LymeNet Flash: Lab to send tick to in NY or CT?

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Posted by musharina (Member # 2149) on :

Hi everyone... I havent been here in so long!

In any case, does anyone know the name of the lab that you can send the tick itself to in order for it to be tested for Lyme? I sent a tick there a couple of years ago and now my friend just found one that she wants to send, but I cant remember! I believe it was in upstate NY or CT, but Im not sure. Thanks for your help -- Michele

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Hey there! Welcome back!

I think the lab you're thinking about is no longer there. BBI or something like that??

The best place to send it is to igenex labs in CA. It costs $55 per test. [such as babesia, Lyme, ehrlichiosis]

You just pop it into a bubble pack and send it on its way!
www.igenex.com

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Posted by musharina (Member # 2149) on :

Yes - BBI sounds familiar. Theyre gone? What happened??

Amyway - thanks for the info on Igenex. I didnt know you could send them the actual tick too. Good to know.

Thanks again. Im passing the info on right now.

--Michele