LymeNet Flash: IA-Child sent home with tic that was removed from him

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Posted by orrn (Member # 6672) on :

Anyone know where to get a tic tested in Iowa? A friend's son was sent home with a tic that the school nurse removed from behind his ear. She is very open minded and I want to give her good advice on what to do. Iowa is where I lived and contracted Lyme disease. Thanks for your time and information.

orrn

Posted by hopingandpraying (Member # 9256) on :

IgeneX Labs
Palo Alto, California
http://www.igenex.com/
415-424-1191
800-832-3200

Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :

Since testing a tick takes time....and the tests are not highly accurate, I would not hesitate to treat ASAP. It is too risky to wait.

If it was my child, without a doubt, I would treat NOW.

Posted by Razzle (Member # 30398) on :

http://treatthebite.com/

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Do not wait!! Takes 2-3 wks to get the results back and it CAN come back falsely negative.