Phred quality score (Q)
A logarithmic probability score for base-call accuracy. Q30 = 99.9% accuracy (1 in 1000 error probability). Q20 = 99% accuracy. Most forensic MPS pipelines apply a Q30 minimum threshold.
A logarithmic probability score for base-call accuracy. Q30 = 99.9% accuracy (1 in 1000 error probability). Q20 = 99% accuracy. Most forensic MPS pipelines apply a Q30 minimum threshold.
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