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Genome Sequencing

GENOME SEQUENCING

Genome in modern genetics and molecular biology, is the entire genetic information belonging to a cell or organism, or specifically the entire nucleic acid that contains that information. Physically, the genome can be divided into different nucleic acid molecules (as chromosomes or plasmids), while functionally, the genome can be divided into genes.

Available Genome Sequencing Services

Understand & Prepare Your Procedure

Genome sequencing is a method used to sequence genomes residing in organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and humans. Each DNA has a unique and distinct sequence of nitrogen bases. The constituents of the nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). different arrangements will produce different characteristics, such as fingerprints, hair color, and other unique patterns.

Genome sequencing is used in research in the fields of genetics and molecular biology, including in the medical field, to understand various diseases. Examples of using whole genome sequencing include:

  • Understand the causes of rare hereditary diseases.
  • Obtaining genetic information related to complex diseases.
  • Finding the causes of mutations in various diseases.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are four main steps to sequencing the genome.

  • DNA Shearing: The molecular-level process of cutting DNA, which is made up of millions of bases A, C, T, and G. The DNA is cut to a size small enough to be fed into a machine to be read.
  • DNA Bar-Coding: Each DNA has a label or barcode attached to it to help identify which piece of DNA belongs to which organism. 
  • Genome Sequencing: DNA that has been given a barcode is inserted into the machine to sort the combination of nitrogen bases.
  • Data Analysis: After the sequence data is obtained, the computer is used to compare it with the previous data and look for differences. This difference will determine how similar the organisms being compared are, as well as the distinguishing characteristics
  1. Registration: You can register online through the Virtu DigiLab application or come directly to the nearest Virtu DigiLab branch.
  2. Informed Consent: You are required to fill in/complete Informed Consent as consent to carry out genomic examination.
  3. Sampling: Sampling can be done at the nearest Virtu DigiLab branch or through the Home Care service for sample collection at your location.
  4. Analytic: The examination is carried out at the Virtu DigiLab National Research Center using the best technology.
  5. Data Analysis: The test results will be analyzed and validated before being given to you.
  6. Result: The examination results will be sent directly to your email and Virtu DigiLab application.