Information
This kit contains the Rapid sequencing adapter (RAP).
This product is soon to be discontinued.
This kit is soon to be discontinued and we recommend all customers to upgrade to the latest chemistry for their relevant kit which is available on the Store. If customers require further support for any ongoing critical experiments using a Legacy product, please contact Customer Support via email: support@nanoporetech.com.
Features | Property |
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Associated kits | 16S Barcoding Kit (SQK-RAB204) 16S Barcoding Kit 1-24 (SQK-16S024) Rapid Barcoding Kit (SQK-RBK004) Rapid PCR Barcoding Kit (SQK-RPB004) PCR Barcoding Kit (SQK-PBK004) Flow Cell Wash Kit (EXP-WSH004) |
Pack size | 6 |
Stability | Shipped at 2–8°C
Long-term storage -20°C
Oxford Nanopore Technologies deem the useful life of the product to be 3 months from receipt by the customer |
Shipping and logistics
Flow cells and kits are shipped together in an environmentally friendly temperature-controlled shipping box.
Products are shipped to customers within the USA and EU Monday to Thursday. Shipments to Canada, Norway, Korea and Japan are expedited Monday to Wednesday; with Australia and New Zealand leaving our warehouses on a Friday. Shipments to the rest of the world are made on Mondays to allow the full working week for packages to arrive.
The delivery charges are calculated when a quote is raised or during checkout. Once an order is made, the delivery ID and delivery information can be tracked in the Store.
What's in the box
The RAP Top-Up Kit contains the Rapid Adapter (RAP) Sequencing Buffer (SQB), Sequencing Tether (SQT), and Loading Beads (LB), sufficient for six sequencing libraries.

Name | Acronym | Cap colour | No. of vials | Fill volume per vial (μl) |
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Rapid Adapter | RAP | Green | 1 | 10 |
Sequencing Tether | SQT | Purple | 1 | 10 |
Loading Beads | LB | Pink | 1 | 360 |
Sequencing Buffer | SQB | Red | 1 | 300 |
The Flow Cell Priming Kit is also supplied.

Name | Acronym | Cap colour | No. of vials | Fill volume per vial (μl) |
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Flush Buffer | FB | Blue | 6 | 1,170 |
Flush Tether | FLT | Purple | 1 | 200 |
Compatibility
The RAP Top-up Kit can be used together with:
Kits
- 16S Barcoding Kit (SQK-RAB204)
- 16S Barcoding Kit 1-24 (SQK-16S024)
- Rapid Barcoding Kit (SQK-RBK004)
- Rapid PCR Barcoding Kit (SQK-RPB004)
- PCR Barcoding Kit (SQK-PBK004)
- Flow Cell Wash Kit (EXP-WSH004)
Flow cells
Devices
- MinION Mk1B
- MinION Mk1C
- GridION