I found out today that AB have a protocol for re-using empty flowcell lanes. I was told they aren't distributing it but will hand it out if requested.
I don't have it yet but I understand that there is an addition to the ICS which you can run which will dry out the cell then you tape the wholes and store it at 4 degrees where it can be kept for two weeks for re-use of empty lanes. There is an expected 10% reduction in performance over new cells.
Has anyone tried this yet? I will try it out in a few weeks when the instrument becomes available and I'll post the results here
JPC
I don't have it yet but I understand that there is an addition to the ICS which you can run which will dry out the cell then you tape the wholes and store it at 4 degrees where it can be kept for two weeks for re-use of empty lanes. There is an expected 10% reduction in performance over new cells.
Has anyone tried this yet? I will try it out in a few weeks when the instrument becomes available and I'll post the results here
JPC
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