DNA sequencing with a hexamer string primer and dye-labeled terminators.

A method for fluorescence-based DNA sequencing using a hexamer string primer and dye-labeled terminators is described. Sequencing protocols have been determined that provide an average read length of 393 bases with 99.6% base-calling accuracy for single-stranded M13mp18 DNA, and an average read length of 367 bases with 99.4% base-calling accuracy for double-stranded M13mp19 DNA. The signal intensity is stronger than that obtained with a standard 18-mer primer, while the resolution and length of readable sequence are comparable.