Product Description
Benchmarking a long-read metagenomics pipeline requires a reference built from long, intact DNA. This Zymo Research standard supplies high molecular weight genomic DNA from a defined mix of microbes, so labs can test Nanopore or PacBio workflows for accuracy, assembly quality and abundance estimation. It is intended for third-generation sequencing workflows.
This listing is for catalog number D6322: ZymoBIOMICS HMW DNA Standard, 50 µl. The standard pools HMW genomic DNA isolated from pure cultures of seven bacteria and one yeast, with negligible impurity below 0.01% and GC content spanning 15% to 85%. Seven bacterial strains are each present at 14% and Saccharomyces cerevisiae at 2%. Use it to compare platforms and protocols or as an ongoing quality control. Each tube contains 50 µl. LIGHT LABS ships genuine Zymo Research products with knowledgeable support from our Englewood, Colorado team.
Key Features
- High molecular weight DNA – Intact genomic DNA tailored to long-read sequencing.
- Defined composition – Seven bacteria at 14% each and one yeast at 2%.
- Wide GC range – Genomes span about 15% to 85% GC.
- Minimal impurity – Contaminating DNA is below 0.01%.
- Benchmark and QC – Supports platform comparisons and routine quality control.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | D6322 |
| Brand | Zymo Research |
| Description | ZymoBIOMICS HMW DNA Standard, 50 µl |
| Format | Pooled HMW genomic DNA |
| Volume | 50 µl |
| Organisms | 7 bacteria and 1 yeast |
| Impurity | < 0.01% |
| GC content range | 15% - 85% |
| Theoretical composition (gDNA) | P. aeruginosa, E. coli, S. enterica, E. faecalis, S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, B. subtilis at 14% each; S. cerevisiae 2% |
| Shipping Conditions | Ships at room temperature |
| Storage | -20°C |
Applications
- Nanopore metagenomics benchmarking
- PacBio long-read QC
- Metagenome assembly validation
- Long-read bioinformatics testing
- Routine sequencing control
