Tick Testing

Tick bite you? Now you can get it tested and find out if it carries disease-causing pathogens.

How it works

1. Remove the tick.
2. Place the tick in a sealed plastic bag. If you cannot mail the sample within 24 hours, store the sealed bag in the freezer until mailing or in-person drop-off. If you are submitting more than one tick, each must be in a separate bag.
3. Order your test online. Visit unh.how/tick. If you are reading this you are in the right place!
4. Complete your order. Pay online and receive your confirmation code. Multiple ticks can be added to one order, but each incurs a separate testing fee.
5. Label the bag. Clearly write the confirmation code on the bag containing the tick. For multiple samples, add A, B, C… after the confirmation code to keep them organized.
6. Prepare for mailing. Place the sealed bag with the tick and confirmation code into a mailing envelope.
7. Mail your sample. Send the envelope to the address provided.
8. Receive your results. Your results will be emailed to you as early as 3 days after we receive your sample. Please note that mailing time may vary and is outside our control.

*Samples can also be dropped off in person in the red cooler located in the main vestibule of Gregg Hall on the UNH main campus in Durham.

Mail to:

UNH Collaborative Core Wet Lab

Attn: “COCO Lab” Rm 334

35 Colovos Rd

Durham, NH 03824

If you are experiencing any medical issues, consult a medical professional.

Email us with questions at UNH.CCWL@unh.edu