Lyme disease, the most common tickborne disease in the United States, can cause fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.[2]
TickCheck™ can determine with 99.99% accuracy if the tick that bit you carries Lyme or 10 additional tick-borne diseases. Here's how it works:
Symptoms of Lyme appear days or weeks after the initial bite. Only tick testing enables you to determine if you were exposed to a tick-borne disease before symptoms ever appear, allowing you to discuss proactive treatment options with your doctor. Get your tick tested now!
Lyme disease is the most common disease transmitted by tick bites, and Ohio is a high-risk region. Symptoms commonly mimic influenza and arthritis, and may develop into serious neurological or cardiac conditions.
Who are we? TickCheck.com is a collaboration with East Stroudsburg University's Northeast Wildlife DNA Laboratory in Pennsylvania.
We're a full-service University DNA laboratory, and have been testing ticks since 2006. And since 2014, we've tested 959 ticks from Ohio, and much more nationwide. Have questions? Read our FAQ or give us a call at 1-866-713-TICK!
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Very quick return of test results. And, very understanding when you fail to follow the obvious instructions and wait 2 weeks for a kit to arrive. 😂 Simply pay for the test, put the tick in a bag and mail it to them. Extremely simple. Especially when you read the instructions. Great service.
When I found three feeding ticks on my dog I immediately saved and sent them off to Tick Check. Not only did I get immediate identification of the tick type, but I had my results within a day of my order arriving at the lab! And best news, the ticks tested negative for disease, saving my dog from unnecessary antibiotics and giving me an immense sense of relief! The customer service is top notch and based on that and the fast results I would recommend them wholeheartedly. I'll be sending any future ticks to them for testing
The turn around was extremely fast, and I feel very relieved with the results. The bite on my arm where the tick had embedded itself healed quickly too. There was some concern at first because my arm swelled up around the bite for a day, but with herbal salves, the swelling went away.
Tickcheck was easy to work with and results arrived quickly to both my phone and email. I was happy to stay notified every step of the way. Thank you!
I’ve used Tick Check twice now after finding engorged ticks on my young children. It’s a terrifying experience and in both cases the tick tested negative for all pathogens including the bacteria that causes Lyme disease which is common in this area. It is comforting when you’re worried about the possibility, to have evidence that there are not harmful pathogens present. The process is easy and seamless and the results come quickly and are communicated via both text and email. I highly recommend this business.