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Is it normal to have tiny air bubbles appearing late into a sequencing run?

Is it normal to have tiny air bubbles appearing late into a sequencing run?

Yes, it is normal to see tiny air bubbles appearing late into a sequencing run due to the heat and chemical reactions.

Those air bubbles will not reach the pores and cause damage.

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