Are the RFID tags for the flow cell and reagent cartridge linked?

No. The flow cell RFID is unique to the flow cell and the reagent cartridge RFID is unique to the reagent cartridge. Each component in a reagent kit has its own RFID code that is read independently.

Note: Illumina reagents are equipped with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag to enable accurate consumable tracking.

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