Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has the potential to transform the molecular diagnostics field and has seen increasing demand in recent years. However, bringing NGS in house presents significant challenges for many molecular pathology labs, especially with respect to library preparation (the preparation of DNA or RNA samples for sequencing)  and target enrichment (in which genomic areas of interest are isolated prior to sequencing).

Luckily, there are easy-to-use and end-to-end liquid handling automation solutions that address these challenges by: 

• Making it feasible for all labs to run NGS, without  prior experience with sequencing
• Reducing hands-on time to increase productivity of staff
• Increasing data consistency between users 

The right liquid handling system for automated library prep can make NGS a viable technique for all labs, even when running a handful of samples per run. Already widespread in the life science and pharmaceutical communities, laboratory automation is enabling more and more labs to embrace the potential of NGS.

To learn more about how liquid handling automation can overcome barriers to adoption of NGS, read this article: 

• Automating clinical NGS: Successes and opportunities for genetic testing

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