Table 1.
Progestagen and androgen metabolite concentrations in wash solvent, measured with EIAs, following four consecutive washes of a Temminck's pangolin scale with 100% isopropanol. The scale was divided into base and middle sections, which were washed separately.
| Scale section | Scale piece mass (g) | Washing time (min) | Progestagen metabolite concentration (ng/g scDW) | Androgen metabolite concentration (ng/g scDW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | 0.45 | 0 | 13.51 | 4.22 |
| 5 | 11.13 | 4.41 | ||
| 10 | 9.35 | 2.36 | ||
| 15 | 10.68 | 3.99 | ||
| Middle | 1.90 | 0 | 2.99 | 1.13 |
| 5 | 3.22 | 0.82 | ||
| 10 | 3.50 | 0.63 | ||
| 15 | 3.20 | 0.97 |