The results of any pathogen testing in ticks should not guide disease diagnoses and treatment. Tick testing has limitations. A negative result does not mean the pathogen is not there, it may be below the level of detection and it doesn’t mean that you still can’t get sick. A positive test does not mean that the tick passed any pathogens to you, just that there was the potential for exposure. See your healthcare provider if you develop flu-like symptoms or a rash within 30 days of a tick bite or develop symptoms after known exposure to tick infested areas.
TickCheck
TickCheck Tick Testing
Attn: Laboratory Specimen
562 Independence Road East
Stroudsburg, PA 18301
1-866-713-Tick
Eco Laboratory
One Acton Place, Suite 102
Acton, MA 01720
978-274-2943
Ticknology
1612 Laporte Ave. Unit 9
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Call or Text: 970-305-5587
Tick Report
MedZu Inc.
Attn: Tick Testing
29 Cottage St.. Suite C
Amherst, MA 01002
Igenex
795 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
800-832-3200
Clongen Labs
211 Perry Parkway, Suite 6
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Michigan Lyme Disease Association
If you are bitten by a tick, live in Michigan and can’t afford to have the tick tested, please contact the MLDA for assistance.
888-784-5963
The State of Michigan offers free tick identification or submit photo to: MDHH-Bugs@michigan.gov.
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