Illumina MiSeq – Benchtop NGS Sequencing System

The Illumina MiSeq is a compact benchtop next-generation sequencing (NGS) system based on Sequencing by Synthesis (SBS) technology. It is designed for high-quality sequencing of DNA and applications involving nucleic acid sequencing.

Main features

• Manufacturer: Illumina
• Model: MiSeq System
• Type: Benchtop NGS sequencer
• Technology: Sequencing by Synthesis (SBS)
• Supports single-end and paired-end sequencing
• Maximum read length of up to 2 × 300 bp
• Maximum output of up to 15 Gb per run using the MiSeq Reagent Kit v3, 600-cycle
• Up to 25 million single-end reads or up to 50 million paired-end reads, depending on the reagent kit and run conditions
• Integrated workflow including cluster generation, sequencing, base calling and data processing
• Single flow cell per sequencing run
• Different reagent kits allow sequencing output and read length to be adapted to the application
• Suitable for applications including:
• targeted gene sequencing,
• amplicon sequencing,
• 16S metagenomic analysis,
• microbial genome sequencing,
• small genome sequencing,
• genetic variant analysis,
• other research and laboratory applications.

Technical specifications

• Maximum read length: 2 × 300 bp
• Output: approximately 540 Mb to 15 Gb, depending on the reagent kit
• Maximum reads: up to 25 M single-end reads / 50 M paired-end reads
• Run time: approximately 4–56 hours depending on the run configuration
• Dimensions (W × D × H): approximately 68.6 × 56.5 × 52.3 cm

Instrument condition

• Purchase date: 23 June 2021
• In operation until: 03/2026
• Operating history: trouble-free operation according to the available information
• Current condition: fully functional
• Suitable for further laboratory use, research, sequencing and NGS applications.