Glossary Term
FASTQ Format
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A text-based format for storing a biological sequence that encodes the nucleotide calls as well as their quality scores. It is an extension of the FASTA format.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C153250. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
FASTQFASTQ Format