OGT Universal NGS Complete Workflow

OGT, a Sysmex Group Company, has launched the OGT Universal NGS Complete Workflow, compatible with its haematology, inherited and rare disease NGS panels.

The library preparation workflow was developed for researchers using OGT’s SureSeq haematology and CytoSure NGS panels. By reducing the number of clean-up steps and QC requirements, library preparation can be completed in just 4.5 h, with a 40% saving of hands-on time, the company says.

By combining several steps and introducing sample pooling, the reduced workflow complexity should decrease the potential for error while also saving on plastic waste and costs. Compared to the previous SureSeq workflow, the updated version requires no additional laboratory equipment, making the process more amenable to automation and therefore ready for the future.

The workflow is complemented by OGT’s Interpret NGS Analysis software, which is provided for free with the company’s NGS panels. To supplement the improved workflow, the software has been upgraded with improvements in CNV interpretation, annotation, visualisation, and sample data import and display.