JB Scientific

Cross-supplier workflows

One pipeline, several suppliers

No single manufacturer is best at every stage. These 45 workflows show the product we recommend at each step, the alternatives we also supply, and the plasticware to run them. Final compatibility, input amounts and read depth are confirmed with you for each project.

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Cancer genomics

Solid-Tumour Comprehensive Profiling

Hybrid-capture profiling of tumour DNA from FFPE or fresh tissue: SNVs, indels, CNVs, TMB and MSI.

01Nucleic-acid extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedNucleoSpin DNA FFPE / tissue purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
02Input QC
Allsheng · recommendedFluorometer + micro-spectrophotometer
AllshengBiofragment Analysis System
03Library preparation
Twist Bioscience · recommendedTrueAmp Library Prep Kit
4basesONCO4B-IVD kit (CE-IVD, all-in-one)
04Target enrichment
Twist Bioscience · recommendedDNA CGP Oncology Panel
Twist BioscienceCustom Target Enrichment Panel
05Library QC
Allsheng · recommendedBiofragment Analysis System
Yourgene HealthNGS QC equipment
06Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
07Analysis & reporting
Sourced per project · recommendedAnalysis partner: pipeline and reporting scoped with you
4basesMatched 4bases analysis & clinical reporting software
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

The 4bases ONCO4B-IVD route replaces library prep, enrichment and reporting with one CE-IVD kit and its own software.

Cancer genomics

Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer (BRCA1/2)

Germline testing of BRCA1, BRCA2 and related HRR genes for patients and at-risk relatives.

01DNA extraction (blood)
Takara Bio · recommendedNucleoSpin DNA purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
02Input QC
AllshengFluorometer + micro-spectrophotometer
03Library preparation
4bases · recommendedBRaCA panel (CE-IVD)
HealthincodeHereditary cancer NGS panel
Twist BioscienceCustom hereditary cancer capture panel
04Library QC
AllshengBiofragment Analysis System
05Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
06Analysis & reporting
4bases · recommended4bases germline variant analysis & report
Sourced per projectAnalysis partner: pipeline and reporting scoped with you
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

Pair with the tumour HRD workflow when PARP-inhibitor eligibility is the clinical question.

Cancer genomics

Tumour HRD & PARP-Inhibitor Eligibility

Homologous recombination deficiency and somatic BRCA status from tumour DNA, for ovarian, breast and prostate cancer.

01Nucleic-acid extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA FFPE purification
02Input QC
Allsheng · recommendedFluorometer + micro-spectrophotometer
AllshengBiofragment Analysis System
03Library preparation & capture
4bases · recommendedHRD pro kit
Twist BioscienceDNA CGP Oncology Panel (genomic-scar content)
04Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
05Analysis & reporting
4basesHRD score & somatic variant report
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

Cancer genomics

Haematological Malignancy Panel

Myeloid and lymphoid neoplasm profiling from blood or bone marrow for diagnosis, risk stratification and therapy choice.

01Nucleic-acid extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedNucleoSpin blood DNA / RNA purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
02Input QC
AllshengFluorometer + micro-spectrophotometer
03Library preparation
4bases · recommendedHEMATO pro kit
Twist BioscienceCustom myeloid capture panel
04Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
05Analysis & reporting
4basesHEMATO pro analysis & report
06Rapid PCR markers
AM DiagnosticsBCR-ABL and JAK2 V617F PCR kits (diagnosis and monitoring)
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

Cancer genomics

Gene Fusion & Expression (Tumour RNA)

Detect actionable fusions such as ALK, ROS1, RET, NTRK and NRG1 from tumour RNA.

01RNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin RNA FFPE / tissue purification
02RNA QC
AllshengBiofragment Analysis System (integrity)
03Library preparation
4bases · recommendedFUSION pro kit
Twist BioscienceRNA Library Prep Kit + RNA Exome Panel
04Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
05Analysis & reporting
4bases · recommendedFusion calling & report
Sourced per projectAnalysis partner: pipeline and reporting scoped with you
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

For full-length fusion transcripts, see the long-read Iso-Seq workflow.

