Illumina Preset Protocol - AmpliSeq for Illumina Comprehensive Cancer Panel

The AmpliSeq for Illumina Comprehensive Cancer Panel includes the following functionality:
• | Preconfigured AmpliSeq for Illumina Comprehensive Cancer Panel protocol that supports the preparation of up to 96 uniquely indexed libraries of genomic DNA using the AmpliSeq for Illumina workflow. |
• | Automated calculation of sample and buffer volumes. |
• | Automated calculation or display of reagents at every step in the protocol. |
• | Automatic step transition when required. |
• | Automatic placement of samples when necessary. |
• | Automated assignment of QC Pass/Fail, based on user-selected threshold values.A routing script that allows sequencing of libraries using any Illumina sequencing instrument. |
Protocol 1: Library Prep (AmpliSeq for Illumina Comprehensive Cancer Panel)

Master Step 1: Dilute DNA (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: Standard
Input = DNA with concentration
Output = Diluted DNA (2-200 ng)
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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AmpliSeq Library PLUS for Illumina |
Illumina |
24 - 20019101; 96 - 200191102; 384 - 200191103 |
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Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
Tube |
Configured on step |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Desired Concentration (ng/µl) |
Numeric |
Range = 20–50 |
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Multiline Text Fields |
Directions |
Multiline Text |
Preset Read Only
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Concentration |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Conc. Units |
Text |
Global field - derived sample |
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Input Amount (ng) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Low TE (µl) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Sample Volume (µl) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Total Volume (µl) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Copy Concentration and Set Sample Volume |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Calculate Input Amount |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Manual Button |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
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Assign Next Step |
Manual |
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Must move forward |
Optional
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Master Step 2: Qubit (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: Standard QC
Input = Diluted DNA ()
Output = Measurement
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
Tube |
Configured on step |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Criteria 1 - Source Data Field |
Text |
Preset
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Criteria 1 - Operator |
Text |
Preset
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Criteria 1 - Threshold Value |
Numeric |
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Criteria 2 - Source Data Field |
Text |
Preset
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Criteria 2 - Operator |
Text |
Preset
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Criteria 2 - Threshold Value |
Numeric |
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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QC Log File |
Auto |
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QC Result File |
Manual |
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Upload File |
Manual |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Concentration |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Conc. Units |
Text |
Global field - derived sample |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Assign QC Flags |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Manual Button |
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Command line
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Set Next Step and Copy Concentration |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Must move forward |
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Master Step 3: Dilute DNA (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: Standard
Input = DNA with concentration (4–400 ng)
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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AmpliSeq Library PLUS for Illumina |
Illumina |
24 - 20019101; 96 - 200191102; 384 - 200191103 |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
1.5 mL Tube |
Configured on step |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Desired Concentration (ng/µl) |
Numeric |
Range = 20–50 |
Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Sample Table |
Table Columns |
Concentration |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
Conc. Units |
Text |
Global field - derived sample |
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Input Amount (ng) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Low TE (µl) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Sample Volume (µl) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Total Volume (µl) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Copy Concentration and Set Sample Volume |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Calculate Input Amount |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Manual Button |
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Command line
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic
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Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
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Must move forward |
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Master Step 4: Amplify Targets Replicates (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
(This is the Drop-down text)
Step Type: Standard
Input = Diluted DNA (4–400 ng)
4x replicates
Amplified DNA
Derived Sample Generation: Fixed = ["]4["]
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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AmpliSeq Library PLUS for Illumina |
Illumina |
24 - 20019101; 96 - 200191102; 384 - 200191103 |
AmpliSeq Comprehensive Cancer Panel for Illumina |
Illumina |
20019160 |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
96 well plate |
Configured on step |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
20x AmpliSeq Sample ID Panel For Illumina |
Toggle Switch |
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20x AmpliSeq Sample ID Panel For Illumina |
Text |
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Thermal Cycler Program |
Text |
Preset
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PCR Cycles |
Numeric |
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Group of PresetsCCP |
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Thermal Cycler Program = AMP_CCP |
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Instructions |
Multiline Text |
Preset
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
5X AmpliSeq HiFi Mix (µl) |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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DNA Volume (µl) |
Numeric |
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Concentration |
Numeric |
Global field - derived sample |
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Conc. Units |
Text |
Global field - derived sample |
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Nuclease-free water (µl) |
Numeric |
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Prep Input Volume (µl) |
Numeric |
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Prep Input Amount (ng) |
Numeric |
Required
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Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Copy Concentration, Total Volume and Input Amount - CCP |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Calculate Prep Input |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Manual Button |
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Command line
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |
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Master Step 5: Partially Digested Amplicons with Pooling (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: Pooling
Input = Amplified DNA
Output = Pooled Partially Digested Amplicons
Pooling Settings = Label Uniqueness = Off
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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AmpliSeq Library PLUS for Illumina |
Illumina |
24 - 20019101; 96 - 200191102; 384 - 200191103 |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Thermal Cycler Program |
Text |
Preset
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |
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Master Step 6: Ligate Indexes (AmpliSeq for Illumina CCP)
(This is the Drop-down text)
Step Type: Standard
Input = Partially Digested Amplicons
Output = Ligated Libraries
Add Labels
Kit Name |
Supplier |
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AmpliSeq Library PLUS for Illumina |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
96 well plate |
Configured on step |
Setting |
Value |
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Label Groups |
AmpliSeq CD Indexes Set A for Illumina - AmpliSeq CD Indexes Set A for Illumina-label-sheet.xlsx |
AmpliSeq CD Indexes Set B for Illumina - AmpliSeq CD Indexes Set B for Illumina-label-sheet.xlsx |
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AmpliSeq CD Indexes Set C for Illumina - AmpliSeq CD Indexes Set C for Illumina-label-sheet.xlsx |
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AmpliSeq CD Indexes Set D for Illumina - AmpliSeq CD Indexes Set D for Illumina-label-sheet.xlsx |
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AmpliSeq UD Indexes for Illumina (24 Indexes) - AmpliSeq UD Indexes for Illumina (24 Indexes)-label-sheet.xlsx |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Thermal Cycler Program |
Text |
Preset
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
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Sample Table |
Table Columns |
AmpliSeq Workflow |
Text |
Required
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Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Route AmpliSeq Samples - CCP |
Trigger Location |
Step |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |
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Protocol 2: Standard Workflow (AmpliSeq for Illumina Comprehensive Cancer Panel)

