Exams and Tests

Your doctor will diagnose an allergic reaction to insect stings by performing a physical examination and taking your medical history.

Your doctor may refer you to a specialist, such as an allergist (immunologist), who will perform allergy tests, such as skin tests or blood tests, to identify your allergies.

It is possible that you will not show any sensitivity to allergens in allergy tests even after you have had an allergic reaction to an insect sting.³ Your doctor may recommend that you repeat these tests in 3 months.