvasive prenatal testing and immune system evaluation.
LoopSeq 16S & 18S kit. Image courtesy of Loop Genomics.The amplicon sequencing kit can be used with PCR fragments up to 3 kb, according to the company.
San Jose, CA-based Loop also has a service center that can handle PCR fragments up to 6 kb.
In another announcement this month, the company introduced a long-read 16S microbiome sequencing service for large study cohorts; the charge is $20 to $38 per sample, with cost depending on the volume.
