Tick Testing
Tick testing can be a useful aid in deciding whether or not to treat in the absence of disease symptoms.
Tick Testing Labs Capabilities
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Imugen, Inc. (781) 255-0770 Learn More |
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Analytical Services, Inc. (ASI) (800) 723-4432 Learn More |
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CT Pathology Laboratories (860) 450-1823 Learn More |
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UMass Extension Tick Diagnostic Lab (413) 545-1055 Learn More |
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Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (860) 486-3738 Learn More |
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Imugen, Inc
- 315 Norwood Park South
- Norwood, MA 02062
- 1-800-246-8436
- 1-781-255-0770
- (Fax) 1-781-255-9923
- www.imugen.com
IMUGEN, Inc. is a clinical laboratory located in Norwood, MA with over 20 years of experience in the development and performance of specialized testing of clinical specimens for tick-borne diseases.
Accurate diagnosis of tick-borne infections may often be perplexing due to complex clinical presentations and limitations of commonly available commercial test kits. Complications may be severe if there is a misdiagnosis. Understanding these infections requires clinical experience and excellent laboratory support.
IMUGEN's goal is to provide testing that truly services the needs of the clinicians without encouraging over utilization of tick-borne disease testing.
Ticks Tested by Imugen: Ixodes scapularis
IMUGEN provides PCR testing of these ticks to detect Lyme disease spirochetes and the parasite causing Babesiosis. Since only these ticks carry these agents, testing is only performed on Deer ticks.
Ticks NOT Tested by Imugen: Dermacentor variabilis & Amblyomma americanum
Any ticks received and identified as being Dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis) or Lone Star ticks (Amblyomma americanum) will not be tested unless specifically requested. Dog ticks and Lone Star ticks are retained for 14 days and then discarded.
