Sniffin’ Sticks Identification Test 16, purple

With the Sniffin’ Sticks Identification Test 16 (purple version) you have the ability to identify everyday smells is determined. This smell test was developed for the ENT specialist in private practice, neurologist or general practitioner. The Identification Test  consists of 16 odour pens with everyday odours, which have to be identified by the patient by means of a multiple-choice-card with four terms each. The test will be delivered with a English, German or Dutch manual and answering cards.

Shelf life Identification Test

Each stick is labelled with a best before date, you can use the Sniffin’ Sticks for as many persons as you want before this date. Important is that you use the stick correctly, don’t touch the tip of the pen with fingers or nose. That will contaminate the stick and you cannot use the stick anymore because you cannot guarantee the quality of the odor of the stick. The shelf life for the identification test s approx. 1-1.5 year.

Difference between the blue and purple test

The Sniffin’ Sticks identification test is available in a purple and blue version. Both tests contain 16 everyday smells but they are supplement to each other. The reason for the development of two version is to avoid possible recognition of the pens and therefor it is possible to use both tests to make repeated tests of patients in a short interval (hours to days, e.g. before and after an operation) possible, without the patient recalling the answers. If you want to use both tests together, use the average of both Identification Tests for evaluation.

How to use the identification test

We regularly receive questions about the use of the Burghart Sniffin’ Sticks. On this page we explain step by step how you can perform a smell test using the Sniffin’ Sticks, as you can see it is an easy and user-friendly smell test.

Refill set identification test

This test can also be ordered without the holder, evaluation material and manual. The so called refill set can be found on this page.

Due to hygiene reasons we cannot accept returns of the sticks.

We have this test available from stock and can ship it within 24-hours after receipt of your order.