Frequently Asked Questions

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SEQMATIC LABORATORY AND SERVICES

A collection of the most frequently asked questions is available on this page. FAQ’s are organized in sections by topic. 

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Contact Information & Hours of Operations

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The SeqMatic address is:

SeqMatic

48383 Fremont Blvd., Ste. 120,
Fremont, CA 94538

You can contact SeqMatic via email at: info@seqmatic.com

Or by calling: 1.510.870.0965

Other SeqMatic location and contact information is available in the SeqMatic/location page.

To reach the SeqMatic Laboratory at 48383 Fremont Blvd., Ste. 120, Fremont, CA 94538 from:

NORTH

From northern locations (such as Napa, Concord or Walnut Creek), the most direct route typically involves using I-680 South.

Driving Directions from the North

  • Take I-680 South: Travel south toward San Jose/Fremont.
  • Exit at Mission Blvd (CA-262 S): Take Exit 12 for CA-262 S/Mission Blvd toward I-880.
  • Merge onto S/Mission Blvd: Continue west on Mission Blvd.
  • Turn Left onto Kato Rd.
  • Turn Right onto Warren Ave.
  • Turn Left onto Fremont Blvd: The destination will be on your right.

Alternative Route (Via I-880)

If traveling from Oakland or San Leandro:

  • Take I-880 South to the Fremont Blvd. exit (after Auto Mall Parkway exit).
  • Continue south on Fremont Blvd until you reach the 48300 block.

Location Details

  • Building: The address is part of the Fremont Business Center commercial complex.
  • Public Transit: The location is served by AC Transit bus stops at Fremont Blvd & Cushing Pkwy and Fremont Blvd & Haven Ave.

SOUTH

From southern locations like San Jose or Milpitas, the most efficient route is via I-880 North.

Driving Directions from the South

  • Take I-880 North: Follow I-880 N toward Oakland.
  • Exit at Dixon Landing Rd: Use Exit 10-12 for Dixon Landing Rd in Milpitas.
  • Turn Right onto Dixon Landing Rd.
  • Turn Right onto Fremont Blvd: Follow Fremont Blvd north.
  • Continue north on Fremont Blvd until you reach the 48300 Fremont Business Center commercial complex block over your left-hand side.

Alternative Route (Via I-680)

If you are coming from the East San Jose area:

  • Take I-680 North to the Mission Blvd (CA-262 W) exit in Fremont.
  • Follow Mission Blvd west toward I-880.
  • Turn left onto Fremont Blvd and continue south to the 48300 block.

Public Transit Options

  • BART: Take the Orange Line to the Warm Springs Fremont Station. From there, you can take a rideshare.
  • Bus: AC Transit serves the nearby area with stops at Fremont Blvd & Cushing Pkwy and Fremont Blvd & Haven Ave

EAST

From eastern locations such as Pleasanton, Sunol, or Livermore, the most efficient route is via I-680 South.

Driving Directions from the East

  • Take I-680 South: Travel south toward San Jose/Fremont.
  • Exit at Mission Blvd (CA-262 S): Take Exit 12 for CA-262 S/Mission Blvd toward I-880.
  • Merge onto Mission Blvd: Continue west on Mission Blvd (CA-262 S) for approximately 1 mile.
  • Turn Left onto Fremont Blvd: Follow Fremont Blvd south for about 1.5 miles until you reach the 48300 block. The destination will be on your left.

Alternative Route (Via Niles Canyon)

If traveling from the Sunol area and avoiding the highway:

  • Take CA-84 West (Niles Canyon Rd) into Fremont.
  • Turn left onto Mission Blvd.
  • Continue south on Mission Blvd, then turn left onto Fremont Blvd

WEST

From western locations like Menlo Park, Palo Alto, or Redwood City, the most direct route involves crossing the Dumbarton Bridge (CA-84 E).

Driving Directions from the West

  • Take CA-84 East (Dumbarton Bridge): Travel east across the bridge toward Fremont/Newark.
  • Continue CA-84 E: Follow the signs for I-880/Fremont.
  • Merge onto I-880 South: Take the ramp onto I-880 S toward San Jose.
  • Exit at Dixon Landing Rd: Take Exit 10 for Dixon Landing Rd.
  • Turn Right onto Dixon Landing Rd.
  • Turn Right onto Fremont Blvd: Travel north for about 1 mile. The destination will be on your left.

