Illumina, Inc.
System and methods for selective effluent collection

Abstract:

A system may include a flow cell through which a plurality of reagents may be pumped during a genetic sequencing operation, an effluent line that, in operation, is to conduct a used reagent, a used reagent valve to receive the used reagent from the effluent line and controllable to select one of a plurality of disposal paths for the used reagent, and control circuitry coupled to the used reagent valve that, in operation, is to control the used reagent valve to select a desired one of the disposal paths depending upon which reagent is being pumped though the flow cell.