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The GSF offers a wide variety of quality control services to suit the needs of our clients. The samples must be submitted through our LIMS. The requirements for sample submission are listed in the submission forms that can be downloaded from our LIMS.

The GSF offers DNA quantification by Qubit fluorometer for accurate NGS library pooling and loading. This service is included in our service fees for any NGS library preps made by the GSF.

RNA quantation by NanoDrop: GSF routinely performs NanoDrop quantitation for samples submitted for RNA quality check by TapeStation and for NGS samples.​

Researchers can submit both RNA and Illumina libraries for quality check. Please check the Sample Submission forms for more details.

RNA with RIN ≥ 8.0 are best for NGS and other projects.
Standard RNA TapeStation
High Sensitivity RNA TapeStation

DNA 1000
High Sensitivity DNA 1000
Genomic DNA
High Sensitivity DNA 5000

Samples for Covaris must be submitted through our LIMS.
Covaris M220: GSF provides shearing of both DNA and chromatin. For Chromatin shearing we recommend an optimization before submitting experimental samples.