General information regarding RNA samples in the TruSight Oncology 500 (TSO500) workflow

What is the protocol for preparing RNA samples in the TSO500 workflow? Refer to the TSO500 reference guide for the protocol; both the DNA and RNA protocols are included in this guide.

Are the UMI adapters also used for RNA samples? No, they are not; UMI adapters are used for DNA samples only.

Is the RNA content in the TSO500 DNA+RNA the same as the TruSight Tumor 170 (TST170) RNA content? Yes, TSO500 uses the TST170 RNA probe panel, OPR1.

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