--- title: SeqGen Blog | Others description: Others | --- - [MARKETPLACE](https://seqgen.com/marketplace/) - [CAREERS](https://seqgen.com/careers/) - [TERMS & CONDITIONS](https://seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/POL_011-Rev.A_Terms-and-Conditions-of-Sales-for-Products-and-Services.pdf) - [ISO 9001 CERTIFICATE](https://seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SeqGen-Final-Cert_2026-2029.pdf) - [SALES INQUIRY](https://seqgen.com/sales-inquiry/) - [SERVICE REQUEST](http://seqgen.com/service-request/) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://seqgen.com/testimonials/) [![SeqGen](https://seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/seqgen_logo.png)](https://seqgen.com/) - [SeqMo Rewards](https://seqgen.com/seqmo-rewards/) - [HOME](https://seqgen.com/) - [ABOUT US](https://seqgen.com/about-us/) - [Our History](https://seqgen.com/about-us/our-history-2/) - [Our Engineers](https://seqgen.com/about-us/our-engineers/) - INSTRUMENT MODEL - [LC/MS](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/) - [Sciex 3000 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-3000/) - [Sciex 3200 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-3200/) - [Sciex 4000 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-4000/) - [Sciex 4500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-4500/) - [Sciex 5500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-5500/) - [Sciex 6500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-6500/) - [LC systems](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/lc-systems/) - [DNA Analyzer](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/) - [ABI 3100](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3100/) - [ABI 3130/3130XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3130-3130xl/) - [ABI 3500/3500XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3500-3500xl/) - [ABI 3730/3730XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3730-3500xl/) - [Real-Time PCR](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/) - [ABI 7300/7500](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/abi-7300-7500/) - [ABI 7900](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/abi-7900/) - [Thermal Cyclers](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/) - [ABI 2720](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-2720-2/) - [ABI 9700](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-9700/) - [ABI 9800](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-9800/) - [Liquid Handler](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/liquid-handler/) - [Tecan Freedom Evo](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/liquid-handler/tecan-freedom-evo/) - [Microplate Reader](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/microplate-reader/) - [Coming Soon](https://seqgen.com/instrument-models/microplate-reader/) - [SALES](https://seqgen.com/sales/) - [SERVICE](https://seqgen.com/service/) - [CONTACT](https://seqgen.com/contact/) - [BLOG](https://blog.seqgen.com) - [HOME](http://seqgen.com/) - [ABOUT US](https://seqgen.com/about-us/) - [Our History](https://seqgen.com/about-us/our-history-2/) - [Our Engineers](https://seqgen.com/about-us/our-engineers/) - INSTRUMENT MODEL - [LC/MS](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/) - [Sciex 3000 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-3000/) - [Sciex 3200 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-3200/) - [Sciex 4000 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-4000/) - [Sciex 4500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-4500/) - [Sciex 5500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-5500/) - [Sciex 6500 system](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/lc-ms/api-6500/) - [DNA ANALYZER](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/) - [ABI 3100](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3100/) - [ABI 3130/3130XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3130-3130xl/) - [ABI 3500/3500XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3500-3500xl/) - [ABI 3730/3730XL](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/dna-analyzer/abi-3730-3500xl/) - [REAL-TIME PCR](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/) - [ABI 7300/7500](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/abi-7300-7500/) - [ABI 7900](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/real-time-pcr/abi-7900/) - [THERMAL CYCLERS](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/) - [ABI 2720](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-2720-2/) - [ABI 9700](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-9700/) - [ABI 9800](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/thermal-cyclers/abi-9800/) - [LIQUID HANDLER](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/liquid-handler/) - [Tecan Freedom Evo](https://seqgen.com/instrument-model/liquid-handler/tecan-freedom-evo/) - [SALES](https://seqgen.com/sales/) - [SERVICE](https://seqgen.com/service/) - [CONTACT](https://seqgen.com/contact/) - [SERVICE REQUEST](https://seqgen.com/service-request/) - [SALES INQUIRY](https://seqgen.com/sales-inquiry/) - [BLOG](https://blog.seqgen.com/) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://seqgen.com/testimonials/) - [ISO 9001 CERTIFICATE](https://seqgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SeqGen-Final-Cert_2026-2029.pdf) ## [Third-Party Services: Get the Facts and Make an Informed Choice](https://blog.seqgen.com/third-party-services-get-the-facts-and-make-an-informed-choice) 12 September 2025 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/fact-check-1.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/third-party-services-get-the-facts-and-make-an-informed-choice) To our valued customers, You may have received information regarding third-party services. We understand you want to ensure your instrument receives the best possible maintenance. Therefore, we urge you to [contact us for a fact-check before making any final decisions](https://seqgen.com/contact/). [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/third-party-services-get-the-facts-and-make-an-informed-choice) ## [Minimize Downtime: Get Quick Lab Support with Chrome Remote Desktop](https://blog.seqgen.com/minimize-downtime-get-quick-lab-support-with-chrome-remote-desktop) 20 February 2025 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/get-quick-lab-support-with-chrome-remote-desktop-1.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/minimize-downtime-get-quick-lab-support-with-chrome-remote-desktop) Have you ever been in the middle of a busy lab day when your instrument suddenly has an issue? Downtime is frustrating, especially when you need immediate access to data or diagnostic tools. