16S Metagenomics Services
16S Metagenomics Services in India
Discuss a 16S microbial-community research question and the proposed sample or existing sequence data. Extraction, library preparation, sequencing and analysis require separate confirmation of suitability, execution route, quality checks and deliverables. A listed workflow does not confirm sample acceptance or current availability.
Research and training themes
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What's included
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Study and sample scoping
Clarify the sample matrix, research question and comparison groups before sequencing, so the data can answer a meaningful question.
DNA extraction pathway
Discuss whether samples need DNA extraction or whether quality-checked extracted DNA is ready for the agreed sequencing workflow.
16S library preparation & sequencing
Plan the sequencing workflow for bacterial community profiling as part of an agreed, research-focused 16S scope.
OTU / ASV analysis
Generate community-level abundance and taxonomic outputs through an appropriate documented bioinformatics workflow.
Diversity and composition interpretation
Use diversity metrics and community-composition outputs to investigate the comparisons defined in your study plan.
Research-ready data handover
Receive the agreed data outputs, figures and methods documentation so the work can be reviewed, interpreted and reported responsibly.
Plan your project
Plan a 16S community study before comparing profiles
A microbial-community profile is most useful when the sample groups and research comparison are defined in advance. This route concerns 16S marker-gene profiling. It should not be treated as an interchangeable substitute for isolate whole-genome sequencing or an unrestricted measurement of every function in a community.
Decision 1
Make the sample comparison interpretable
Record the matrix, collection context, group, time point and relevant handling or extraction batch for each sample. Explain whether samples are independent or repeated observations. Keep sample identifiers consistent between the file names and study sheet; missing group information cannot be recovered from a taxonomic plot.
QIIME 2: study metadata and sample identifiers ↗Decision 2
Discuss quality controls and workflow compatibility
Ask which extraction and sequencing controls are appropriate to the matrix, and record the targeted region and sequencing workflow where known. For data generated elsewhere, provide those details before combining datasets. Different preparation or processing histories need review rather than an assumption that every profile is directly comparable.
Decision 3
Keep taxonomic and functional questions distinct
State whether you need composition, diversity or a defined group comparison. Agree the taxonomic reference and analysis approach, including how uncertain assignments will be reported. A 16S profile alone does not establish antimicrobial resistance, organism viability or product efficacy; those questions require separate evidence and method review.
Request the data behind the community figures
An agreed handover may include quality summaries, feature or abundance tables, taxonomic assignments, diversity outputs and methods with reference versions. Specify which files you need, how samples and exclusions are tracked and which comparisons are supported by the study design. A figure without its data and context is hard to review.
Related services
Choose the microbial-analysis path that fits your question.
Whole genome sequencing
Choose WGS when the research question needs isolate or strain-level genome characterisation rather than community profiling.
Bioinformatics & NGS analysis
Use the analysis service for existing 16S, metagenomics or other sequence data that needs a documented workflow.
Molecular testing & diagnostics
Explore focused PCR, microbial identification, food authenticity and molecular testing routes for a defined sample question. AMR requirements need their own assay and interpretation review; 16S community profiling alone does not establish resistance.
Focused molecular follow-up
Review a separately scoped PCR or qPCR question when community profiling alone does not address the research endpoint.
Microbial culture and screening feasibility
Discuss suitable organisms, materials, controls and research-use antimicrobial screening endpoints before scoping experimental work.
Program options
Multiple tracks. One tailored plan for you.
16S metagenomics is quoted to your study design and sample context. We confirm the appropriate route before accepting samples or data.
16S scope review
Define the sample matrix, comparison question and an appropriate research path before submission.
DNA to community profile
An agreed workflow from sample or extracted DNA through sequencing and core community-analysis outputs.
16S data analysis only
For teams with existing sequence data that need a documented analysis and interpretable outputs.
Custom microbiome research support
A project-specific plan for more complex research objectives or sample sets.
Fee Structure
Start with the biological question, not just a sequencing order.
A useful microbiome project begins with the sample matrix and the comparison you need to make. We scope the workflow around that question, then define the agreed outputs and quote before work starts.
- Research-question review before sequencing is planned
- Defined analysis outputs for diversity, composition and reporting
- Scientist-guided handover of the agreed data and methods
This service is offered for research, R&D and internal quality-monitoring use. It is not a clinical diagnostic or statutory testing service.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is 16S metagenomics used for?+
16S metagenomics is used to profile bacterial community composition and diversity in research samples. It is useful when the question is about the community as a whole rather than a single isolate.
Can Manna Biotech work with extracted DNA?+
Yes. Tell us whether you have samples or extracted DNA when you enquire. We review the scope and confirm the appropriate route before work begins.
What analysis outputs are available?+
The exact deliverables are agreed during scoping. They can include taxonomic community outputs, OTU or ASV analysis, diversity metrics, figures and methods documentation matched to the research question.
Can you analyse 16S data generated elsewhere?+
Yes. Use the Bioinformatics & NGS Analysis service for existing sequence data that needs a documented analysis, interpretation support and reporting-ready outputs.
Is 16S metagenomics a clinical diagnostic service?+
No. Manna Biotech provides 16S work for research, R&D and internal quality-monitoring use, not as a clinical diagnostic or statutory report.
Get started
Tell us what microbial community you need to understand.
Share the sample type, research question, approximate sample count and whether you already have extracted DNA. We will confirm the right service scope and sample guidance before work begins.