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title: New Turnaround Times & Helpful Resources | GENEWIZ
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# New Turnaround Times & Helpful Resources

Sanger Sequencing, Plasmid Prep, Oligo Synthesis

## Updated Regional Turnaround Times

### **Sanger Sequencing**

| lab | Sanger sequencing | plasmid-ez/pcr-ez/colony-ez(usE the plasmid-ez only box WHERE AVAILABLE) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boston | Next day 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST | No change (8:00 AM EST) |
| RTP | Next day 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST | Next day 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST/6:00 PM EST for Colony-EZ |
| Seattle | Next day 11:00 AM -12:00 PM PST | Next day 10:30 AM PST/3:00 PM PST for Colony-EZ |
| San Diego | Next day 11:00 AM -12:00 PM PST | No change (8:00 AM PST) |
| Los Angeles | Next day 11:00 AM -12:00 PM PST | Next day 10:30 AM PST/3:00 PM PST for Colony-EZ |
| San Francisco | Next day 11:00 AM -12:00 PM PST**\*** | No change (8:00 AM PST) |
| Rest of US | No change to the turnaround time | No change to the turnaround time |

\*Some institutions may have a longer turnaround time. Please [contact us](https://www.genewiz.com/public/company/contact-us/multiomics-synthesis) to confirm the expected turnaround time for your institution. 

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#### **Box 1**

Sanger Sequencing, Plasmid Prep, NGS, and Gene Synthesis samples.

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#### **Box 2**

**Plasmid-EZ/PCR-EZ/Colony-EZ**

To avoid delays and maintain turnaround times, please place **Plasmid-EZ/PCR-EZ/Colony-EZ samples only in the orangePlasmid-EZ box where available**

### **Plasmid Prep**

| lab | plasmid prep |
| --- | --- |
| Boston, San Francisco & San Diego | All samples will be processed in our New Jersey facility. Please allow 1-2 additional days to the sample transit time |
| Rest of US | No change to the turnaround time |

 

### **Oligo Synthesis**

| lab | Oligo Synthesis |
| --- | --- |
| Boston | We will run all synthesis in our Indianapolis lab, with next-day delivery still available for all customers. The new order submission cut-off times are 3:00 PM EST for Oligos up to 30 nt and 10:00 AM EST for Oligos 31–60 nt |

 

## **Helpful Resources**

[![Copy of Sample Submissions Hero Image](https://web.genewiz.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Sample%20Submissions%20Hero%20Image.png?width=500&height=281&name=Copy%20of%20Sample%20Submissions%20Hero%20Image.png)](https://blog.genewiz.com/sample-submission-tips-tricks-set-your-sequencing-project-up-for-success?hsLang=en)

#### Sample Submission Tips & Tricks

Learn best practices for preparing, packaging, and shipping your samples to help protect sample quality and avoid delays.

[Read Blog](https://blog.genewiz.com/sample-submission-tips-tricks-set-your-sequencing-project-up-for-success?hsLang=en)

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#### How to Properly Seal Plates

Watch a step-by-step demonstration on how to properly seal plates before submitting your samples.

[Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7pn9rAX0w)

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