What is the difference between bumblebee and honeybee and allergies

How it Works

What is the difference between bumblebees and honeybees?

You may not realize that bumblebees and honeybees are different species.  Bumblebees tend to be larger with a lot of hairs on their body giving them a fuzzy appearance.  Honeybees are more slender with less hair.  Bumblebees have a rounder abdomen whereas honeybees' abdomens end in a point.  Recognizing the difference can be important if you suffer from insect allergies.  While some people may be allergic to more than one type of stinging insect, it is possible to be allergic to certain species but not others.

Can you be allergic to more than one type of bee?

Crossreactivity is common for people who suffer from allergies. While some people may be allergic to more than one type of stinging insect, it is possible to be allergic to certain species but not others.  The best way to protect your health is to test yourself for multiple allergens and find out which ones you have a reaction to.  Knowing the severity of your reactions is also important.  Allergies to bee venom cause a variety of symptoms from mild irritation to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

How do you test for bee sting allergies?

Blood allergy testing is an easy way to find out which types of bees you are allergic to.  Unlike the traditional skin test, blood testing only requires one visit to the lab for a simple blood draw.  Results are typically available in a few business days.  Blood lab testing for allergies measures the amount of IgE antibodies your body produces to specific allergens.  These tests provide numerical results to help you determine not only if you are allergic but how severe your allergy is.

Where can I get a bee allergy test near me?

Request A Test offers a full menu of blood allergy testing options.  These include tests for allergies to bumblebees and honeybees.  We also offer a Stinging Insect Allergy Panel that tests for bumblebees, honeybees, and several types of hornets and wasps.  Testing for various other animal, food, and environmental allergens is also available.  We work with over 4,000 testing sites across the US so getting a test near you is easy.  Just order your test, go to the lab, and get the results.  You can order online any time or call our team at 888-732-2348 during business hours for assistance.  

Why Choose Us?

• Since 2002, we have a proven track record of offering excellent customer service, affordable pricing with no hidden fees, and our enduring commitment to protect your personal information.
• No doctor's order? (No problem!) Our national physician network provides the required doctor's order for the lab. Insurance is not needed to order lab testing nor will your insurance company be billed.
• We are partnered with two of the largest CLIA-certified labs in the US, to offer you the latest lab testing technology with prompt and accurate results. (These are the same labs used by hospitals and physicians.)
• With over 3,600 lab locations to choose from and same-day collection, we make lab testing quick and convenient. No appointment is needed. Find your local lab with our location finder.
• We offer an extensive and detailed test menu. Ordering can be done online or over the phone. Not finding a test? Simply give us a call.

Popular Related Products