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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

        We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (333-161799) and Form S-8 (333-158096, 333-157002, 333-150873, 333-116400, 333-88864, 333-47024, 333-38194, 333-38080, 333-35016 and 333-91121) of Agilent Technologies, Inc. of our report dated December 17, 2010 relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

San Jose, California
December 17, 2010

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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM