Analysis methods

Goal

Sample types

Identification method

Processing time

Deals

Individual identification - Unique assignment to target organism

Insect larvae, eggs, adults or parts of unknown animals, fungi, plants

Sanger sequencing - CO1 barcodes

1-2 weeks

Analysis of individuals

Specify Kit as a complete solution

Mixed Samples Analysis - Creation of complete species lists from mixed samples

Various mixed samples possible (e.g., insect traps, processed foods, faeces, soil, bark, water or stomach samples)

Next generation sequening (NGS) - CO1 minibarcodes

2-6 weeks

(6-12 weeks Eco-Run)

Analysis of entire mixed samples

Economy Run as cheap alternative

Individuals from same species

Individuals for the purpose of comparison

NGS and Nextera - mitochondrial genome sequencing

2-6 weeks

Analysis of the entire mitochondrial genome for questions regarding population genetics