# How long does it take to purge all reagents in a NextSeq 500/550 run? Purging reagents can take around 2-4 hours depending on the amount of reagents left in the NextSeq 500/550 cartridge. After the purge, a wash is performed, which takes an additional 1.5 hours. \ \ \
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