Things to know before. you go for a test. Do not perform maintenance work or. make repairs before your first test. If you drive a 1996 or newer vehicle, do not. disconnect the battery before testing. If your. vehicle has recently had a dead battery, drive.
A tick bites a host animal, then burrows its head under the skin. While the bite isn't painful and can go relatively unnoticed by the host organism, the tick can contain harmful bacteria that can cause subsequent maladies. Proper removal of the tick is key in preventing the release of this bacteria.
What to Do. If the tick is still attached to the skin, follow these steps: 1  Use tweezers to grasp the tick firmly at its head or mouth, next to the skin.  Pull firmly and steadily until the tick lets go of the skin. Do not twist the tick or rock it from side to side. If part of the tick stays in the skin, don't worry.