Quite fast but customer service is lacking

Pathology and Microbiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Graduate student

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Company:

Eurofins MWG Operon

Service Provided:

DNA sequencing

We use Eurofins for our DNA sequencing needs. They provide all the necessary supplies (including shipping). We send in the DNA sequence we would like sequenced along with the primers (overnight as provided by the company). The next day, the sequencing data is available on their website.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Downstream Applications

To confirm sequence of interest

Timeline

Overnight

Nature of Service

DNA sequencing

Technical Service

Not technical, but customer service could be improved

Delivery

Company was slow to ship out supplies

Results Summary

Unfortunately, Eurofins does not work well with our University ordering system. We have to go through their website to get a "quote" of the services we would like to buy, then send them the quote through our purchasing department. It would be nice if the company would be willing to accept orders without having to go through their website. Their customer service also leaves something to be desired. We never receive confirmation that they have received our order. After a week of waiting, I finally called them to find out they had received the order but it was never shipped out. However, I did receive the order the day after I placed that call. Finally, obtaining the sequencing data is taking longer than it used to. A year ago, we got the sequencing data the morning after we send the samples in. Now, we usually get the data the evening after. This is not a big difference (morning versus evening) but when you are anxiously awaiting results, every hour counts :)

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Summary

The Good

Provides easy way to sequence DNA, quick analysis, and sequencing service

The Bad

Can be complicated to purchase reactions

The Bottom Line

We continue to use Eurofins because they are quick and easy. However, we would definitely recommend the company consider changes to how customers can purchase and pay for the service.

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