Insect Venom Allergy -
Know Before You Sting

Specific IgE testing for Honeybee and Common Wasp venom - the two most important insect sting allergens - in a single venous blood draw.

For most people, an insect sting causes temporary pain and local swelling. But for those who are venom-sensitised, a single sting can trigger anaphylaxis - a potentially life-threatening systemic reaction. The risk is not predictable from symptoms alone; the only way to confirm venom allergy and quantify risk is through specific IgE testing.

A positive result does not just confirm the allergy - it opens the door to Venom Immunotherapy (VIT), the only treatment proven to desensitise patients and reduce the risk of future anaphylaxis to below 5% from an untreated risk of up to 60%.