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Testing a Tic #866799

Asked May 02, 2024, 3:34 PM EDT

Hello. Is there a location in Oregon to send a tic for testing?

Lane County Oregon

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Hi Stephanie,
Unfortunately, there are no labs in Oregon that I know of that test ticks for disease organisms.
Here is where you can find information on tick testing labs elsewhere in the country...
https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/testing/
Best wishes!

Bill Gerth Replied May 08, 2024, 4:17 PM EDT

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Testing a Tic #866799

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