Laboratory Genomics

Sequencing-Based Techniques (MLS)

Learning Lab for Medical Laboratory Scientists

Author information
Jillian G. Buchan, MS, PhD, FACMG
Ozge Birsoy, PhD, FACMG

Learning objectives:

  • Explain Sanger Sequencing
  • Describe short read next generation sequencing
  • Identify bioinformatics/identifying variants
  • Discuss applications and limitations of NGS