WGS Wet lab workflow for Illumina MiSeq

DNA Extraction

Manual DNA Extraction using Qiagen DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kit

DNA Quantification

DNA Quantification using the Qubit Fluorometer

Library Preparation

Illumina DNA Prep (M) Tagmentation Library Preparation for use on an Illumina MiSeq Sequencer

Sequencing

Procedure for Operation and Maintenance of the Illumina MiSeq for Whole Genome Sequencing

Dry lab workflow for sequence QC and NCBI submission - Direct Submission:

The following protocols are also included in a Springer Methods book chapter collection: Utilizing the Public GenomeTrakr Database for Foodborne Pathogen Traceback (protocols.io)

Check sequence quality:

Quality control assessment for microbial genomes: GalaxyTrakr MicroRunQC workflow

Populate BioSample AND SRA metadata templates:

Guidance for populating GenomeTrakr metadata templates (BioSample and SRA)

Submit sequence and metadata to NCBI:

NCBI submission protocol for microbial pathogen surveillance

Update, retract, or replace these records in NCBI databases, if necessary:

NCBI data curation protocol - SOP for editing GenomeTrakr submissions (protocols.io)

Dry lab workflow for sequence QC and NCBI submission - PulseNet labs:

Check sequence quality:

Follow the CDC's guidance for assessing QC in BioNumerics

Populate NCBI template:

Populating NCBI template for submissions using BioNumerics v7.6

Submit sequence and metadata to NCBI:

Follow the CDC's guidance for NCBI submissions through BioNumerics.

Update, retract, or replace these records in NCBI databases, if necessary:

NCBI data curation protocol - SOP for editing GenomeTrakr submissions (protocols.io)