Cancer genomics

Lung & Colorectal Hotspot Panel

Fast, low-input amplicon panels for EGFR, KRAS, NRAS, BRAF and PIK3CA hotspots, suited to smaller labs.

01DNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA FFPE purification
02Input QC
AllshengFluorometer + micro-spectrophotometer
03Library preparation
Atila Biosystems · recommendedLung / Colorectal Cancer Library Prep Panels
Paragon GenomicsCleanPlex amplicon panels
04Library QC
AllshengBiofragment Analysis System
05Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
06Analysis & reporting
Sourced per projectAnalysis partner: pipeline and reporting scoped with you
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes

Cancer genomics

Liquid Biopsy & ctDNA Monitoring

Circulating tumour DNA profiling for treatment response and recurrence monitoring from a blood draw.

01Blood collection
Sourced per projectcfDNA-stabilising blood collection tubes
02cfDNA extraction
Takara BioCell-free DNA purification kit
03cfDNA QC
Allsheng · recommendedBiofragment Analysis System
Yourgene HealthLightBench Discover fragment analysis
04Library preparation
Twist BiosciencecfDNA Library Prep Kit with TrueAmp
05Target enrichment
Twist Bioscience · recommendedCustom tumour-informed panel
Twist BiosciencecfDNA Pan-Cancer Reference Standard v2 (run control)
06Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
07Analysis & reporting
Sourced per projectAnalysis partner: pipeline and reporting scoped with you
JET BIOFIL consumables15 mL centrifuge tubes (plasma separation) · Filter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

Low-frequency variant calling needs UMI-aware analysis and deep coverage; we size read depth with you before ordering.

Cancer genomics

Pre-Chemotherapy DPYD Testing

Screen for DPYD variants before fluoropyrimidine (5-FU, capecitabine) treatment to avoid severe toxicity.

01DNA extraction (blood)
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA purification
02Genotyping
Yourgene Health · recommendedInsight DPYD Assay (IVDR)
Atila BiosystemsPGx Oncology & Immunosuppression SNP Panel (NGS)
03Reporting
Yourgene HealthInsight DPYD genotype report
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes

Cancer genomics

Cancer Cell Models & Drug Response

Grow cancer cell lines or primary tumour cells and measure viability, apoptosis and signalling after treatment.

01Cells
Cytion · recommendedSTR-authenticated cancer cell lines
ProcellPrimary tumour-associated cells & cell lines
02Culture
Procell · recommendedSpecialised media, FBS & cytokines
PAN-BiotechClassic media (RPMI, DMEM)
SeranaFetal bovine serum
03Viability & apoptosis
ElabscienceCell viability, apoptosis & cell-cycle assay kits
04Pathway readout
Elabscience · recommendedPhospho-protein ELISA & flow antibodies
Aviva Systems BiologyPrimary antibodies
05Imaging & quantitation
LICORbio · recommendedIn-Cell Western & Odyssey imaging
AllshengMulti-mode microplate reader
JET BIOFIL consumablesCell culture flasks, dishes & multiwell plates · Serological pipettes · 15 / 50 mL centrifuge tubes · Cryogenic vials · Vacuum filtration units for media

Cancer genomics

Single-Cell RNA-seq (Tumour Heterogeneity)

Resolve tumour heterogeneity and the immune micro-environment cell by cell.

01Tissue dissociation
Allsheng · recommendedAutomated tissue dissociation & cell counter
ProcellDissociation enzymes & reagents
02Library preparation
Takara Bio · recommendedSMART-Seq full-length single-cell kits
PacBioKinnex single-cell RNA kit (long-read)
03Sequencing
Sourced per project · recommendedShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
PacBioRevio system (Kinnex route)
04Analysis
Sourced per projectClustering and cell-type annotation
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates · Cell strainers & 15 mL tubes

Inherited disorders

Clinical Exome for Rare Disease

Exome sequencing of the patient (or trio) to diagnose suspected monogenic and developmental disorders.

