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A focused IgE allergy blood test assessing the most common insect venom allergies associated with immediate allergic reactions.
£175
Results in 2–4 working days
If you've experienced swelling, hives or more severe symptoms following an insect sting, this profile measures specific IgE antibodies to the most common insect venoms responsible for allergic reactions. It is primarily used to investigate allergies to honey bees and wasps but may also include other clinically relevant insect venoms depending on the laboratory profile. Your results are reviewed by one of our GPs and interpreted alongside your symptoms and the nature of your reaction to determine their clinical significance.
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Attend your appointment and one of our experienced nurses or phlebotomists will collect your blood sample. If your test also includes another sample, such as urine or stool, we will provide the necessary collection kit and clear instructions.
Results are typically available within 2 working days. Some individual markers may take longer if they require specialist laboratory processing. We will normally wait until the full profile is complete before issuing your reviewed results.
This test may be particularly useful for: Bee venom allergy; Wasp venom allergy; Insect sting allergy; Suspected anaphylaxis.
This test is commonly chosen when investigating: Local swelling after stings; Hives; Itching; Facial swelling; Lip or tongue swelling; Wheezing; Dizziness; Collapse following an insect sting. Blood tests are only one part of an assessment, and results should be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.
This test may help assess or investigate: Bee venom allergy; Wasp venom allergy; Insect venom allergy. An abnormal result does not necessarily confirm a diagnosis, but it may help guide further assessment.
This profile includes: Total IgE together with specific IgE testing for honey bee venom, common wasp venom and other insect venoms included within the TDL Insect Venom Allergy Profile..
Ways to have this test
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Your appointment will be with a friendly nurse.
We provide a health record, sent also to your NHS GP on request.