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After the blotting part of the test is done it says to let the paper dry. How long should I let the paper dry before proceeding to the next step?

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After the blotting part of the test is done it says to let the paper dry. How long should I let the paper dry before proceeding to the next step?

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A. You should let the paper dry completely before proceeding to the next step. To reduce drying time, be sure not to over apply the liquid from bottle number one in the first step of the test. It only takes 1-2 drops to adequately wet the suspected stain for transfer to the test paper.