01DNA extraction (blood)
Takara Bio · recommendedNucleoSpin DNA purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
02Input QC
AllshengFluorometer + micro-spectrophotometer
03Library preparation
Twist BioscienceTrueAmp Library Prep Kit
04Target enrichment
Twist BioscienceExome 2.0 Panel
05Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
06Analysis & reporting
Sourced per projectAnalysis partner: pipeline and reporting scoped with you
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

Unsolved cases can move to HiFi whole-genome sequencing to catch structural variants and repeats that exomes miss.

Inherited disorders

Inherited Cardiac Conditions

Panels for cardiomyopathies, channelopathies, aortopathies and familial hypercholesterolaemia.

01DNA extraction (blood)
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA purification
02Library preparation
Healthincode · recommendedCardiovascular genetic NGS panels
Twist BioscienceCustom cardio capture panel
03Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
04Analysis & reporting
HealthincodeCardiovascular variant interpretation
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

Inherited disorders

Repeat-Expansion Disorders

Size and characterise repeat expansions in Fragile X, Huntington disease, ataxias and ALS/FTD in one assay.

01HMW DNA extraction
PacBioNanobind HMW DNA extraction
02Sample prep & QC
Yourgene Health · recommendedLightBench Discover sizing & QC
AllshengFluorometer + micro-spectrophotometer
03Targeted library
PacBioPureTarget Repeat Expansion Panel
04Sequencing
PacBioRevio or Vega system
05Analysis
PacBioSMRT Link repeat analysis
JET BIOFIL consumablesWide-bore & filter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips

Short reads cannot span most pathogenic expansions; this is a long-read-only application.

Inherited disorders

Thrombophilia Risk

Factor V Leiden, prothrombin and related variants that raise thrombosis risk.

01DNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA purification
02Genotyping
Yourgene Health · recommendedThrombosis Risk Panel
AM DiagnosticsFactor V Leiden, Factor II and MTHFR PCR kits
HealthincodeqPCR diagnostic kits
03Reporting
Yourgene HealthPanel analysis software
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes

Transplantation & transfusion

HLA Typing & Antibodies for Transplantation

Type donor and recipient HLA by real-time PCR, SSO or SSP, and find donor-specific HLA antibodies before and after transplant.

01Samples
Sourced per projectEDTA blood from donor and recipient; serum for antibodies
02DNA extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedNucleoSpin Blood DNA purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
03HLA typing (PCR)
BAG Diagnostics · recommendedHISTO TYPE Rainbow real-time PCR: 11 HLA loci on one 96-well plate
BAG DiagnosticsHISTO SPOT SSO typing (4D / Xtend)
BAG DiagnosticsHISTO TYPE SSP (confirmatory and small batches)
PacBioHiFi full-gene HLA typing (high resolution)
04HLA serology
BAG DiagnosticsHISTO TRAY HLA serology plates
05HLA antibodies
BAG Diagnostics · recommendedHISTO SPOT HLA AB single-antigen detection
BAG DiagnosticsSeraScreen Abs (lymphocytotoxicity)
06Automation & interpretation
BAG DiagnosticsMR.SPOT Processor + HISTO MATCH / PlexTyper software
07Instruments
AllshengReal-time PCR system
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes

Real-time PCR gives the fastest typing; add SSO or SSP to resolve ambiguities, and long-read HiFi when allele-level resolution is needed.

Transplantation & transfusion

Blood-Group Typing & Fetal RhD

ABO and RhD grouping with antisera, extended blood-group genotyping for multiply transfused patients, and fetal RhD from the mother's blood.

01Samples
Sourced per projectEDTA blood; maternal plasma for fetal RhD
02Serological grouping
BAG DiagnosticsBlood-group serology sera and reagents (agglutination)
03DNA extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedNucleoSpin Blood DNA purification
Takara BioCell-free DNA purification (fetal RhD)
04Blood-group genotyping
BAG Diagnostics · recommendedERY Q blood-group real-time PCR
BAG DiagnosticsBAGene SSP kits for rare and variant alleles
05Fetal RhD
BAG DiagnosticsFastQ RHD fetal real-time PCR
06Instruments & software
Allsheng · recommendedReal-time PCR system
BAG DiagnosticsPlexTyper interpretation software
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes

Serology answers most routine questions; genotyping settles weak D, partial D and patients whose red cells are coated or recently transfused.

