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Identification

Gene-specific sequencing

Read one gene or a small set of genes to identify an organism or check a sequence. This is the most common service for microbiology, fisheries, food and agriculture research, and for student theses.

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Gene-specific sequencing
Turnaround
8–10 days
Price
From BDT 700 per reaction
Platforms
Sanger: Applied Biosystems 3500xL

What we offer

  • Bacterial identification (16S rRNA)
  • Fungus identification (ITS)
  • Animal or fish identification (DNA barcoding)
  • Identification of pure bacterial / fungal isolates
  • Microbial identification from culture
  • Targeted sequencing (Sanger based)
  • Targeted gene sequencing (amplicon-based, gene panels)
  • Targeted custom gene panels (Illumina)
  • Gene-specific sequencing of bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, plants, fish and animals
  • Animal DNA isolation

Who it is for

Microbiologists, fisheries and food scientists, plant researchers and students who need an organism identified or a gene confirmed.

What you receive

  • Sequence files (FASTA + AB1 chromatogram)
  • Identification report (BLAST match and phylogenetic tree) for 16S / ITS / barcoding
  • Raw FASTQ data for NGS panels

Services & prices

Choose your service, download its sample sheet, fill it in and attach it to the quote form. Prices are per sample unless stated and exclude VAT and tax. The final price is confirmed in your quotation, with no hidden costs and no advance payment.

PCR product sequencing (Sanger)

BDT 700 per reaction

Both directions: BDT 1,400 per sample. Bulk price for more than 300 PCR products.

Turnaround: 8–10 days after shipment

  • Unpurified PCR product: 10–20 ng/µL, 20 µL per reaction (purified PCR products and plasmids also accepted)
  • Primer: 1 µL per sample, at least 10 µL in total. Universal primers (16S, ITS) are not needed
  • Reads of about 900–1,000 bp; results as FASTA + AB1 chromatogram files
  • Ship at room temperature, no ice needed
Sample preparation guides:

▶ Related videos on YouTube

Request a quoteSample sheet (Excel)

Bacteria identification: 16S rRNA sequencing

BDT 3,300 per isolate

16S rRNA = 16S ribosomal RNA gene, the standard DNA barcode for identifying bacteria. Bulk price for more than 20 isolates.

Turnaround: 2–3 weeks after shipment

  • For bacteria: pure culture, bacterial pellet, extracted genomic DNA or PCR product
  • Near full-length 16S gene (about 1,500 bp), sequenced in both directions with our universal primers
  • Results as FASTA + AB1 chromatogram files

Analysis: Free for 30 or more samples ordered together: quality check, consensus sequence, NCBI BLAST match, alignment and phylogenetic tree. Available for smaller orders at extra cost.

Sample preparation guides:

▶ Related videos on YouTube

Request a quoteSample sheet (Excel)

Fungi identification: ITS sequencing

BDT 5,000 per isolate

ITS = Internal Transcribed Spacer, the standard DNA barcode for identifying fungi and yeasts. Special offer: BDT 3,500 per isolate when you order 10 or more fungal isolates together.

Turnaround: 8–10 days after shipment

  • For fungi and yeasts: pure fungal isolate or genomic DNA (at least 20 ng/µL, 20 µL; A260/280 1.6–1.8)
  • ITS region amplified with universal primers and sequenced in both directions
  • Results as FASTA + AB1 chromatogram files

Analysis: Free for 30 or more samples ordered together: quality check, consensus sequence, NCBI BLAST match, alignment and phylogenetic tree. Available for smaller orders at extra cost.

Sample preparation guides:

▶ Related videos on YouTube

Request a quoteSample sheet (Excel)

Animal identification: COI sequencing (DNA barcoding)

Price on request

COI = Cytochrome c Oxidase subunit I, a mitochondrial gene used as the DNA barcode for animals: fish, insects, shrimp, birds, mammals and others.

Turnaround: Confirmed in your quote

  • For animals: tissue (fin, muscle, leg), extracted DNA or PCR product
  • COI barcode region (about 650 bp), sequenced in both directions
  • Results as FASTA + AB1 chromatogram files

Analysis: Free for 30 or more samples ordered together: quality check, consensus sequence, NCBI BLAST match, alignment and phylogenetic tree. Available for smaller orders at extra cost.

Sample preparation guides:

▶ Related videos on YouTube

Request a quoteSample sheet (Excel)

Plant identification: rbcL sequencing (DNA barcoding)

Price on request

rbcL = ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase large-subunit gene, a chloroplast DNA barcode for plants (matK can be added).

Turnaround: Confirmed in your quote

  • For plants: fresh or dried leaf, extracted DNA or PCR product
  • rbcL barcode region, sequenced in both directions
  • Results as FASTA + AB1 chromatogram files

Analysis: Free for 30 or more samples ordered together: quality check, consensus sequence, NCBI BLAST match, alignment and phylogenetic tree. Available for smaller orders at extra cost.

Sample preparation guides:

▶ Related videos on YouTube

Request a quoteSample sheet (Excel)

Microbial identification (MALDI-TOF MS, VITEK 2)

From BDT 1,500 per isolate

MALDI-TOF MS: BDT 1,500 per isolate. VITEK 2 identification: BDT 1,550 per isolate. VITEK 2 identification + antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST): BDT 3,000 per isolate. Special prices for bulk and long-term projects.

Turnaround: Confirmed in your quote

  • Fresh, pure, single-isolate culture, clearly labelled
  • MALDI-TOF MS: rapid identification from the protein mass-spectral profile
  • VITEK 2: automated biochemical identification of bacteria and yeasts; with AST, MIC values and S/I/R interpretation
  • Recommended media: TSA, TSAB, CBA (Gram-positive); TSA, CBA, MAC, TSAB (Gram-negative)

Analysis: Identification report with genus/species (where the database supports it) and confidence; AST report with MIC and S/I/R results.

Sample preparation guides:

▶ Related videos on YouTube

Request a quoteSample sheet (Excel)

Not sure which option fits? Message us on WhatsApp. Packing and shipping steps are on How to order.

Frequently asked questions

Can you identify my bacteria from a culture plate?

Yes. Send a pure culture, extracted DNA or a PCR product, and we sequence the 16S rRNA gene and identify it.

Do I need to send my own primers?

No, not for 16S or ITS: universal primers are included. For other genes, send 1 µL of your primer per sample (at least 10 µL in total).

Do PCR products need to be shipped cold?

No. PCR products are stable for short trips at room temperature. Pack the tubes safely, for example in a cork sheet.

How do I receive the results?

By email: sequence files (FASTA and AB1) and, where included, an identification report.

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Learn more →
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