# Introduction

Welcome to the user documentation for **DRAGEN somatic for IDT custom panels**, a cloud-based bioinformatics solution that enables verified analysis of solid sample somatic sequencing data generated with **IDT xGen cfDNA and FFPE library preparation kits** using IDT custom panels on any Illumina sequencer.

## What You Will Learn

* How to set up prerequisites and connect BSSH to ICA
* How to generate a systematic noise baseline file (Stage 1)
* How to launch variant calling from Run Planner, BSSH, or ICA (Stage 2)
* How to locate and review pipeline outputs
* How to evaluate quality control metrics and connect to Illumina Connected Insights
* How to troubleshoot common issues

## Software Version

This documentation covers **DRAGEN somatic for IDT custom panels Software v4.5.4**.

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**For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.**
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