For many applications, Whole Exome Sequencing is gaining popularity as a viable and cost-effective alternative for Whole Genome Sequencing. BGI has performed professional sequencing services for many years at multiple locations globally, to support biomedical research and to benefit small and large-scale clinical trials and other projects in pharmaceutical drug development.
Besides raw sequencing data output, BGI offers standard and custom bioinformatics services to suit your specific research needs.
Unique DNBSEQ™ NGS Platform
BGI Whole Exome Sequencing services are executed with the Illumina sequencing system, or exclusively with our DNBSEQ™ NGS platform , for great sequencing data at the lowest cost in the industry.
DNBSEQ™ is a high-throughput sequencing platform developed by a subsidiary of BGI, Complete Genomics, in Silicon Valley. This system is powered by combinatorial Probe-Anchor Synthesis (cPAS), linear isothermal Rolling-Circle Replication and DNA Nanoballs (DNBTM) technology, followed by high-resolution digital imaging.
Ask your BGI representative about our current introductory pricing for Whole Exome Sequencing with the BGI’s own DNBSEQ™ sequencing system.
Applications
Germline variant detection
Somatic variant detection
Associating DNA variants with a phenotype, such as a disease
Copy number variation
Discovering biomarkers and therapeutic targets
Project Workflow
We care for your samples from the start through to the result reporting. Highly experienced laboratory professionals follow strict quality procedures to ensure the integrity of your results.
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Sequencing Service Specification
BGI Whole Exome Sequencing services are executed on Illumina platforms or the DNBSEQ™ sequencing system with the benefit of lower cost and turnaround time.
Sample Preparation and Services
100bp and 150bp paired-end sequencing options available
Agilent SureSelect, IDT, or any customized kit for library construction and enrichment
Raw data and bioinformatics analysis are available in standard file formats
Advanced and custom bioinformatics data analysis available
Cloud-based data storage and delivery system
Sequencing Quality Standard
Guarenteed ≥ 80% of bases with quality score of ≥Q30
Standard sequencing coverage ≥100X; ≥200X is recommended for cancer samples
Turn Around Time
Typical 18 working days from sample QC acceptance to data availability.
Expedited services are available, contact your local BGI specialist for details
Sample Requirements
We can process your gDNA, Blood, Cell line, Fresh frozen tissue, FFPE samples and single cell applications from human and rodents, with the following general requirements:
DNA concentration
Minimum sample volume
Regular Samples
Intact genomic DNA ≥ 1µg, Concentration ≥ 12.5 ng/ µl
15 μl
Low Input Samples
Genomic DNA ≥ 100 ng, Concentration ≥ 2.5 ng/ µl
15 μl
FFPE Samples
Genomic DNA ≥ 100 ng, Concentration ≥ 2.5 ng/ µl, with main band no shorter than 250bp
15 μl
Data Analysis
In addition to raw data output, BGI offers a range of standard and customized bioinformatics pipelines for your whole genome sequencing project. Reports and output data files are delivered in industry standard file formats: BAM,.xls, and .png
Standard Analysis
Filtering
Alignment
SNP calling and annotation
SNP validation and comparison
SNP functionality and conservation prediction
SNP statistics per functional element
InDel calling and annotation
InDel validation and comparison
InDel statistics per functional element
Available advanced analysis
Cancer Somatic Mutation analysis
Mendelian disease analysis
De novo mutation analysis for family samples
Customized analysis
Further customization of Bioinformatics analysis to suit your unique project is available: Please contact your BGI technical representative
Exome Resources
We care for your samples from the start through to the result reporting. Highly experienced laboratory professionals follow strict quality procedures to ensure the integrity of your results.