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
Ticks in Canada can carry several pathogens that may cause illness.
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 Tick Carry in Canada
Geneticks Laboratory tests for the most common tick-borne pathogens in North America, including:
Lyme disease (Borrelia)
Anaplasma
Babesia
Ehrlichia
Powassan virus (regional risk)
These are the pathogens most often associated with tick bites in Ontario and across Canada.
Testing is Easy
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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
