Low cost, rapid whole genome sequencing
Epidemiological Research
Epidemiological Research
PRL performs whole genome sequencing for epidemiological research, which can be used to detect and track population-level genetic variants in viruses from positive clinical samples.
Private & Public Health Data
Private & Public Health Data
PRL’s rapid sequencing workflow has had a profound impact on epidemiologic surveillance capabilities to inform both public and private health responses. As of August 2022, we have uploaded more than 100,000 sequences to GISAID, the global access genomic data database.
Wastewater Surveillance
Wastewater Surveillance
PRL's wastewater surveillance sequencing service can capture the presence of certain viruses in people with or without symptoms and regardless of whether they have access to testing. Wastewater surveillance can help predict changes in pathogen prevalence at scale and warn communities when a virus is spreading.
QC & Custom Projects
QC & Custom Projects
PRL's services also include the ability to sequence laboratory quality controls for manufacturers. Contact us to discuss your custom sequencing project.
Why utilize our sequencing service?
Mitigate the Spread
Mitigate the Spread
Our advanced sequencing workflow can identify circulating variants at a surveillance-level, providing critical public health information in shaping mitigation and response.
Sequencing Capacity
Sequencing Capacity
Our public health scale sequencing capacity has a profound impact in epidemiologic surveillance capabilities. Our highly optimized workflow can process 15,000 viral sequencing samples per week.
Affordable & Fast TAT
Affordable & Fast TAT
Our advanced technology in whole genome sequencing allows us to provide sequencing services at a fraction of the cost compared to other market leaders. On average, sequencing results are delivered within 3-10 days.
Proven Credibility
Proven Credibility
We were the first to identify the Beta and Omicron variants in New York State in 2021.¹⁻² Our expertise can serve public health, CROs, educational facilities, biopharma and private employers looking for sequencing solutions.
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FAQs
- SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Whole Genome Sequencing
PRL offers non-diagnostic, whole-genome sequencing of viral RNA. Results are to be used for research, investigational, or surveillance use only, and are not to be used to provide individual diagnosis.
Customers can either sequence a percentage of the samples sent in for PRL's SCV2 PCR workflow (surveillance), or specify particular samples to be sequenced (Individual).
Wastewater sequencing is also available.
Individual or pooled: Samples accepted are nasopharyngeal and anterior nares swabs in viral transport media or DNA/RNA shield. Saliva samples in DNA/RNA Shield are accepted. We also accept extracted RNA.
Wastewater: Wastewater must be collected upstream of the treatment plant. Contact us for additional information about collection of samples.
Individual: A minimum of 200 µL sample volume is required.
Wastewater: A minimum of 100mL sample volume is required.
Individual: Swab samples should be sent to the lab as soon as possible. Swab samples can be stored in 4°C for up to 3 days. For long-term storage, the sample should be stored in -80°C. Inform PRL whether the sample has already been heat-inactivated. All samples should be shipped on dry ice.
Wastewater: Specimens can be sent at room temperature. Samples can be stored at 4ºC for up to 7 days.
Individual: 3-7 days after sample receipt. STAT services are available for a fee.
Wastewater: Avg TAT is 7-10 days after sample receipt
The PRL whole-genome sequencing report is completed using reference-based alignment against the genome of the first ancestral SARS-CoV-2 variant. Pangolin lineages are reported.
A quote request can be submitted to PRL for pricing. Contact our team.
PRL employs an amplicon-based whole genome sequencing.
