FAQ: What is the difference between NEBNext® Primers for Epigenetics and NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers?

The names “NEBNext Primers for Epigenetics” and “NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers” refer to the same product family of low-volume UDI primers. All new products in this family will share the “NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index” name structure, whereas remaining products with the “Primers for Epigenetics” name structure (NEB #E3392 and #E3404) will be renamed by early 2025. When renamed, the products will retain their original product number (NEB #)

For ease of reference, please refer to the following conversion table:

NEB #:

Original Name:

Final Name:

E3400

N/A

NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers Set 1

E3402

N/A

NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers Set 2

E3390

N/A

NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers Set 2A

E3392

NEBNext Primers for Epigenetics (Unique Dual Index Set 2B)

NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers Set 2B

E3404

NEBNext Primers for Epigenetics (Unique Dual Index Set 3)

NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers Set 3

E3406

N/A

NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers Set 4

E3408

N/A

NEBNext LV Unique Dual Index Primers Set 5