Long-read genomics

PacBio HiFi Whole-Genome Sequencing

HiFi long reads resolve structural variants, repeat expansions, phasing and native 5mC in one run.

01HMW DNA extraction
PacBioNanobind HMW DNA extraction
02Sample prep & QC
Yourgene Health · recommendedLightBench Discover sizing & QC
AllshengFluorometer (quantity)
03Library preparation
PacBioSMRTbell Prep Kit 3.0
04Size selection
Yourgene HealthLightBench size selection (PacBio-compatible)
05Sequencing
PacBio · recommendedRevio system
PacBioVega benchtop system
06Analysis
PacBioSMRT Link: HiFi variant, SV and 5mC calling
JET BIOFIL consumablesWide-bore & filter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips

Also used for agrigenomics: crop and livestock reference genomes and pan-genomes.

Long-read genomics

Full-Length RNA (Iso-Seq)

Full-length transcripts reveal isoforms and fusion partners without assembly.

01RNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin RNA purification
02RNA QC
AllshengBiofragment Analysis System (integrity)
03Library preparation
PacBioKinnex full-length RNA kit
04Sequencing
PacBioRevio system
05Analysis
PacBioSMRT Link Iso-Seq pipeline
JET BIOFIL consumablesWide-bore & filter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips

Long-read genomics

DNA Methylation Profiling

Two routes to methylation biomarkers: native 5mC from HiFi reads, or targeted enzymatic methyl-seq on short reads.

01DNA extraction
PacBio · recommendedNanobind HMW DNA extraction (HiFi route)
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA purification (short-read route)
02Sample prep & QC
Yourgene HealthLightBench Discover sizing & QC
03Library preparation
PacBio · recommendedSMRTbell Prep Kit 3.0 (native 5mC, no conversion)
Twist BioscienceMethylation Detection System + Human Methylome Panel
04Sequencing
PacBio · recommendedRevio system
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
05Analysis
PacBio · recommendedSMRT Link 5mC calling
Sourced per projectMethylation calling (short-read route)
JET BIOFIL consumablesWide-bore & filter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips

Long-read genomics

High-Resolution HLA Typing

Phased, full-gene HLA typing for transplant matching and immunotherapy research.

01DNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA purification
02Library preparation
PacBio · recommendedFull-length HLA amplicons + SMRTbell Prep Kit 3.0
Twist BioscienceCustom panel covering HLA genes (short-read)
03Routine typing alongside
BAG DiagnosticsHISTO TYPE Rainbow real-time PCR or HISTO SPOT SSO for fast low-to-medium resolution
04Size selection & QC
Yourgene HealthLightBench size selection
05Sequencing
PacBioRevio or Vega system
06Analysis
Sourced per projectHLA typing software, scoped per project
JET BIOFIL consumablesWide-bore & filter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips

HLA amplicon primers and typing software are chosen with you; neither is a PacBio catalogue kit.

Reproductive health

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

cfDNA screening for T21, T18, T13 and sex-chromosome aneuploidies, by NGS or by digital PCR.

01Blood collection
Sourced per projectcfDNA-stabilising blood collection tubes
02cfDNA extraction
Takara BioCell-free DNA purification kit
03Assay
Yourgene Health · recommendedClarigene NIPT workflow (NGS route)
Atila BiosystemsiSAFE NIPT Comprehensive Kit (digital PCR route)
04Size selection & QC
Yourgene HealthLightBench size selection (NGS route)
05Detection
Sourced per project · recommendedShort-read sequencer (NGS route)
Sourced per projectnaica or QIAcuity digital PCR (iSAFE route)
06Fetal fraction & report
Yourgene Health · recommendedClarigene analysis software
Atila BiosystemsiSAFE fetal fraction & gender assays
07Fetal RhD (RhD-negative mothers)
BAG DiagnosticsFastQ RHD fetal real-time PCR from the same maternal plasma
JET BIOFIL consumables15 mL centrifuge tubes (plasma separation) · Filter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

The two routes are alternatives: choose NGS for scale, digital PCR for low-volume labs without a sequencer.

