Referred Tests
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Test ID: INSEC
Stinging Insects Allergen Profile, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to honeybee, yellow jacket, wasp, yellow faced hornet, and white faced hornet venoms
Defining the allergen responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms
Identifying allergens:
-Responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode
-To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy
-To investigate the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens
Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBV | Honeybee Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| YJV | Yellow Jacket Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| WSPV | Wasp Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| YFHV | Yellow Faced Hornet Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
| WFHV | White Faced Hornet Venom, IgE | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Includes testing for honeybee, yellow jacket, wasp, yellow faced hornet, and white faced hornet venoms.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Stinging Insects Allergen Profile
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Honeybee Venom
Wasp Venom
White Faced Hornet Venom
Yellow Faced Hornet Venom
Yellow Jacket Venom
Wasp Venom
White Faced Hornet Venom
Yellow Faced Hornet Venom
Yellow Jacket Venom