# NextSeq 500/550 Run Quality and Best Practices Support Webinar Video

This support webinar video discusses the NextSeq 500/550 sequencing platform, reviewing problem phenotypes, and the underlying causes. It covers the following topics: basic mechanics of the NextSeq 500/550 system, 2-color chemistry, expected data output from NextSeq 500/550 runs, changes with the upgrade to NextSeq Control Software v4.0, assessment of runs in progress using Sequencing Analysis Viewer (SAV), and tips and best practices.

Link:

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Video length: 47:17 min

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