Sequencing primer compatibility of Illumina libraries and recommended library kit types for the HiSeq 1000/2000 and 1500/2500 sequencing platforms

08/24/21


Illumina offers a wide array of library preparation kits and sequencing platforms for different applications, each with its own coverage and indexing considerations. Table 1. and Table 2. list the sequencing primers included in the HiSeq 1000/2000 and 1500/2500 cluster kits, and include the Illumina library preparation kits compatible with the HiSeq 1000/2000 and 1500/2500 platforms.

Note: The information in the tables below is based on the required data output and indexing capabilities of each kit. Most Illumina libraries can be sequenced with all Illumina sequencing platforms. If a specific Illumina library is not listed below, contact Illumina Tech Support to discuss special considerations.

Refer to the Sequence Coverage Calculator and Library Prep and Array Kit Selector resources for additional information.

Table 1. Sequencing primer compatibility on the HiSeq v4 high output chemistry based on recommended library type and flow cell type.

HiSeq v4 High Output

Flow cell Type

Read 1
Primer

Index 1
(i7)
Primer

Index 2
(i5)
Primer

Read 2
Primer

Library Type

Single Read
(GD-401-4001)

HP10
(cBot plate - Row 2)

HP12
(PE rack - 17)

HP9
(PE rack - 16)

N/A

AmpliSeq for Illumina Library Prep PLUS

Illumina DNA Prep (M) Tagmentation (formerly Nextera DNA Flex Library Prep Kit)

Illumina DNA Prep with Enrichment (S) Tagmentation (formerly Nextera Flex for Enrichment)

TruSeq ChIP

TruSeq DNA Exome

TruSeq DNA Nano

TruSeq DNA PCR-Free

TruSeq Methyl Capture EPIC

TruSeq RNA Exome

TruSeq RNA v2

TruSeq Stranded mRNA

TruSeq Stranded Total RNA

TruSight Inherited Disease Sequencing Panel

TruSight One Sequencing Panel

TruSight Rapid Capture Panels

TruSight Tumor 170

Paired End
(PE-401-4001)

HP10 (cBot plate - Row 2)

HP12 (PE rack - 17)

Grafted P5 on
flow cell

HP11 (PE rack - 16)

 

Table 2. Sequencing primer compatibility on the HiSeq v3 high output chemistry based on recommended library type and flow cell type.

HiSeq v3 High Output

Flow cell Type

Read 1
Primer

Index 1
(i7)
Primer

Index 2
(i5)
Primer

Read 2
Primer

Library Type

Single Read*
(GD-401-3001)

HP6
(cBot plate-
Row 11)

HP8
(PE rack - 17)

HP9
(PE rack - 16)

N/A

AmpliSeq for Illumina Library PLUS**

Illumina DNA Prep (M) Tagmentation (formerly Nextera DNA Flex Library Prep Kit)**

Illumina DNA Prep with Enrichment (S) Tagmentation (formerly Nextera Flex for Enrichment)**

TruSeq ChIP

TruSeq DNA Exome

TruSeq DNA Nano

TruSeq DNA PCR-Free

TruSeq Methyl Capture EPIC

TruSeq RNA Exome

TruSeq RNA v2

TruSeq Stranded mRNA

TruSeq Stranded Total RNA

TruSight Inherited Disease Sequencing Panel**

TruSight One Sequencing Panel**

TruSight Rapid Capture Panels**

TruSight Oncology UMI**

TruSight Tumor 170**

Paired End
(PE-401-3001)

HP6
(cBot plate-
Row 11)

HP8
(PE rack - 17)

Grafted P5 on
flow cell

HP7
(PE rack - 16)

 

* Any dual indexed library that is sequenced on a single read flow cell requires the TruSeq Dual Index Sequencing Primers – Single-Read (FC-121-1003), which supplies HP9.

** These library kits require primers from the TruSeq Dual Index Sequencing Primer Box.

TruSeq Dual Index Sequencing Primers – Single-Read (FC-121-1003): contains HP10 (Read 1), HP12 (index i7), and HP9 (index i5)

TruSeq Dual Index Sequencing Primers – Paired-End (PE-121-1003): contains HP10 (Read 1), HP11 (Read 2), and HP12 (index i7)

Table 3. Sequencing primer compatibility on the HiSeq rapid v2 chemistry based on recommended library type and flow cell type.

HiSeq Rapid Run v2

Flow Cell Type

Read 1
Primer

Index 1
(i7)
Primer

Index 2
(i5)
Primer

Read 2 Primer

Library Type

Single Read*
(GD-402-4002)

HP10
(PE rack - 18)

HP12
(PE rack - 17)

HP9
(PE rack - 16)

N/A

AmpliSeq for Illumina Library PLUS

Illumina DNA Prep (M) Tagmentation (formerly Nextera DNA Flex Library Prep Kit)

Illumina DNA Prep with Enrichment (S) Tagmentation (formerly Nextera Flex for Enrichment)

TruSeq ChIP

TruSeq DNA Exome

TruSeq DNA Nano

TruSeq DNA PCR-Free

TruSeq Methyl Capture EPIC

TruSeq RNA Exome

TruSeq RNA v2

TruSeq Stranded mRNA

TruSeq Stranded Total RNA

TruSight Inherited Disease Sequencing Panel

TruSight One Sequencing Panel

TruSight Rapid Capture Panels

TruSight Oncology UMI

TruSight Tumor 170

Paired End
(PE-402-4002)

HP10
(PE rack - 18)

HP12
(PE rack - 17)

Grafted P5 on
flow cell

HP11
(PE rack - 16)

 

For instructions on how to use custom primers on the HiSeq 1000/2000 and 1500/2500 sequencing platforms, refer to the following resources:

Spiking custom primers into the Illumina sequencing primers

HiSeq System Custom Primers Guide