# Prep Tab

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The Prep tab is deprecated and no longer available. For run planning and sequencer integration, see the [Run Planning](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs.md) section.
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## Setting Up a Run Using the Prep Tab

The MiniSeq, NextSeq, and NeoPrep systems provide an option to set up a run in BaseSpace Sequence Hub using the Prep tab.

[Create Biological Samples](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs/prep-tab/create-biosamples-prep-tab.md)

[Import Biological Samples](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs/prep-tab/import-biosamples-prep-tab.md)

[Prep Libraries](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs/prep-tab/prep-libraries-prep-tab.md)

[Import Sample Libraries](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs/prep-tab/import-sample-libraries.md)

[Set Up a Custom Library Prep Kit](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs/prep-tab/create-custom-prep-kit.md)

[Pool Libraries](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs/prep-tab/pool-libraries-prep-tab.md)

[Plan a Run](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs/prep-tab/plan-run-prep-tab.md)

[Run Prep for NeoPrep](/basespace/sequence/plan-runs/prep-tab/neo-prep.md)

[Requeue FASTQ Generation](/basespace/sequence/fix-indexes.md)

When you complete run setup in BaseSpace Sequence Hub, the run becomes available in the control software of the instrument. For instructions to complete the run, see the system guide for your instrument:

* MiniSeq System Guide (document # 1000000002695)
* NextSeq 550 System Guide (document # 15069765)
* NextSeq 500 System Guide (document # 15046563)
* NeoPrep System Guide (document # 15049720)


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