Nextera XT Index Kit v2 and Nextera Index Kit
The Nextera XT Index Kit v2 is available in Sets A–D. Each set contains 12 Index 1 (i7) and eight Index 2 (i5) adapters packaged in tubes.
The Nextera Index Kit also packages Index 1 and Index 2 adapters in tubes, and is available in the following sizes:
• | 24 indexes, 96 samples—Contains six Index 1 and four Index 2 adapters. |
• | 96 indexes, 384 samples—Contains 12 Index 1 adapters and eight Index 2 adapters. |

The following table shows strategies for pooling dual-indexed libraries for dual-indexed sequencing, which sequences Index 1 and Index 2.
Plexity |
Index 1 (i7) Adapters |
Index 2 (i5) Adapters |
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2–6 |
At least two unique i7 adapters |
At least two unique i5 adapters |
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7–12 |
One of the following combinations:
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One of the following combinations:
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> 12 |
N701–N706 and any other i7 adapter |
One of the following combinations:
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The following table shows strategies for creating 2–12-plex pools of dual-indexed libraries for single-indexed sequencing, which sequences Index 1 only.
Plexity |
Index 1 (i7) Adapters |
Index 2 (i5) Adapters |
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2 |
One of the following combinations:
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Any i5 adapters |
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3 |
One of the following combinations:
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Any i5 adapters |
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4 or 5 |
One of the following combinations:
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Any i5 adapters |
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6 |
N701, N702, N703, N704, N705, and N706 |
Any i5 adapters |
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7–12 |
N701–N706 and any other i7 adapter |
Any i5 adapters |