In this understanding, Tipo Kacil is in competition with other types of tipo--tipo karac and tipo me jo oto (spirits of the dead)--for a place within a person's body, in a way that is sometimes expressed in terms of the 'spiritual battle'.
Imediatamente apos a coleta, as amostras eram acondicionadas em banho-maria (Modelo Digital BM-02, Marca Kacil, Brasil), perfazendo um total de 24 horas.