# Input types FAQ for Illumina DNA PCR Free libraries

**Are there any known inhibitors of the enzymes or reagents in the Illumina PCR-Free kit that should be avoided in the input material?**

* See the *DNA Input Recommendations* section of the [Reference Guide](https://support.illumina.com/downloads/illumina-dna-pcr-free-reference-guide.html) for input requirements.
* See the [Nextera XT Library Prep: Tips and Troubleshooting guide](https://support.illumina.com/content/dam/illumina-support/documents/documentation/chemistry_documentation/samplepreps_nextera/nextera-xt/nextera-xt-troubleshooting-guide.pdf) for information on other contaminants that can interfere with the enzyme in Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep, Tagmentation kit.

**Can large amplicons be used as input for targeted sequencing?**\
This has not been tested.

**Does the Illumina PCR-Free kit work on single-stranded DNA input?**\
No, double-stranded DNA input is required.

**Can RNA be used as input?**\
No, Illumina DNA PCR-Free only works with double-stranded DNA input.

**Does the Illumina PCR-Free kit work on environmental DNA samples (Soil, water, etc.)?**\
This has not been tested.

**Can buccal swabs be used for the Illumina PCR-Free kit?**\
This has not been tested.

**Can non-human gDNA input be used, such as bacterial DNA?**

Yes. See application note [Microbial whole-genome sequencing with Illumina DNA PCR-Free Prep, Tagmentation](https://www.illumina.com/content/dam/illumina-marketing/documents/products/appnotes/illumina-dna-pcr-free-microbial-app-note-770-2020-005.pdf).

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