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User Guide – Ion AmpliSeq Library Preparation is available in Ion AmpliSeq Library Kit 2.0 User Guide and Ion AmpliSeq Library Plus Kit User Guide.
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Below is a table that can help determine probable cause and recommended action for performance observation.
Bias in amplicon representation | ||
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Observation | Possible cause | Recommended action |
Loss of short amplicons | Poor purification | Vortex AMPure® XP Reagent thoroughly before use, and be sure to dispense the full volume |
In unamplified library purification (“Purify the unamplified library” on page 17), increase AMPure® XP Reagent volume from 1.5X to 1.7X | ||
In amplified library purification (“Purify the amplified library” on page 20), increase AMPure® XP Reagent volume in second round from 1.2X to 1.4X | ||
Denaturation of digested amplicon | Use the 60°C/20 minute temperature incubation during the primer digestion step (“Partially digest primer sequences” on page 15) | |
Loss of long amplicons | Inappropriate primer design | Use an FFPE assay design for degraded or low quality samples |
Inefficient PCR | Use the 8-minute anneal and extend step for target amplification (“Amplify targets” on page 14) | |
Too few nucleotide flows | Use an appropriate number of flows on the Ion PGM Sequencer | |
Loss of AT-rich amplicons | Denaturation of digested amplicon | Use the 60°C/20 minute temperature incubation during the primer digestion step |
Unknown | Amplicons with >80% AT often exhibit low representation | |
Loss of GC-rich amplicons | Inadequate denaturation | Use a calibrated thermal cycler |
Inefficient library amplification | Do not amplify the library (not required for qPCR quantification) | |
Unknown | Amplicons with >80% GC often exhibit low representation |