Master Step 1: Clean Up Library (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
(This is the Drop-down text)
Step Type: No output
Input = Ligated Libraries
Output = Cleaned Up Libraries
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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Agencourt AMPure XP Beads |
Thermo |
NC9959336; NC9933872 |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
70% EtOH Prep Date |
Date |
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Must move forward |
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Master Step 2: Amplify Library (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: No Output
Input = Cleaned Up Libraries
Output = Amplified Libraries
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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Agencourt AMPure XP Beads |
Thermo |
NC9959336; NC9933872 |
AmpliSeq Library PLUS for Illumina |
Illumina |
24 - 20019101; 96 - 200191102; 384 - 200191103 |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Thermal Cycler Program |
Text |
Group of Defaults
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Total Samples |
Numeric |
Preset
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1X Lib AMP Mix (µl) |
Numeric |
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10X Library Amp Primers (µl) |
Numeric |
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Calculate Total Samples and Calculate Master Mix |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Manual |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Safe Stopping Point |
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Master Step 3: Perform Second Clean Up (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: Standard
Input = Amplified Libraries
Output = Cleaned Up Amplified Libraries
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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Agencourt AMPure XP Beads |
Thermo |
NC9959336; NC9933872 |
AmpliSeq Library PLUS for Illumina |
Illumina |
24 - 20019101; 96 - 200191102; 384 - 200191103 |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
96 well plate |
Configured on step |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
70% EtOH Prep Date |
Date |
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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End of standard protocol
Protocol 3: Equalizer Workflow (AmpliSeq for Illumina Comprehensive Cancer Panel)

Master Step 1: Clean Up Library (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: No Output
Input = Ligated Libraries
Output = Cleaned Up Libraries
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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Agencourt AMPure XP Beads |
Thermo |
NC9959336; NC9933872 |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
70% EtOH Prep Date |
Date |
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Must move forward |
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Master Step 2: Amplify Library (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: No Output
Input = Cleaned Up Libraries
Output = Amplified Libraries
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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Agencourt AMPure XP Beads |
Thermo |
NC9959336; NC9933872 |
AmpliSeq Library PLUS for Illumina |
Illumina |
24 - 20019101; 96 - 200191102; 384 - 200191103 |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Thermal Cycler Program |
Text |
Group of Defaults
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Total Samples |
Numeric |
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1X Lib AMP Mix (µl) |
Numeric |
Calculated |
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10X Library Amp Primers (µl) |
Numeric |
Calculated |
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Calculate Total Samples and Calculate Master Mix |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon entry |
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Command line
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Must move forward |
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Master Step 3: Perform Capture and Clean Up (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: Standard
Input = Amplified Libraries
Output = Cleaned Up Libraries
Place Samples = 96 well plate
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat.# |
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AmpliSeq Library Equalizer for Illumina |
Illumina |
20019171 |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
96 well plate |
Configured on step |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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Setting |
Value |
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Start Next Step |
Automatic |
Assign Next Step |
Automatic |
Must move forward |
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Master Step 4: Elute Library (AmpliSeq for Illumina)
Step Type: Standard
Input = Cleaned Up Libraries
Output = Final Library
Kit Name |
Supplier |
Cat. # |
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AmpliSeq Library Equalizer for Illumina |
Illumina |
20019171 |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Destination Containers |
96 well plate |
Configured on step |
Section |
Subsection |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Step Data |
Master Step Fields |
Thermal Cycler Program |
Text |
Preset
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Step File Placeholders |
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File Name |
Log |
Auto |
Automation Name |
Setting |
Value |
Specification |
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Set Next Step - Advance |
Trigger Location |
Record Details |
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Trigger Style |
Automatic upon exit |
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Command line
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End of Equalizer Protocol