Casa Blanca - AZ

Walk-In 5 Stinging Bugs Allergy Test: Bees, Wasps in Casa Blanca

The Stinging Insects Allergy panel is an IgE blood test that detects sensitization to five common venomous insects: honeybee, paper wasp, yellow jacket, yellow hornet, and white-faced hornet. 5 Stinging Bugs Allergy Test: Bees, Wasps testing in Casa Blanca, AZ: order online, visit a patient service center near you, and review your results in a secure account.

Typical price

From $159

Results

1-3 business days

Preparation

See preparation notes below

The Stinging Insects Allergy panel is an IgE blood test that detects sensitization to five common venomous insects: honeybee, paper wasp, yellow jacket, yellow hornet, and white-faced hornet. It measures allergen-specific IgE antibodies produced by the immune system from a single blood sample. A healthcare provider may order it after a sting reaction, when evaluating a suspected insect venom allergy, or when someone wants to understand which stinging insects they are sensitized to. Results are a screening tool and are interpreted with the reaction history.

• Honeybee venom-specific IgE Antibodies against honeybee venom proteins; used to assess sensitization to honeybee stings.
• Paper wasp venom-specific IgE Antibodies against paper wasp venom proteins; included for suspected wasp sting reactions.
• Yellow jacket venom-specific IgE Antibodies against yellow jacket venom proteins; a common stinging insect marker.
• Yellow hornet venom-specific IgE Antibodies against yellow hornet venom proteins; assessed for hornet sting sensitization.
• White-faced hornet venom-specific IgE Antibodies against white-faced hornet venom proteins; included in the venom panel.

• People who have had a reaction after an insect sting
• Individuals with swelling, hives, or itching after a sting
• Those who have experienced a more severe systemic sting reaction
• People who work or spend time outdoors around stinging insects
• Anyone whose provider recommends venom allergy screening

• No fasting is required for this IgE allergy panel
• The blood sample can be collected at any time of day
• Tell the healthcare provider about all medications you take
• Describe any past sting reaction so it can be interpreted with results

Each insect venom is reported with its own IgE level or class. A value above the reporting threshold may indicate sensitization to that venom, but sensitization does not always mean a future sting will cause a reaction. Low or undetectable levels make sensitization to that venom less likely without ruling it out entirely. Because some insect venoms share proteins, a provider may consider cross-reactivity when interpreting the pattern. Discuss results with a healthcare provider, especially after a severe sting reaction.

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