Reproductive health

Pregnancy Loss & Male Infertility

Rapid aneuploidy testing of products of conception and genetic causes of male-factor infertility.

01DNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA purification
02Assay
Yourgene Health · recommendedPregnancy Loss & Male Factor Infertility Panels
Yourgene HealthRapid Prenatal Aneuploidy Analysis (IVDR)
AM DiagnosticsThrombophilia PCR kits (Factor V Leiden, Factor II, MTHFR, PAI-1)
03Reporting
Yourgene HealthPanel analysis software
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes

Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Panel

Germline PGx panels to guide chemotherapy, immunosuppression and pain-management dosing.

01DNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA purification
02Library preparation
Atila Biosystems · recommendedPGx Core Drug Metabolism (ADME) Panel
Atila BiosystemsPGx Pain & Opioid / Oncology panels
Twist BioscienceCustom PGx capture panel
03Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
04Analysis & reporting
Sourced per projectStar-allele calling and PGx report
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

Infectious disease

Infectious Disease Testing

Molecular detection, serology and viral drug-resistance genotyping for clinical and veterinary labs.

01Extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedViral DNA/RNA purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
AM DiagnosticsLUCO viral nucleic-acid extraction kit
02Molecular detection
Atila Biosystems · recommendediAMP isothermal panels (UTI, wound, fungal, HPV)
Takara BioOne Step PrimeScript RT-PCR (lab-developed assays)
03Serology
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedClinical & veterinary ELISA kits
ElabscienceInfectious-disease antigen & antibody ELISA
ImmundiagnostikELISA immunoassays
04T-cell immunity
MabtechELISpot Path panels (TB, CMV, EBV, SARS-CoV-2)
05Viral genotyping & resistance
ABL DiagnosticsDeepChek HIV / HCV genotyping kits
06Real-time PCR kits
AM Diagnostics · recommendedCE-marked PCR kits: hepatitis, HIV, CMV, TB, respiratory, STI and AMR panels
BAG DiagnosticsViroQ SARS-CoV-2 / Flu A/B / RSV real-time PCR
07qPCR master mix (lab-developed tests)
Takara Bio · recommendedPremix Ex Taq (Probe qPCR) / One Step PrimeScript RT-PCR
AM DiagnosticsSATO qPCR and RT-qPCR master mixes
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes · Assay microplates

Stages are independent test types; labs usually adopt the ones matching their menu.

Immunoassays & antibodies

Cytokine & Biomarker ELISA

Quantify cytokines, hormones and disease biomarkers in serum, plasma or culture supernatant.

01Sample prep
Sourced per projectSerum / plasma / supernatant collection
02Immunoassay
Elabscience · recommendedELISA & CLIA kits
MabtechELISA kits & EYRAplex multiplex
03Standards & spikes
Procell · recommendedRecombinant cytokines
ElabscienceRecombinant proteins
04Wash & read
AllshengMicroplate washer & multi-mode reader
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Assay microplates · Microcentrifuge tubes · Syringe filters

Immunoassays & antibodies

Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping

Characterise immune-cell populations and activation markers in blood or cultured cells.

01Cells
Sourced per project · recommendedPBMC or whole blood
ProcellPrimary immune cells
02Stimulation
Procell · recommendedRecombinant cytokines
MabtechPeptide pools for T-cell stimulation
03Staining
ElabscienceFlow cytometry antibodies & buffers
04Functional readout
Mabtech · recommendedELISpot / FluoroSpot kits
ElabscienceCell assay kits
JET BIOFIL consumablesSerological pipettes · 15 / 50 mL centrifuge tubes · Filter pipette tips · Round-bottom tubes & multiwell plates

Immunoassays & antibodies

Antibody & Antigen Validation (Western / ICW)

Confirm antibody specificity and quantify target proteins by quantitative Western blot and In-Cell Western.

