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It's important to remember that the test itself is only a portion of the total time required.  \n\n| Exercise / Activity | |  | Saccharin or Bitrex (QLFT) Minimum Time (Min:Sec) |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Threshold Screening Test |  N/A |  | ~1:00 – 3:00* |  |\n| \u003Cbr>Threshold Test Wear-off Time\u003Cbr>User Respirator Assessment ***\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>One OSHA Compliant Fit Test***\u003Cbr>Total Testing Time | N/A 5:00 2:29 7:29\u003Cbr>|  | \u003Cbr>~10:00**\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>7:00\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>5:00\u003Cbr>23:00 – 25:00\u003Cbr>|  |\n| Note: The listed times do not take into account some necessary\u003Cbr>preparation activities for each method such as: daily calibration (QNFT), |  | |  |  |\n| solution preparation (QLFT), test subject data entry or documentation (Both) .\u003Cbr>* Approximated\u003Cbr>** \"A Guide to 3M Qualitative Fit Testing.\" 3M, n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2016.\u003Cbr>*** OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29CFR 1910.134 Appendix A.\u003Cbr>PortaCount® Fit Testers offer many advantages that save time over qualitative testing |  |  |  |  |\n| Exercise / Activity | PortaCount® Fit Tester (QNFT) |  | Saccharin or Bitrex (QLFT) |  |\n| Less Prep and Set-up Time\u003Cbr>Automated Testing Steps Automatically Recorded Test Data\u003Cbr>Training w/ Real-time FitCheck Mode™ = Fewer Test Failures | \u003Cbr>|  | —\u003Cbr>—\u003Cbr>—\u003Cbr>— | \u003Cbr>|\n\nTesting Experience It’s easy to see the advantages quantitative testing can offer.  \nPortaCount Fit Tester (QNFT) Saccharin or Bitrex (QLFT)  \nIntegrated, automated, step-by-step software test protocol that enables up to four people to be fit tested simultaneously using one computer  \nSqueeze Bulb  \n1 button push, 99% reduction in work, 100% reliable 75-225 nebulizer squeezes per test subject  \nKnow You Are Protected!  \n▪ Eliminates error  \n▪ Enables real-time fit optimization and training  \n▪ Eases reporting and record keeping  \n▪ Minimizes operational resources  \n▪ Eliminates repetitive stresses injuries caused by bulb squeezing  \n▪ OSHA-compliant for all respirators including N95s  \nWhat a Waste!  \n▪ Tedious process  \n▪ Prone to errors  \n▪ Increases need for operational resources  \n▪ Constant bulb squeezing can cause repetitive stress injuries  \n▪ Necessitates exposure to unpleasant sensitivity and test solutions  \n▪ Prone to deceitful test responses  \nTSI Incorporated-Visit our website [www.tsi.com](www.tsi.com) for more information.  \nUSA Tel: +1 800 874 2811  \nUK Tel: +44 149 4 459200  \nFrance Tel: +33 1 41 19 21 99  \nGermany Tel: +49 241 523030  \nIndia Tel: +91 80 67877200  \nChina Tel: +86 10 8219 7688  \nSingapore Tel: +65 6595 6388  \nPortaCount, TSI and the TSI logo are registered trademarks in the United States and may be protected under other country’s trademark registrations.  \nP/N 5001773 Rev C ©2022 TSI Incorporated Printed in U.S.A.","cbCaipmQ64wWJCYd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipmQ64wWJCYd","pdf",302839,"English","# Comparing the Testing Experience\n# Testing Time\n## Minimum time overview (QNFT vs QLFT)\n## Notes on preparation activities\n# Advantages of PortaCount Fit Tester (QNFT)\n# Challenges of Saccharin or Bitrex (QLFT)","[{\"question\":\"How long does a quantitative fit test take compared with a qualitative fit test (saccharin or Bitrex)?\",\"answer\":\"The flyer explains that the listed times reflect only the test portion and provides minimum time ranges for QLFT while showing the total testing time used for comparison. 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