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Sequencer Compatibility for Universal 5’ Gene Expression

Sequencer Compatibility for Universal 5’ Gene Expression

10x Genomics libraries contain P5 and P7 adapters, which can be used for Illumina sequencing. 10x Genomics assays can also be modified to enable sequencing on various long- and short-read sequencing platforms, with some platforms requiring third-party analysis tools. Some variation in assay performance is expected based on the sequencer choice.

The 10x Genomics Compatible Products page contains a list of sequencing platforms compatible with 10x Genomics libraries.

The number of cycles required for each sequencing read, and the recommended sequencing read depth, can be found in the relevant User Guide.

The sequencers listed below have been verified as compatible with the indicated library type. Sequencer compatibility testing was performed either directly by 10x Genomics or by the Compatible Partner with data review by 10x Genomics.

Not all library types have been tested with every sequencer. For clarity, the table below indicates which library types were tested and which have not been tested. Compatibility cannot be guaranteed with library types that were not tested.

The Sequencing Handbook CG000809 contains additional resources for various 10x Genomics libraries, including:

Compatible sequencers - short-read sequencing:

Illumina®

10x Genomics library typeCompatible SequencerLoading Concentration (pM)*PhiX* (%)
5’ v3 Gene Expression or V(D)JMiSeq™101
NextSeq™ 500/5501.61
NextSeq™ 1000/20006501
NovaSeq™ 6000 Standard1501
NovaSeq™ 6000 XP Workflow1501
NovaSeq™ X Series150-2001
5’ v3 Cell Surface Protein or CRISPR ScreeningRecommend pooling with 5’ Gene Expression libraries, using loading concentrations above
5’ v2 / HT Gene Expression or V(D)JMiSeq™101
NextSeq™ 500/5501.51
NextSeq™ 1000/20006501
NovaSeq™ 6000 Standard1501
NovaSeq™ 6000 XP Workflow1501
NovaSeq™ X Series150-2001
5’ v2 / HT Cell Surface Protein or CRISPR ScreeningRecommend pooling with 5’ Gene Expression libraries, using loading concentrations above

* Recommended loading concentrations and % PhiX are provided based on internal testing. These recommendations are suggested starting points and may need adjustments.

Ultima Genomics

10x Genomics library typeCompatible SequencerNotes
5’ v3 / v2 Gene ExpressionUG 100™Library conversion steps are required to add Ultima Genomics adapters. See Q&A article.
5’ HT Gene Expression
5’ v3 / v2 / HT Cell Surface Protein,
5’ v3 / v2 / HT CRISPR Screening
Not tested
5’ v3 / v2 / HT V(D)JNot compatibleNot compatible, see Q&A article.

Element Biosciences

10x Genomics library typeCompatible SequencerNotes
5’ v2 Gene Expression,
5’ v2 V(D)J
AVITI™Library conversion steps are required to add Element adapters. See Q&A article.
5’ v3 / HT Gene Expression,
5’ v3 / HT V(D)J,
5’ v3 / v2 / HT Cell Surface Protein,
5’ v3 / v2 / HT CRISPR Screening
Not tested

Compatible sequencers - long-read sequencing:

Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT)

10x Genomics assayCompatible SequencerNotes
cDNA from 5’ v3 or v2PromethION™Amplified cDNA must be converted to ONT-compatible long-read libraries. See Q&A article.
cDNA from 5’ HTNot tested

Pacific Biosciences

10x Genomics assayCompatible SequencerNotes
cDNA from 5’ v3Revio™Amplified cDNA must be converted to PacBio-compatible long-read libraries. See Q&A article.
cDNA from 5’ v2Sequel IIe™
cDNA from 5’ HTNot tested
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July 24, 2025