01Antigen / positive control
Elabscience · recommendedRecombinant proteins & antigens
ProcellRecombinant proteins
02Primary antibody
Elabscience · recommendedPrimary antibodies
Aviva Systems BiologyPrimary antibodies
03Detection
LICORbio · recommendedFluorescent secondary antibodies
Aviva Systems BiologySecondary antibodies
04Imaging & quantitation
LICORbioOdyssey imager + Image Studio
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Microcentrifuge tubes · Multiwell plates (ICW)

Cell biology

Primary Cell & Stem Cell Culture

Isolate, expand and bank primary or stem cells with defined media, sera and growth factors.

01Cells
Procell · recommendedPrimary cells (human & animal)
CytionPrimary cells & authenticated lines
02Media & growth factors
Procell · recommendedSpecialised & serum-free media, cytokines
PAN-BiotechPowerstem MSC & Panserin media
Takara BioStem cell media & differentiation kits
03Serum
Procell · recommendedFetal bovine serum
SeranaFetal bovine serum
04Characterisation
Elabscience · recommendedFlow antibodies for surface markers
AllshengAutomated cell counter
05Banking
CytionCell banking & sample storage service
Sourced per project · recommendedIn-house cryopreservation
JET BIOFIL consumablesCell culture flasks, dishes & multiwell plates · Serological pipettes · 15 / 50 mL centrifuge tubes · Cryogenic vials · Vacuum filtration units for media

Cell biology

Cell-Based Assays

Measure proliferation, cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and secreted proteins in cultured cells.

01Cells
Procell · recommendedCell lines & primary cells
CytionAssay-ready cells
02Culture
Procell · recommendedMedia, FBS & reagents
PAN-BiotechClassic media
03Assay
Elabscience · recommendedCell assay & biochemical kits
Eurofins DiscoverXCell-based functional assays
04Secreted proteins
ElabscienceELISA kits
05Readout
AllshengMulti-mode microplate reader
JET BIOFIL consumablesCell culture flasks, dishes & multiwell plates · Serological pipettes · 15 / 50 mL centrifuge tubes · Assay microplates

Biopharma QC

Biologics & Cell Therapy QC

Release and in-process testing for cell-line-derived products: residual DNA, mycoplasma, potency and standards.

01Cell lines
Cytion · recommendedSTR-authenticated production & assay cell lines
Eurofins DiscoverXStable reporter cell lines
02Culture & expansion
PAN-Biotech · recommendedPanserin serum-free media
ProcellSerum-free media & cytokines
SeranaFetal bovine serum
03Residual host-cell DNA
Shentek Bio · recommendedResidual host-cell DNA quantitation kits
Shentek BiorHCDpurify sample preparation
04Mycoplasma
Shentek BioMycoplasma Detection Kit (2G)
05Potency
Eurofins DiscoverX · recommendedPathHunter potency bioassays
MabtechELISpot / FluoroSpot (T-cell products)
06Reference standards
NIBSCWHO International Standards
JET BIOFIL consumablesCell culture flasks, dishes & multiwell plates · Serological pipettes · 15 / 50 mL centrifuge tubes · PCR plates & strips · Syringe filters

Proteomics

Recombinant Protein Expression & Validation

Clone, express, purify and quantify a recombinant protein.

01Cloning
Takara BioIn-Fusion Seamless Cloning
02Expression host
Cytion · recommendedHEK293 / CHO cell lines
PAN-BiotechPanserin 293 medium
ProcellCulture media & FBS
03Purification
Takara BioHis-tag protein purification
04Detection
Elabscience · recommendedELISA & tag antibodies
Aviva Systems BiologyAntibodies & ELISA kits
05Imaging & quantitation
LICORbioOdyssey imaging & quantitative Western reagents
JET BIOFIL consumablesCell culture flasks, dishes & multiwell plates · Serological pipettes · 15 / 50 mL centrifuge tubes · Filter pipette tips · Syringe filters

Animal health

Poultry Flock Surveillance

Serology to track vaccination and exposure, and real-time PCR to confirm active infection in broiler, layer and breeder flocks.

