Tick Microscopy

Arthropods identification

Ticks Identification

TICK

• Surveillance Form for Tick Identification needs to be completed
• A minimal amount of sterile normal saline or 70% ethanol may be added inside the sterile container to barely cover the suspected tick and prevent dehydration.
• Answer the following queries
  • Where was the Tick acquired?
  • Did patient travel previous two weeks?
  • Specify where ? (town, park, province or city)
  • Date Tick removed?
  • Was the tick attached?
  • if yes, how long was the tick attached/feeding?

Specimen should be transported to ASAP to the laboratory in biohazard bag after collection.

Specimen should be stored at room temperature after receipt in the laboratory.