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. 2012 Nov 16;83(1):14–21. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2012.10.003

Table II.

Comparison of sequencing technologies

Sequencing technology platform
First generation Second generation Third generation
Resolution Average of multiple DNA copies Average of multiple DNA copies Single molecule
Read length generated 800–1000 bp <400 bp 1000–10,000 bp
Financial cost per base High Low Moderate
Financial cost per run Low High Low
Sample preparation Moderate Complex Variable
Time to result Hours Days Minutes to hours