01Samples
Sourced per projectSerum, tracheal / cloacal swabs, tissue
02Nucleic-acid extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedViral DNA/RNA purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
03Serology (ELISA)
BioStone Animal Health · recommendedPoultry ELISA kits
Gold Standard DiagnosticsVeterinary ELISA kits (poultry)
04Pathogen PCR
BioStone Animal Health · recommendedPoultry real-time PCR: avian influenza, Newcastle disease, IBV, IBDV, ILT, MG / MS, Salmonella
Gold Standard DiagnosticsVeterinary real-time PCR kits
AM DiagnosticsVET TECH avian influenza (H5, H7, H9) and IBV PCR kits
05Instruments
Allsheng · recommendedReal-time PCR system + microplate washer & reader
Gold Standard DiagnosticsELISA analyser / real-time PCR cycler
06Interpretation
BioStone Animal HealthELISA titre software & flock reports
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes · Assay microplates

Run serology before and after vaccination to check titres; send PCR only on suspect birds to keep costs down.

Animal health

Cattle, Buffalo & Small-Ruminant Herd Health

Herd screening from serum or milk and PCR confirmation of blood-borne and reproductive pathogens.

01Samples
Sourced per projectSerum, bulk-tank or individual milk, whole blood
02Extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedNucleoSpin blood / tissue DNA purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
03Serology (ELISA)
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedBovine & small-ruminant ELISA kits (serum / milk)
BioStone Animal HealthRuminant ELISA kits
04Pathogen PCR
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedVeterinary qPCR, e.g. Brucella, Anaplasma marginale / ovis
BioStone Animal HealthRuminant real-time PCR kits
AM DiagnosticsVET TECH BVDV, bluetongue, bovine rotavirus and Brucella PCR kits
05Instruments
AllshengReal-time PCR system + microplate reader
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes · Assay microplates

Animal health

Swine Disease Monitoring

Sow-herd and grower serology with PCR for respiratory and systemic pathogens.

01Extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedViral DNA/RNA purification
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
02Serology (ELISA)
BioStone Animal Health · recommendedSwine ELISA kits
03Pathogen PCR
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedSwine qPCR, e.g. Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae / suis
BioStone Animal HealthSwine real-time PCR kits
AM DiagnosticsVET TECH African swine fever virus PCR kit
04Instruments
AllshengReal-time PCR system + microplate reader
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes · Assay microplates

Animal health

Aquaculture Pathogen Screening

PCR screening of fish and shrimp stock and hatchery water for bacterial and viral pathogens.

01Samples
Sourced per projectTissue, gill, fry or water filtrate
02Extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin tissue / viral purification
03Pathogen PCR
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedAquaculture qPCR, e.g. Aeromonas hydrophila / salmonicida
BioStone Animal HealthAquatic animal PCR kits
04Instruments
AllshengReal-time PCR system
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes · Syringe filters & vacuum filtration units

Animal health

Companion-Animal Diagnostics

PCR panels and allergy testing for veterinary clinics and pet diagnostic labs.

01Extraction
Takara BioViral DNA/RNA purification
02Pathogen PCR
BioStone Animal HealthPet real-time PCR kits
03Allergy testing
Gold Standard DiagnosticsCanine INgezim PLEX sensitization kits (allergen IgE)
04Instruments
AllshengReal-time PCR system
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes

Food & feed safety

Meat Species & Halal Authentication

Detect undeclared pork, beef, mutton or other species in raw and processed meat products.

01Sample prep
Sourced per projectHomogenised raw or processed product
02DNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin Food DNA purification
03Species PCR
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedAnimal species identification real-time PCR kits
BioStone Animal HealthAsurDx porcine / bovine / ovine PCR kits
04Readout
Allsheng · recommendedReal-time PCR system
Gold Standard DiagnosticsReal-time PCR cycler
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes · 50 mL centrifuge tubes

For in-house primer design across more species, see JBS's species-ID primer designer.

Food & feed safety

Veterinary Drug Residues

Screen milk, meat, eggs, honey and fish for antibiotic and other veterinary drug residues before release or export.

