QIAseq SARS-CoV-2 Artic Panel

Built on the ARTIC tiled primer design, this amplicon-based next-generation sequencing panel from QIAGEN enables whole-genome amplification of SARS-CoV-2 from clinical research samples, supporting complete viral genome coverage in a streamlined workflow. The QIAseq SARS-CoV-2 Artic Panel delivers multiplex primer pools optimized for tiled PCR, producing overlapping amplicons sequenced on Illumina and other short-read NGS platforms. Researchers apply the workflow for variant identification, lineage assignment, and outbreak tracking, including characterization of spike protein mutations. The protocol accommodates viral RNA extracted from nasopharyngeal swabs, saliva, and other respiratory specimens. Library preparation produces libraries compatible with standard QIAGEN and Illumina sequencing reagents, and the panel integrates with bioinformatics pipelines for read alignment, consensus generation, and phylogenetic analysis. Each kit supports high-throughput viral surveillance and epidemiological monitoring in laboratory settings. Intended for research use only, the panel serves as a comprehensive tool for genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and related coronaviruses in public health and infectious disease research programs.