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/minimize-downtime-get-quick-lab-support-with-chrome-remote-desktop) ## [Instrument Decommissioning and Recommissioning for Your Lab Relocation](https://blog.seqgen.com/instrument-decommissioning-and-recommissioning-for-your-lab-relocation) 31 July 2023 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/relocate_instruments_decommissioning_recommissioning.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/instrument-decommissioning-and-recommissioning-for-your-lab-relocation) Instrument relocation is an unavoidable part of a lab relocation, transition or lab rearrangement. Regardless of moving distance, a successful relocation involves a two-part process of decommissioning and recommissioning to ensure that the instrument is up and running smoothly at the new location with minimum delays. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/instrument-decommissioning-and-recommissioning-for-your-lab-relocation) ## [How to request our services for your instruments?](https://blog.seqgen.com/how-to-request-our-services-for-your-instruments) 10 May 2023 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/How%20to%20request%20our%20services%20for%20your%20instruments.jpg)](https://blog.seqgen.com/how-to-request-our-services-for-your-instruments) At [SeqGen](https://seqgen.com/), we value your time and always strive to make requesting our services as efficient and streamlined as possible. By understanding how the process works, we can save you valuable time.  [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/how-to-request-our-services-for-your-instruments) ## [Service, Buy and Sell from an ISO 9001:2015 certified company-SeqGen](https://blog.seqgen.com/what-do-you-know-about-seqgen-0) 09 February 2021 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/results.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/what-do-you-know-about-seqgen-0) Our customers know that we are reliable and an affordable alternative for the maintenance and repair of their instruments.  However, new customers don’t know the type of instruments we service, that we sell and buy instruments, help you save on the cost of reagents, sell instrument parts, that we hold service trainings and that we are ISO 9001:2015 certified. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/what-do-you-know-about-seqgen-0) ## [COVID-19 Kits](https://blog.seqgen.com/covid-19-kits) 31 March 2020 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.seqgen.com/covid-19-kits) As a result of the recent inquiries on assisting with COVID-19 tests, we are providing a few steps to help you identify what is needed. The FDA has approved many COVID-19 testing kits and some of them are compatible with the ABI 7500 regular, 7500 Fast, and 7500 Fast DX. Please consider the following instructions to assist you in choosing the correct one. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/covid-19-kits) ## [What Do You Know About SeqGen?](https://blog.seqgen.com/what-do-you-know-about-seqgen) 20 November 2019 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/Tradeshow%20small.jpg)](https://blog.seqgen.com/what-do-you-know-about-seqgen) Our customers know that we are reliable and an affordable alternative for the maintenance and repair of their instruments.  However, new customers don’t know the type of instruments we service, that we sell and buy instruments, help you save on the cost of reagents, sell instrument parts, that we hold service trainings and that we are ISO 9001:2015 certified. [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/what-do-you-know-about-seqgen) ## [Looks Can Be Deceiving....](https://blog.seqgen.com/looks-can-be-deceiving) 28 August 2018 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/Screenshot/Screen%20Shot%202018-08-28%20at%201.45.01%20PM.png)](https://blog.seqgen.com/looks-can-be-deceiving) Please let me interrupt your day to make you aware of a situation.  We have just been made aware that several of our customers have received a suspicious email structured to appear as an invoice.      First off, this is not our format for invoices.   Secondly, all invoices are generated from Quickbooks.   Third, all invoices will be generated from one email: *[quickbooks@notification.intuit.com](mailto:quickbooks@notification.intuit.com)  ***NEVER** from any individual.   We hope these have been caught by your internal spam filters, if not then please do not open and delete.   If you ever have any questions surrounding an emails received, please don't hesitate to contact SeqGen to verify the legitimacy of its content.     Our direct business line is **877-377-3743.**   [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/looks-can-be-deceiving) ## [Did The Manufacturer Discontinue Maintenance For Your Machine?](https://blog.seqgen.com/discontinued-maintenance-for-your-machine) 29 May 2018 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/undefined-393926-edited.jpg)](https://blog.seqgen.com/discontinued-maintenance-for-your-machine) --- If your lab uses an ABI 3130/xl Genetic Analyzer or a 7900HT qPCR, we have some bad news. Thermofisher has discontinued service for these machines. As such, you may have received a notice saying you’ll need to upgrade your technology if you’d like to continue maintenance. But here's some good news: SeqGen plans to offer service coverage on these machines for many years to come! [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/discontinued-maintenance-for-your-machine) ## [It's 2018 – Time To Get Your Budget In Gear!](https://blog.seqgen.com/get-your-budget-in-gear) 24 January 2018 [![](https://blog.seqgen.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_69302175.jpeg)](https://blog.seqgen.com/get-your-budget-in-gear) This year, I went a little overboard with my New Year’s resolutions. I'm all in, and by all in, I mean I have joined every gym and exercise class possible. In addition to CrossFit, I have started kickboxing, Krav Maga, indoor cycling, a running club, and I might even try yoga. After all, what better time to strive for change and self-improvement than the new year? Sure, we can commit to new habits any time of the year, but undeniably, there is more motivation once the calendar changes to January 1. Along with your goals for personal growth, what about making a resolution related to business? [Read More](https://blog.seqgen.com/get-your-budget-in-gear) [All posts](https://blog.seqgen.com/all) [Next](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/others/page/2) Search this site on Google Search Google ### Subscribe to Email Updates ## [![New Call-to-action](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/1939955/32eb2ce8-8e54-4e61-ad50-57f6b9b23d18.