TICK TESTING FOR LYME-CAUSING BACTERIA

RPC offers testing of ticks for Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia gariniiand afzelii, the causative agents of Lyme disease. Test results will be available no later than 3 days from receipt of sample(s) and will indicate the detection or non-detection of these bacteria.

Please note:
The test results are not meant to determine whether an individual or pet has contracted Lyme disease or whether medical treatment is necessary. The results are indicative of the presence/absence of Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia garinii and Borrelia afzelii within the tick only and do not provide information on transmission.

Any decisions regarding your health or the health of a pet/dependent should be made with consultation of a medical professional.

SUBMISSION OF A TICK SAMPLE

Any ticks removed from pets, wildlife or people should be stored by sealing them in a clean container such as a plastic baggie. The tick can be dropped off directly or mailed to our Fredericton location. You can access our downloadable and printable sample submission form here.

Note: If you are unable to send or drop off the tick for a prolonged period of time, we suggest putting it in your freezer until you are ready to submit it.

Send samples to:
RPC
Attention:  Tick Testing - Specimen Enclosed
921 College Hill Rd
Fredericton, NB E3B 6Z9

COST

Analysis fees are $85 (plus tax) per tick submitted to the laboratory.

Note: Full payment is required prior to processing.

FACILITIES

• ISO 9001 Certification

• CFIA Aquatic Animal Containment Level 2 (AQ-2) compliance certification

• State-of-the-art molecular biology laboratory

• Necropsy, virology, and bacteriology laboratories

• Licensed with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) for Containment Level 2 human pathogens and toxins