Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion GeneStudio S5 for Agrigenomics

Ion GeneStudio™ S5 for Agrigenomics

The Ion GeneStudio™ S5 System is a semiconductor-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) system that enables simple targeted sequencing workflows. It is optimized for affordability and efficiency in labs focused on smaller panels and lower sequencing throughput requirements. With cartridge-based reagents, the system offers ease of use, scalability, and flexibility. It uses Ion 5 Series chips to support a broad range of high-throughput sequencing applications—from microbial genomes and gene panels to exomes and transcriptomes.

Key Features

• Select the chip (Ion 510–540 chip) that fits your application and throughput needs (2–80 million reads per run)
• Reduce setup time and complexity with cartridge-based plug-and-play reagents
• Complete run and analysis in hours to accelerate experimental workflows

Ion GeneStudio S5 Series Overview

The Ion GeneStudio S5 Series includes three instruments sharing the same core technology and fluidic architecture:

• Ion GeneStudio S5 System
• Ion GeneStudio S5 Plus System
• Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime System

The main difference among these systems lies in the on-sequencer analysis time.

Speed

The Ion GeneStudio S5 Series leverages semiconductor sequencing for high-quality data generation within hours. When paired with the Ion Chef System, users can go from DNA library to data in as little as 24 hours with only 45 minutes of hands-on time.

Simplicity

With single-day installation, intuitive interface, and cartridge-based reagents, the S5 Series is easy to use. Combined with Ion AmpliSeq technology, the Ion Chef System for automation, and Ion Reporter Software for variant annotation, targeted sequencing becomes simpler than ever.

Small Sample Input

Supports low-input DNA from challenging samples such as:

• FFPE tissue
• Retrospective fine needle aspirates
• Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from blood

With Ion AmpliSeq technology, as little as 1 ng of DNA or RNA can be used for sequencing.

Scalability

The Ion 5 Series chips provide multiple throughput options, allowing flexibility to scale from small to large projects. This makes it possible to perform multiple targeted sequencing or microbial applications on a single system.

Simple Analysis and Storage Solutions

• Torrent Suite Software: Pre-installed for run planning, monitoring, and analysis
• Ion Reporter Software: Enables variant annotation and interpretation (cloud or local options available)

Services and Support

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers extensive global service and support through over 2,000 field personnel:

• Service and support plans: Maximize instrument performance and uptime
• Qualification services: Ensure installation and performance compliance
• Training: Courses on design, analysis, troubleshooting, and operation
• Bioinformatics support: Tailored NGS data analysis and software assistance
• DataSafe Solution: Comprehensive data storage and backup solutions

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