Alternative Route (Via CA-237)

If you are coming from Mountain View or Sunnyvale:

  • Take CA-237 East toward Milpitas.
  • Merge onto I-880 North.
  • Exit at Dixon Landing Rd and turn right.
  • Turn right onto Fremont Blvd and continue to the 48300 block.

Other SeqMatic location and contact information is available in the SeqMatic/location page.

The SeqMatic laboratory standard hours of operations are:

  • Monday to Friday (9AM – 6PM)
  • Extended hours are available by appointment

Other SeqMatic location and contact information is available in the SeqMatic/location page.

Quotes and Service Orders

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  • Providing a service of interest and application of interest is important because it enable us to connect you with the proper technical resource that specializes in your application.

You can request a service order and submit a quote in this page

General Services

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The SeqMatic laboratory offers comprehensive full and partial services for:

  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
  • Multi-omics
  • Histology

The laboratory supports flexible operations with easy engagement at any workflow stage. Additionally, the laboratory specializes in the handling of low input, challenging and degraded samples.

Browse our Service Portfolio on the SeqMatic/services page

Yes, the laboratory supports flexible operations with easy engagement at any workflow stage. Additionally, the laboratory specializes in the handling of low input, challenging and degraded samples.

Talk to one of our laboratory scientists, we can help optimize results to reach your goals within your required timeframe.

Request to Speak with a Representative.

 

Yes, the laboratory offers streamlined and highly customizable data solutions for primary, secondary and tertiary analysis.

Talk to one of our laboratory scientists, we can help optimize results to reach your goals within your required timeframe.

Request to Speak with a Representative.

 

Sample Submissions

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Sample drop-off is located at the back entrance of the SeqMatic Laboratory (Suite # 120).  Laboratory staff will receive your samples and provide signatures and receipt confirmations, just ring the doorbell. If in doubt, we can also help you at the front entrance.

The SeqMatic address is:

48383 Fremont Blvd., Ste. 120,
Fremont, CA 94538

If you have any questions, you can contact SeqMatic via email at: info@seqmatic.com

Or by calling: 1.510.870.0965

More information about the SeqMatic laboratory location and contact information is available in the SeqMatic/location page.

Yes, you need a PO before you submit your samples for processing.

The PO should reference a valid SeqMatic quote number. Credit Card purchases are also accepted; you can set this by submitting a service quote on the SeqMatic “Get a Quote” page.

For more information about how to submit samples, refer to the SeqMatic Sample Submission Instructions page.

  • Submit a digital version of your Sample Submission Forms at this email address: samples@seqmatic.com
  • Remember to include a printed version of your Sample Submission Form with your shipment. Attaching a copy of the form to your shipment is critical for avoiding delays with sample processing.

Find other information about Sample Submission Instructions on the SeqMatic Sample Submission Guidelines page.

Sample Input Information (Cells or Tissues)

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Yes, the SeqMatic laboratory can extract and isolate DNA or RNA from any sample format. A variety of tissue samples and sample types, including from low to high throughput are accepted:

  • Animal/Plant tissues
  • Cells
  • Whole Blood/Plasma/Serum
  • Soil
  • Fecal specimens
  • Environmental samples
  • FFPE or Frozen 
  • Specimen preservation: TRIzol, RNAlater, RNAlater-ICE

For Histology:

  • Tissues in OCT
  • Tissues in 4% PFA
  • Tissues in sucrose
  • Tissues in Formalin
  • Tissues in FFPE
  • Tissues in 70% ethanol

The list of accepted sample types is also available in the SeqMatic/extraction-services

No. The SeqMatic laboratory only accepts samples that are flash frozen or stored in RNALater.

Make sure to discuss your project with a SeqMatic scientist to determine the sample quantity required for processing.

Other Sample Input Recommendations are available in the SeqMatic Customer Resource page for Sample Input Recommendations.