Can a different tube type be used in place of the library tubes for NovaSeq 6000 runs?

No, the NovaSeq 6000 reads the RFID (radio-frequency identification) from the Illumina library tube, which is required to start the run. Different tube types cannot be used in place of the Illumina library tube.

Illumina sells a NovaSeq Library Tubes Accessory Pack, which includes 24 library tubes. This pack can be purchased using catalog number 20014015.

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