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Onso system

The next era in short-read sequencing

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A groundbreaking new sequencer

The Onso system is an innovative benchtop short-read DNA sequencing platform with an extraordinary level of accuracy using PacBio sequencing by binding (SBB) technology. Ultra-high Q40+ data quality allows you to break through limits of detection.

15× higher accuracy than SBS sequencers

SBB chemistry delivers extraordinary levels of accuracy and sensitivity to confidently identify rare variants missed by other short-read sequencing platforms. 

Less sequencing required

At Q30, the amount of coverage needed for certain applications (e.g. liquid biopsy research) is not economically feasible. The Onso system’s Q40+ performance provides high quality results at up to four fold less read depth than SBS.

Power through difficult to sequence regions of the genome

Near-perfect sequencing provides researchers accurate characterization of low complexity, highly repetitive regions for achieving more error-free genomes.

Seamless integration with existing short-read sequencing ecosystems

The Onso system will be available with an accuracy-enhanced library prep solution that enables a diverse set of popular short-read applications. Plus, third-party sample and library prep solutions are supported on Onso through a simple library conversion process. The Onso FASTQ file output ensures compatibility with downstream secondary and tertiary short-read analysis tools.

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SBB chemistry

Powered by innovative SBB technology, the Onso system delivers near-perfect accuracy and sensitivity to advance your research.

The system delivers 15× higher accuracy than SBS and allows characterization of homopolymers. Fewer errors mean less false positives and more biological insight.

Specifications

Onso reagents Read length Reads Output (Gb) Run time Quality score
200 cycle sequencing kit

1x200 bp
2x100 bp

400 — 500M (SE)
800 — 1,000M (PE)

80 — 100 32 hours ≥90% Q40
300 cycle sequencing kit 2x150 bp 800 — 1,000M (PE) 120 — 150 48 hours ≥90% Q40

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What can you do with the Onso system?

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Cancer research

Enable development of screening, monitoring, and therapy selection

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Gene editing research

Confirmation of potential editing outcomes and biomarker discovery

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Exome/panels

Validated WES using Twist Bioscience hybrid capture protocol

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Single cell

10x Genomics Chromium libraries supported and validated on Onso system

Industry-leading sensitivity for low-frequency allele detection
in liquid biopsy*

Liquid biopsy comparison Variant detection performance was tested for SBB and SBS sequencing using the SeraCare complete ctDNA mutation mix across five variant allele frequencies: 0% (WT), 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.25%, and 0.5%. The Onso system achieved nearly double the sensitivity for rare variant detection with equivalent coverage (left, 6,000X SBB UMI- vs 6,000X SBS UMI-). The Onso system also demonstrated equivalent or better performance with 4-fold less sequencing (right, 6,000X SBB UMI+ vs 24,000X SBS UMI+).

PRODUCT NOTE

ONSO LIBRARY PREPARATION

The Onso library preparation kits are used to create libraries for the PacBio Onso short-read sequencing system. Leveraging proven next generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, libraries can be created in as little as 3 hours from a wide range of sample types (e.g., fragmented or high-molecular weight DNA) and input amounts (10–1,000 ng).

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Frequently asked questions

Separation of the interrogation (detection) and incorporation (base extension) steps, along with optimized chemistries tuned for these steps, allow us to achieve raw accuracies of Q40+.  In addition, use of our library prep to minimize end-repair errors allows our platform to achieve upwards of Q50.

WGS: Approximately 1 sample (2×150 PE)

Exomes: Assuming 120x mean depth of coverage / 40Mb exome size running 2×100 PE can accommodate 16-20 exomes

scRNA-Seq: Assuming 5,000 cells and 25,000 read pairs/cell, a 28×90 PE run can accommodate 4 samples

The Onso system sequencing instrument includes a computer (APC) for performing on-board primary analysis basecalling, demultiplexing, and FASTQ file generation. Demultiplexing and FASTQ generation can also be performed off-instrument by running a command line software tool provided by PacBio for customer’s own compute system(s)

At this time, no secondary or tertiary solutions will be offered with the Onso system; however, we anticipate Onso FASTQ datatypes should be compatible with the existing secondary and tertiary solutions available for short-read NGS platforms

The Onso system was designed with flexibility to allow users to leverage the large number of genomic tools available for short-read NGS. Libraries prepared from third party kits are easily adapted for use on the Onso system with the Onso library conversion kit. This enables applications including single-cell analysis, exome sequencing and general targeted panel sequencing using hybrid capture technology.

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PacBio Compatible products

Power your Onso with PacBio Compatible partners

The PacBio® Compatible program provides seamless integration of industry-leading tools into the short-read sequencing by binding (SBB ™) workflow on the Onso ™ platform.

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Higher accuracy

Unique SBB technology delivers 15× higher accuracy for sensitive and specific characterization of low complexity regions with 90% Q40+. Fewer errors mean less false positives and more biological insight.

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Improved sensitivity

Using fewer reads, the Onso system lowers the limit of detection, which drives the sensitivity of applications like liquid biopsy research. This enables the identification of variants missed by other short-read sequencing platforms.

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Streamlined workflow

Simple workflows easily integrate into existing laboratory processes, reducing time and labor.

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Efficiency

Q40+ delivers high quality results at lower read depths enabling scalable sequencing while reducing time and cost. Reduced need for unique molecular identifiers (UMIs) lowers workflow complexity and cost.

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SEQUENCING BY BINDING (SBB) FOR USE ON THE ONSO SEQUENCING SYSTEM

SBB is an innovative sequencing technology that delivers amazing NGS accuracy. By incorporating native nucleotides and removing the need to cleave fluorescent modifications, the sequencing strand has minimal scarring and results in higher accuracy base calls.

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