Abstract 1349: Improved human exome sequencing workflow with the most complete coverage

Abstract Consisting of only ~2% of the human genome, the exome accounts for ~85% of genetic disorders. Efficient sequencing of the human exome with complete and high coverage depth at low cost is invaluable for furthering research in clinical applications. IDT's xGen Exome Panel has proven to be a high performing option. Here, we present the updated xGen Exome Research Panel v2.0 in direct comparison with two other leading commercial human exome panels, using workflows per manufacturer's specifications. NA12878 genomic DNA libraries were pooled together for 8-plex captures for all three platforms and sequenced on the Illumina NextSeq 500. Equivalent number of reads per sample were analyzed against a universal human exome target space to compare across the different exome panels. IDT's Exome NGS solution provided significantly highest on-target percentage at >90% as well as the greatest depth of coverage at >96% bases covered at >20X and >98% bases covered at >10X. Importantly, IDT's platform also reported the most complete gene-level coverage, demonstrated by minimal exon drop-outs in difficult-to-target genes. While 8-plex is the upper limit supported by other suppliers, IDT's platform supports 12-plex workflow. The higher multiplex in combination with high coverage and on-target performance enables IDT to present the lowest total sequencing cost per sample. Since IDT hybridization capture baits are individually synthesized and qualified with the same high standards as standalone oligonucleotide products, lot-to-lot variability is negligible. This presents researchers with an option they can rely on for long-term use and places the focus on the true variabilities of the sample. In conclusion, this study demonstrates xGen Exome Research Panel v2.0, when combined with IDT's DNA Library Prep Kit, provides researchers with a complete Exome NGS solution that is competitive both in performance and sequencing cost. Citation Format: Manqing Hong, Bosun Min, Nicole Roseman, Ekaterina Star, Timothy Rusch, Krishnalekha Datta, Steve Groenewold, Longhui Ren, Jinglie Zhou, Kevin Lai, Xiaohui Wang, Nick Downey, Kristina Giorda, Alexandra Wang, Yu Wang, Lynette A. Lewis, Patrick J. Lau, Steven Henck. Improved human exome sequencing workflow with the most complete coverage [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research 2020; 2020 Apr 27-28 and Jun 22-24. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2020;80(16 Suppl):Abstract nr 1349.