How Do I Get a Tick Tested for Pathogens That Can Cause Disease?

If you enjoy the outdoors in the Granite State, you are at greater risk of a tick encounter. If you've been bitten by a tick, submitting it for testing could be one of the most important steps you take. Ticks in New Hampshire are carriers of several potentially harmful diseases, like Lyme disease. By testing the tick, you can determine if it carries any of these pathogens, enabling you to take action.

Extension and UNH laboratories have teamed up to offer public Tick Testing for individuals and agencies seeking more information about the risk of dangerous pathogens.

How Does Tick Testing Work?

Finding out if a is tick carrying pathogens is easy.  

• Order and Pay Online, Receive Code 
• Secure Tick in Small Plastic Bag with Code, Mail it 
• Receive Email with Results 

order a Tick Test

Not Medical Advice 

While UNH Tick Testing provides valuable information, it is not a diagnostic test or substitute for medical advice or treatment. The UNH Tick Testing results indicate the presence of pathogens in the tick, not in the person or animal that was bitten. To determine if you should be treated for a tick-borne illness, consult your healthcare provider.