PhiX loading concentrations for validation runs on Illumina sequencing platforms

A PhiX validation run confirms proper hardware and software performance of the instrument. The Illumina PhiX control library is a well-balanced genome with relatively equal representation of A, T, G, and C nucleotides. PhiX lacks an index and is not an appropriate tool for assessing Index Read performance.

It is important that a PhiX control run fall within optimal cluster densities for each platform, as listed in the following table.

Platform

Optimal Loading Concentration

Optimal Raw Cluster Density

iSeq 100

100 pM

N/A**

MiniSeq

1.4 pM

170-220K clusters/mm2

MiSeq v2 reagents

12.5 pM

1000-1200K clusters/mm2

MiSeq v3 reagents

20 pM

1200-1400K clusters/mm2

NextSeq 500/550 High Output reagents

1.5 pM

170-220K clusters/mm2

NextSeq 500/550 Mid Output reagents

1.5 pM

170-220K clusters/mm2

NextSeq 1000/2000

650 pM

N/A**

HiSeq 2000/2500 High Output v3

12 pM

750-850K clusters/mm2

HiSeq 2000/2500 High Output v4

18 pM

950-1050K clusters/mm2

HiSeq 2500 Rapid Run v2

12 pM

850-1000K clusters/mm2

HiSeq 3000/4000

2-3nM*

N/A**

NovaSeq - Standard Workflow

250 pM***

N/A**

NovaSeq - XP Workflow

100 pM***

N/A**

*Nondenatured pre-ExAmp concentration **Patterned flow cells consist of a nanowell with ordered wells, no variation in reported cluster density from run to run ***Final loading concentration

Run length and parameters vary depending on troubleshooting needs, however, Read 1 and 2 must have at least 26 cycles to generate quality scores.

For further information about preparing PhiX for sequencing, see the following documents.

For any feedback or questions regarding this article (Illumina Knowledge Article #1536), contact Illumina Technical Support techsupport@illumina.com.

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