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Microbial Identification
Culture-independent and isolate-based microbial identification using 16S rRNA (bacteria) and 18S rRNA / ITS (fungi) sequencing — with species-level resolution and quality-checked reference assignment.
What we offer
Bacterial 16S rRNA identification
Fungal 18S / ITS identification
Species-level taxonomic assignment
Reports with similarity & confidence scores
What you receive
Raw FASTQ data with QC reports
Reference-aligned BAM / CRAM files
Annotated variant calls (VCF)
De novo / hybrid assembly contigs
Coverage & quality metrics dashboard
Publication-ready summary report
Workflow
1
Sample & QC
Extraction, QC and library prep under documented, standardised protocols.
2
Sequencing / Processing
Calibrated runs and pipelines on validated platforms.
3
Bioinformatics
HPC-backed assembly, alignment, variant calling and annotation.
4
Report & Insight
Publication-ready reports, with a dedicated project manager throughout.
Frequently asked
We accept tissue, whole blood, cell pellets, extracted DNA/RNA and a range of environmental and microbial samples. Our team advises on collection and shipping for each project.
Specifications
PlatformsIllumina · PacBio · ONT
Read strategyShort / Long / Hybrid
CoverageProject-dependent
Sample inputDNA / RNA / Tissue
Turnaround2 – 6 weeks
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Microbial Identification Services India: 16S rRNA, 18S rRNA, ITS & Shotgun Metagenomics
Yaazh Xenomics – ISO-Certified Genomics Lab in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Precise, affordable, publication-ready microbial identification for researchers, industries & institutions across India.Why Microbial Identification Matters in 2026
Microbes drive 90% of Earth's biochemical processes. Accurate identification is essential for microbiome research, environmental monitoring, food safety, probiotics validation, clinical diagnostics, agriculture, and bioremediation. Traditional culturing misses >99% of microbes. Modern DNA-based methods (16S/18S/ITS amplicon & shotgun metagenomics) reveal the full unculturable microbial world. At Yaazh Xenomics, we deliver end-to-end microbial identification services using gold-standard Sanger + cutting-edge NGS (Illumina & Oxford Nanopore) with free expert bioinformatics.Our Microbial Identification Technologies
| Method | Target Organisms | Technology | Key Advantages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16S rRNA Sequencing | Bacteria & Archaea (incl. Actinomycetes) | Sanger (full ~1500 bp) or NGS (V3-V4) | Gold standard taxonomic ID, phylogenetic trees | Pure cultures, environmental samples, probiotics |
| 18S rRNA Sequencing | Fungi, Protists, Algae, Micro-eukaryotes | Sanger (full ~1800 bp) or NGS (V4/V9) | High-resolution eukaryotic diversity | Soil, water, marine, gut eukaryotic communities |
| ITS Sequencing | Fungi (species-level) | Sanger or NGS (ITS1/ITS2) | Highest fungal resolution (UNITE database) | Fermented foods, clinical fungi, soil mycology |
| Shotgun Metagenomics | All microbes + viruses + functional genes | Illumina / Nanopore (deep sequencing) | Strain-level + functional pathways (KEGG, CARD) | Gut microbiome, AMR studies, novel gene discovery |
Our Complete Workflow (End-to-End)
- Sample Collection & DNA Extraction – Optimized kits for soil, water, gut, food, clinical, plant, sediment samples. Host depletion available.
- PCR Amplification – Hypervariable regions (16S: V1–V9 or V3-V4; 18S: V4; ITS: ITS1/2) using universal primers (27F/1492R, TAReuk454FWD1, etc.). Gel verification.
- Library Prep & Sequencing – Sanger for pure isolates; Illumina/Nanopore for complex communities. High-depth coverage (Q20+ quality).
- Bioinformatics Analysis (Free standard package):
- Quality trimming, denoising, OTU/ASV clustering (QIIME2/Mothur/DADA2)
- Taxonomic classification (SILVA, Greengenes, UNITE, PR2, NCBI)
- Alpha/Beta diversity, rarefaction curves, PCoA/heatmaps
- Phylogenetic trees (ML/NJ), differential abundance
- Functional profiling (HUMAnN, KEGG) for shotgun
- Antibiotic resistance (CARD), virulence (VFDB)
- Publication-Ready Deliverables – Raw FASTQ/.ab1 files, assembled contigs, taxonomy tables, diversity reports, phylogenetic trees (Newick + PDF), full methodology PDF.
Why Researchers & Industries Choose Yaazh Xenomics
- Affordable Excellence – Latest NGS + Sanger at the lowest prices in India (“Latest Technology in Lowest Price”).
- Free Advanced Bioinformatics – OTU/ASV tables, phylogenetic trees, diversity analysis & custom reports included.
- ISO-Certified Quality – Strict contamination controls, clean-room protocols, negative/positive controls.
- Pan-India Service – Coimbatore HQ + branches in Chennai, Madurai, Mumbai, Pondicherry & Visakhapatnam. Free sample pickup all over India.
- Fast TAT – 7–10 days (Sanger) / 15–35 days (NGS metagenomics).
- Publication & Thesis Ready – Data accepted in high-impact journals; raw files + detailed reports provided.
Key Applications in India
- Gut microbiome & health studies (dysbiosis, probiotics)
- Environmental monitoring (soil, water, wastewater biodiversity)
- Food safety & fermentation (dairy, probiotics validation)
- Agriculture & plant-microbe interactions (rhizosphere)
- Clinical & veterinary pathogen identification
- Bioremediation & industrial biotech
- Novel species discovery & phylogenetic research