Tick Bite Resource Center
Tick Bite? Follow These 2 Steps
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STEP 1
Read the Action GuideWhat to Do Right After a Tick Bite
Learn what to do after a tick bite, including proper removal, symptom monitoring, and next steps.
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STEP 2
Submit a TickTick Testing with Geneticks
Learn about tick testing and how it may help identify pathogens carried by the tick.
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Summary of Geneticks Testing ↓
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Save Your Tick
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Choose Your Testing Panel
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Choose Your Turnaround Time
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Mail or Drop Off your Tick
How Fast Do You Need Results?
What To Do After a Tick Bite
TickOffTicks collaborates with Geneticks Laboratory in Uxbridge, Ontario to provide fast, reliable tick testing for families across Canada. If you’ve found a tick on yourself, your child, or your pet, testing can help you understand your potential exposure and decide your next steps with confidence.
Why Test a Tick After a Bite
Testing your tick helps you:
- Identify potential exposure early
- Share results with your healthcare provider
- Reduce uncertainty and anxiety
- Make informed medical decisions quickly
Many people don’t know what to do after a tick bite.
Tick testing gives you real information instead of guessing.
What Diseases Can Ticks Carry in Canada
Geneticks Laboratory tests for the most common tick-borne pathogens in North America, including:
- Lyme disease
- Anaplasmosis
- Babesiosis
- Ehrlichiosis
- Powassan virus infection
- Relapsing fever (Borrelia miyamotoi)
- Bartonellosis
- Spotted Fever group illnesses
These are the pathogens most often associated with tick bites in Ontario and across Canada.
