BioID Genomics, Inc is a leading biotechnology company specializing in sequencing and software solutions for the identification and characterization of microbes. With over 32 years of experience in sequencing reagents, systems, and software technologies, BioID Genomics is at the forefront of the industry. Their flagship commercial product, the 16S Microbial ID Kit, is compatible with the Illumina MiSeq and revolutionizes microbial detection and identification.

This Research Use Only (RUO) kit allows for accurate detection of microbes through DNA sequencing in a wide range of sample types, from environmental and biological samples to mixed or pure microbial cultures. The 16S Microbial ID Kit offers efficient and rapid detection and identification of microbes, with minimal hands-on-time. It eliminates the need for library preparation kits, reducing pre-sequencing time to as little as 3 hours.

The kit utilizes a unique indexing and amplification strategy, replacing traditional library preparation with reliable and sensitive PCR. After PCR amplification, the DNA is ready for library pooling and sequencing on an Illumina MiSeq. BioID Genomics provides access to their patented RIDI™ cloud-based analysis and reporting software system, which accurately identifies microbes at the lowest taxonomic level and offers useful report configuration options.

The kit supports multiplexed detection of up to 96 samples and is designed to empower sequencing novice laboratories to perform comprehensive microbial analysis. With BioID Genomics' 16S Microbial ID Kit, the “Platinum Standard” for microbiology has finally arrived