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How long do I need to impregnate Getxent tubes?

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  1. General case
  2. Recommendation to start

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