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Flow cells: Light Shields
- Will Q-line Flow Cells include light shields?
- How do I get hold of light shields?
- Can I re-use the light shields?
- Do I need to protect my library from light during library preparation?
- Do I need to put light shields on for flow cell checks or priming the flow cell?
- Why does exposure to light reduce output?
- Do I need to use a light shield on my MinION Mk1B/C?
- Do Flongle and PromethION flow cells need light shields too?
- Do I need to use a light shield for R9.4.1 or is it just R10.4.1?
- How quickly do I need to put the light shield on my flow cell?
- Are light shields only needed for short read libraries?
- Why do I need to put a light shield on my flow cell?
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