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- Will impregnated Getxent tubes be contaminated by the odor of the surroundings?
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- How long can I use impregnated Getxent tubes?
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- How long do I need to impregnate Getxent tubes?
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- How can I impregnate Getxent tubes with odor of explosive/narcotic/currency/allergen?
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- Can I impregnate Getxent tubes with frozen or cryogenized target odor samples?
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How long do I need to impregnate Getxent tubes?
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The impregnation duration depends on:
- The setting used for impregnation
- The concentration of odor required for your training
General case
In general, it follows the rule of thumb:
Getxent tube odor concentration = impregnation duration (days) x target odor concentration
Recommendation to start
| Odor | Recommended impregnation duration |
| Humain remains - Non frozen samples | 5 days |
| Humain remains - Frozen or cryogenized samples | 10 days |
| Animals (bats, pangolins, frogs, snakes, ...) | Contact us |
| Insects (bed bugs, larvae, ...) | Contact us |
| Plants | Contact us |
| Explosives | 2 days |
| Narcotics | 2 days |
| Fire accelerants | 2 days |
| Currency | 2 days |
| Allergens (gluten, nuts, walnuts, ...) | 2 days |
Updated on 20 Sep 2024
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