Middleton, Wis. – Lucigen Corp announced today that it has successfully completed Illumina CSPro™ certification for next generation sequencing (NGS), gaining entry to an elite group of Illumina genomics service providers globally. Illumina Inc., a San Diego-based company, provides leading-edge genetic analysis tools to genomics centers worldwide.

Illumina CSPro is the collaborative service provider partnership dedicated to ensuring the delivery of the highest-quality data available for genetic analysis applications. Illumina CSPro participants undergo a rigorous two-phase certification process that includes minimum data generation, data certification, and an on-site audit of the facility and processes.

Angela Ryan, Director of Marketing at Lucigen, states, “Receiving CSPro Certification confirms Lucigen’s commitment to the highest quality consultative NGS service. We offer services from closing and finishing small genomes to improving complex genome assemblies providing larger N50 values. Our processes help resolve structural variants, haplotypes, sub-genomes and other long range contextual information. This certification will allow our highly trained staff to address the most complex NGS challenges in a helpful, collaborative way.”

“Illumina CSPro recognizes organizations that provide customers with industry-leading data quality and service in genetic analysis,” said Karen Possemato, Illumina’s Sr. Director of Corporate Marketing. “Lucigen is now a Certified Service Provider throughout the world, able to provide NGS services using Illumina technology. Now that Lucigen is a global CSPro partner, we are excited to work with them to make it easier for scientists to access the power of Illumina’s genetic analysis technologies.”