National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Paired-End Sequencing
A DNA sequencing strategy where a single read is initiated from each end of a DNA fragment.
Review and references
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2026-10-19
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Paired-End Sequencing (C150423)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C150423. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Prenatal Screening Via cfDNA - Paired-End Sequencing Utilizing Fragment Size Information Reduces the Screen Positive Rate for X Chromosome Aneuploidies. — Prenat Diagn, 2026-05-14 (PMID 42133921; literature)
What it is
A DNA sequencing strategy where a single read is initiated from each end of a DNA fragment.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C150423. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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Compliance note
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.