The Check the Tick medical device is a plate test designed for the rapid and direct detection of Lyme disease bacteria in a tick. Its sensitivity is 92.86%, and its specificity is 95.83%. The test detects the presence of four genotypes of Lyme disease spirochetes - B. garinii, B. afzelii, B. burgdorferi sensu stricto and B. spielmanii.

The test involves taking material from the tick. Lyme disease bacteria live in the digestive tract and are introduced into the human body through it. The first symptoms of the disease can be observed approximately 10-14 days after the bite. A quick diagnosis of Lyme disease and proper treatment can reduce or avoid serious complications.

The Check Tick package includes forceps - a device for the independent and safe removal of ticks that feed on the skin. It has two different sized tips for extraction:

• tick larvae and nymphs,
• the adults.

The likelihood of infection with Lyme disease spirochetes increases with the duration of the tick's existence, so it is important to remove it quickly and safely. The Check the Tick medical device allows you to safely remove the tick and detect the Lyme disease bacteria in the tick.