IDT for Illumina TruSeq Unique Dual (UD) Index kit FAQs for kit configurations and usage
The full support page for the IDT for Illumina TruSeq Unique Dual (UD) Index kits is available here.
What is the layout of the index plate? Index plate layout is on the page here.
What are the catalog numbers for the IDT for Illumina TruSeq UD Indexes, and which library preparation kits are compatible?
IDT for Illumina - TruSeq DNA UD Indexes are compatible with TruSeq DNA PCR Free and TruSeq DNA Nano library prep kits.
IDT for Illumina - TruSeq DNA UD Indexes v2 (96 Indexes, 96 Samples) 20040870
IDT for Illumina - TruSeq RNA UD Indexes are compatible with TruSeq Stranded mRNA, and TruSeq Stranded Total RNA library prep kits.
IDT for Illumina - TruSeq RNA UD Indexes v2 (96 Indexes, 96 Samples) 20040871
Which Illumina sequencing platforms are compatible with IDT for Illumina TruSeq UD v2 indexes? IDT for Illumina TruSeq UD indexes are compatible with all Illumina sequencing platforms.
Do any of index sets collide or match any of other Illumina index kits? The IDT for Illumina TruSeq UD v2 indexes are not designed to be used with any other Illumina index sets.
Are there considerations for low-plexity pooling? Yes, there are recommended index combinations for 2-plex though 96-plex within the plate. For more information, see the Index Adapter Pooling Guide.
What are the storage and shipping conditions of these index kits? The reagents are shipped on dry ice and must be stored at -25°C to -15°C upon arrival.
Are the IDT for Illumina TruSeq UD Indexes compatible with all products from Illumina? No; consult the library preparation kit product page for index kit compatibility.
Do the indexes need to be diluted prior to use? No, do not dilute the indexes before use; the indexes are supplied at the working concentration.
Does the index volume used per sample need to be adjusted when using the IDT for Illumina TruSeq UD v2 Indexes? No, there is no change to the index volume required for compatible library preparation workflows (2.5 µl used per sample).
Will using the IDT for Illumina TruSeq UD v2 indexes change the final library QC traces? Libraries prepared with the IDT for Illumina TruSeq UD Indexes are expected to migrate similarly to the libraries prepared with Combinatorial Dual (CD) or single index adapters.
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