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. 2022 Mar 23;60(4):e02569-21. doi: 10.1128/jcm.02569-21

TABLE 2.

Logistical differences between assays

Category Ampliseq assay CleanPlex assay
Platform Ion Torrent Genexus Illumina MiSeq
Library prep Automated Manual
Wet lab hands-on time 10–20 mins 245 mins
Analysis hands-on time Fully automated 95 mins
Cost per testa $$$ $$
TATb 1 run/24 hrs 1 run/96 hrs
Throughput 14 samples/24 hrs 144 samples/wk
a

Includes costs for reagents and consumables only.

b

Estimated without overnight or weekend staffing.