*Notice- Seasonal Lab Closure- Sept. 22, 2026- October 11, 2026
The lab will be closed starting Tues Sept 22 through Sun Oct. 11, 2026. All specimens arriving during this period will be processed starting Monday October 12, 2026.
Tick bite? Order a Universal Tick Test online and mail your tick directly to our laboratory for the detection of Lyme and other tick-borne disease. Instructions here.
Universal Tick Test
One Test (includes 14+ pathogens)
$60 -Results in 24-72 hr (weekends included)
$40 -Results in 3 business days
| PATHOGEN TESTED | HUMAN DISEASE |
|---|---|
| Borrelia general species (Lyme, Relapsing fever, B. lonestari) | Borreliosis (broad range detection) |
| Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) | Lyme disease |
| Borrelia mayonii | Lyme disease |
| Borrelia miyamotoi | Relapsing fever |
| Bartonella general species | Cat scratch disease & trench fever (broad range detection) |
| Anaplasma phagocytophilum | Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA) |
| Babesia microti | Babesiosis |
| Babesia duncani | Babesiosis |
| Rickettsia rickettsii | Rocky Mtn. spotted fever |
| Rickettsia parkeri | Spotted fever rickettsiosis |
| Ehrlichia chaffeensis | Ehrlichiosis |
| Ehrlichia ewingii | Ehrlichiosis |
| Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis | Ehrlichiosis |
| Francisella tularensis | Tularemia |
Powassan, Colorado Tick Fever Virus and other rare pathogen testing:
We offer additional testing for other tick-borne bacteria and viruses. We may recommend one or more of these tests if a rare, nonpathogenic or uncharacterized pathogen is suspected. For details: Patient Resources
"Ticknology, what is the worst way to store and ship a dead or dying tick?"
Answer: water + time = decomposition. For PCR testing, do not send a dead or dying tick wrapped in or against a wet paper towel or in pooling water. When in doubt- dry-it-out. *Alcohol (a preservative) is fine.
Universal Tick Test
The Universal Tick Test includes:
- 14+Pathogens tested including those associated with Lyme, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Babesia, Relapsing Fever, STARI, Bartonella, Tularemia
- All Lyme (B. burgdorferi) tests are repeated at no extra charge.
- All samples are saved for 1 year.
- Free tick identification.
- Results are emailed to you within 24-72 hr by choosing PRIORITY option at checkout (*additional charges may apply).
- Testing service offered to all US states via mail-in tick submission.
Tick Submission Guidelines
•Place your tick in a Ziploc bag and mail it to Ticknology (see Tick Submission Guidelines for details).
•Check email regularly (inbox/junk/clutter). Emails will be sent to the address you provide with payment.