Is tick testing completely accurate? Our tests are over 99.9% accurate. In the lab, our technicians conduct pathogen-specific analyses with the appropriate primers and probes.

How accurate is tick?

Is tick testing completely accurate? Our tests are over 99.9% accurate. In the lab, our technicians conduct pathogen-specific analyses with the appropriate primers and probes.

Is tick testing worth it?

Results of tick testing should not be used for treatment decisions. Positive results showing that the tick contains a disease-causing organism do not necessarily mean that you have been infected. Negative results can lead to false assurance. You may have been unknowingly bitten by a different tick that was infected.

What is tick type?

There are two families of ticks found in the United States: Ixodidae (hard ticks) and Argasidae (soft ticks). Of the 700 species of hard ticks and 200 species of soft ticks found throughout the world, only a few are known to bite and transmit disease to humans.

What is the difference in ticks?

Deer ticks carry Lyme disease, but dog ticks can spread bacteria as well. Deer ticks are very small and dog ticks are just a bit bigger, so be vigilant when you search for them. Talk with a doctor if a tick bites you to treat potential illnesses quickly.

Can you send a tick in for testing?

Typically, ticks are submitted for testing by placing them in a sealed zip-lock bag and sending via overnight or priority carrier or UPS. Most of the companies ask that you send the tick in along with your name, address, phone number (with area code), and payment.

How long does it take for a tick test to come back?

Generally, you should receive the results of your tick test within three business days of your specimen being received at the laboratory.

Are ticks hard or soft?

There are two groups of ticks, sometimes called the “hard” ticks and “soft” ticks. Hard ticks, like the common dog tick, have a hard shield just behind the mouthparts (sometimes incorrectly called the “head”); unfed hard ticks are shaped like a flat seed.

Can ticks be white?

WHITE TICKS In addition to being very small, the majority of ticks are black or dark brown in color. But because they are full of blood, engorged ticks will often have a silver, green-grey or even white appearance. In fact, “white tick” is just a colloquial name for an engorged tick; they are one and the same.

Can ticks go inside your ear?

It’s fairly common for bugs to crawl into human ears Although a tick isn’t the mostly likely type of creature to crawl into your ear, it’s fairly common for bugs in general to get stuck in human ears, according to Dr. David Kasle, one of two physicians on the case.