Illumina platforms
MiSeq, NextSeq and NovaSeq families. Identify the model generation and installed options.
Prepare a platform brief ↗Sequencing & genetic-analysis equipment
A new platform
for your research.
A next chapter
for this one.
We buy pre-owned sequencing and genomics equipment. Find your platform family, then tell us about the system your laboratory is retiring.
Find your platformSequencing / Genetic analysis / Workflow automation
Equipment directory
Start with your platform.
Long-read systems
PacBio and Oxford Nanopore platforms. Tell us the exact system and accessories.
Prepare a platform brief ↗Capillary sequencing
Applied Biosystems genetic analyzers, including 3500 and 3730 families.
Prepare a platform brief ↗qPCR & digital PCR
Real-time PCR, digital PCR and thermal-cycling systems.
Prepare a platform brief ↗Library preparation
Liquid-handling and automated library-preparation platforms.
Prepare a platform brief ↗QC & sample preparation
Nucleic-acid QC and sample-preparation instruments. Send the make and model.
Prepare a platform brief ↗6 platform groups. Individual systems are assessed by model, condition and configuration.
Planning an upgrade
Retiring a platform
is more than
unplugging an instrument.
Keep the instrument, computer and associated equipment in the same conversation. An accurate list helps establish what is available for purchase and what your laboratory intends to retain.
Include your expected retirement date. If the system is still running, say so.
Seller's preparation notes
Three things to have
alongside the model number.
An honest condition summary
When was the system last used? Include known faults, recent service and any accessories missing from the setup.
A complete equipment list
List computers, installed options and supporting modules. Software or service transferability needs a separate, system-specific review.
A clear handover contact
Tell us where the instrument is, when it may be available and who handles equipment-sale approval at your institution.
Your next step
Tell us what you are retiring.
Make, model, condition and location. Email a label photograph separately if you have one.