This is part one of a five-part series about the Illumina Single Cell 3’ RNA Prep. Part one covers sample prep best practices including cDNA and library prep QC. Subscribe to the Illumina video channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=IlluminaInc A global genomics leader, Illumina provides comprehensive next-generation sequencing solutions to the research, clinical, and applied markets. Through collaborative innovation, Illumina is fueling groundbreaking advancements in oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease, microbiology, agriculture, forensic science, and beyond. View customer spotlight videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlajfheLzgbI4S7xBn7IDbt79 View Illumina webinars https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlahpXlnrrXlQw9itVJ8yHwUZ View Illumina support videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlajbm2KGsICWb-JOnusJfYvM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illumina X: https://x.com/illumina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminainc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminainc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illuminainc #IlluminaSingleCellRNAPrep #T2Workflow #T10Workflow #T20Workflow #T100Workflow #illumina 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - Experimental Design: Recommendations 02:20 - Experimental Design: Adequate Cell Numbers 03:50 - Experimental Design: Pilot Study 05:10 - Equipment Preparation: Best Practices 07:00 - Sample Preparation: Best Practices