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/1939955/32eb2ce8-8e54-4e61-ad50-57f6b9b23d18)  ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [DNA Analyzer (49)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/dna-analyzer) - [Others (42)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/others) - [Crossword Puzzle (11)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/crossword-puzzle) - [3730 Series Genetic Analyzer (10)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/3730-series-genetic-analyzer) - [Tecan Freedom Evo (10)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/tecan-freedom-evo) - [3500 Series Genetic Analyzer (6)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/3500-series-genetic-analyzer) - [AI 101 (6)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/ai-101) - [Archive (6)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/archive) - [Events/News (6)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/events-news) - [LC-MS (5)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/lc-ms) - [Real-Time PCR (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/real-time-pcr) - [3130 Series Genetic Analyzer (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/topic/3130-series-genetic-analyzer) see all ### Archives - [August 2026 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2026/08) - [July 2026 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2026/07) - [June 2026 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2026/06) - [March 2026 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2026/03) - [February 2026 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2026/02) - [January 2026 (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2026/01) - [December 2025 (3)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/12) - [November 2025 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/11) - [October 2025 (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/10) - [September 2025 (5)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/09) - [August 2025 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/08) - [July 2025 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/07) - [June 2025 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/06) - [May 2025 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/05) - [April 2025 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/04) - [March 2025 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/03) - [February 2025 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2025/02) - [July 2023 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2023/07) - [May 2023 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2023/05) - [April 2023 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2023/04) - [March 2023 (3)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2023/03) - [October 2022 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2022/10) - [September 2022 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2022/09) - [May 2022 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2022/05) - [February 2022 (3)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2022/02) - [February 2021 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2021/02) - [March 2020 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2020/03) - [December 2019 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2019/12) - [November 2019 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2019/11) - [September 2019 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2019/09) - [June 2019 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2019/06) - [August 2018 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2018/08) - [May 2018 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2018/05) - [April 2018 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2018/04) - [March 2018 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2018/03) - [January 2018 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2018/01) - [December 2017 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/12) - [November 2017 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/11) - [October 2017 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/10) - [September 2017 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/09) - [August 2017 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/08) - [July 2017 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/07) - [June 2017 (2)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/06) - [May 2017 (5)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/05) - [April 2017 (1)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/04) - [March 2017 (5)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/03) - [February 2017 (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/02) - [January 2017 (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2017/01) - [December 2016 (3)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/12) - [November 2016 (3)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/11) - [October 2016 (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/10) - [September 2016 (3)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/09) - [August 2016 (5)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/08) - [July 2016 (3)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/07) - [June 2016 (3)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/06) - [May 2016 (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/05) - [April 2016 (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/04) - [March 2016 (4)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/03) - [February 2016 (30)](https://blog.seqgen.com/archive/2016/02) see all ## Contact Us #### SeqGen, Inc. 1725 Del Amo Blvd Torrance, CA 90501 #### +1 877 377 3743 #### +1 800 790 4830 #### [info@seqgen.com](mailto:%20info@seqgen.com) #### Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 8:30AM PST - 5:30PM PST ## Social Links - - - - SeqGen is an independently owned and operated provider of repair services and refurbished laboratory equipment. Any product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks or images featured or referred to within the SeqGen website and/or on any social media forum are the property of their respective trademark holders or OEMs. These trademark holders are not affiliated with SeqGen or its website. These trademark holders do not sponsor or endorse SeqGen or any of its products or comments. The use of any trade name or trademark is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with the trademark holder of their product brand.