01Extraction
Sourced per projectKit-specific sample extraction
02Residue ELISA
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedVeterinary drug residue ELISA kits
BioStone Animal HealthDrug-residue test kits
03Read
Allsheng · recommendedMicroplate washer & reader
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Assay microplates · Microcentrifuge tubes · Syringe filters · 50 mL centrifuge tubes

Food & feed safety

Mycotoxins in Grain & Feed

Aflatoxin, ochratoxin, DON, zearalenone and fumonisin testing in grain, feed and food.

01Extraction & clean-up
PriboLabImmunoaffinity columns & sample prep
02Screening
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedMycotoxin ELISA kits & automation
PriboLabMycotoxin ELISA kits
BioStone Animal HealthMycotoxin test kits
ImmundiagnostikIDKfood mycotoxin kits
03Calibration
PriboLabMycotoxin reference standards
04Read
Allsheng · recommendedMicroplate reader & washer
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Assay microplates · Microcentrifuge tubes · Syringe filters · 50 mL centrifuge tubes

Food & feed safety

Food Allergen Testing

Check products and clean-downs for gluten, milk, egg, peanut and other allergens.

01Swab / sample prep
Sourced per projectProduct sample or surface swab
02Allergen assay
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedAllergen ELISA & rapid tests
ImmundiagnostikIDKfood allergen kits
03Read
AllshengMicroplate reader
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Assay microplates · Microcentrifuge tubes · Syringe filters

Food & feed safety

Food Pathogen Detection

Detect Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli and other pathogens in raw and processed food.

01Enrichment
02Detection
Gold Standard Diagnostics · recommendedFood pathogen detection kits
AM DiagnosticsSalmonella, E. coli O157, Campylobacter and norovirus PCR kits
BioStone Animal HealthFoodborne pathogen kits
03Confirmation
AllshengReal-time PCR system
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes · Petri dishes & 50 mL tubes

Plant & crop

GMO Screening of Seed & Grain

Screen, identify and quantify GM events in seed, grain and feed for import, export and labelling compliance.

01DNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin Food / Plant DNA purification
02Screening PCR
Gold Standard DiagnosticsGMO screening real-time PCR (e.g. 35S / NOS elements)
03Event identification & quantitation
Gold Standard DiagnosticsGMO event identification & quantification kits
04Plant species check
Gold Standard DiagnosticsPlant species identification PCR
05Readout
Allsheng · recommendedReal-time PCR system
Gold Standard DiagnosticsReal-time PCR cycler
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · PCR plates & strips · Microcentrifuge tubes

Plant & crop

Marker Genotyping for Crop Breeding

Genotype hundreds of SNP markers across breeding populations for marker-assisted selection.

01DNA extraction
Takara Bio · recommendedNucleoSpin Plant DNA / NucleoMag automated
AllshengAuto-Pure automated extraction
02Library preparation
Paragon Genomics · recommendedCleanPlex custom amplicon panel
Twist BioscienceCustom target-capture panel
03Sequencing
Sourced per projectShort-read sequencer (Illumina / Element-compatible; platform agreed per project)
04Analysis
Sourced per projectGenotype calling
JET BIOFIL consumablesFilter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips & plates

For new crop reference genomes, use the PacBio HiFi whole-genome workflow.

Microbiome

Long-Read Microbiome Profiling

Full-length 16S and HiFi shotgun metagenomes classify microbes to species and strain level.

01DNA extraction
Takara BioNucleoSpin DNA purification (stool / soil)
02Library preparation
PacBio · recommendedKinnex 16S rRNA kit
PacBioSMRTbell Prep Kit 3.0 (shotgun metagenome)
03Size selection & QC
Yourgene HealthLightBench size selection (shotgun route)
Allsheng · recommendedFluorometer
04Sequencing
PacBioRevio or Vega system
05Analysis
PacBioHiFi 16S & metagenomics pipelines
JET BIOFIL consumablesWide-bore & filter pipette tips · Low-bind microcentrifuge tubes · PCR strips

Applies equally to tumour, gut, soil and rumen samples.