Alberta Precision Laboratories

Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

Test Name/Synonym:

Alberta Tick Surveillance Program
(Synonym: E-tick identification, etick, Ticks from Non-Human Sources, Animal ticks, Environmental ticks)

Clinical Indications:

For specimens obtained from animal and environmental sources that have been identified by the E-tick program as requiring further investigation

Test Includes:

Tick speciation

Ordering Alert:

Surveillance only, do not use for clinical specimens

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB405401

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Tick for identification in closed container with a valid E-tick identification number and completed Tick Testing Request

Test Resources:

Tick Testing Request - 21813 (Cross site)
Note: This is for surveillance only.

For clinical specimen’s use: Microbiology Requisition - 20571

Routine Turn Around Time:

One business day upon receipt at Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Edmonton)

Testing Area:

Parasitology

Performing Site:

Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Edmonton)

Additional Test Information:

eTick
Lyme disease and tick surveillance | Alberta.ca

Last Updated On:

Friday, May 16, 2025

Date of Last Review:

May 13 2025 12:00AM