Allergen, Individual-Insect Honey Bee Venom Madhu Makhhi (Apis Mellifera) I1

The Allergen, Individual‑Insect Honey Bee Venom Madhu Makhhi (Apis Mellifera) I1 test measures venom‑specific IgE antibodies to Apis mellifera (honey bee) in a venous blood sample collected at home. This immunologic assay helps confirm sensitization to honey bee venom, an important step in assessing the risk of systemic allergic reactions and guiding clinical decisions such as avoidance strategies and venom immunotherapy.

This service offers convenient home collection across Dubai and the UAE by trained phlebotomists, with laboratory reporting suitable for review by an allergist or immunologist. Results are interpreted in the context of clinical history and may be combined with skin testing or total IgE measurements to develop a tailored management plan for patients, beekeepers, or anyone with suspected bee‑sting reactions.

• Apis mellifera venom-specific IgE (sIgE)
• Total IgE
• sIgE result class (0–6)

• After a systemic allergic reaction following a honey bee sting
• Unexplained anaphylaxis where insect sting is suspected
• Occupational exposure risk (beekeepers, apiary workers, gardeners)
• Before initiating venom immunotherapy to identify the relevant venom
• Recurrent large local reactions or progressive local reactions to stings

• Home blood collection by certified phlebotomists across Dubai and the UAE
• Accurate detection of honey bee venom sensitization for targeted care
• Supports clinical decisions including suitability for venom immunotherapy
• Reduces future anaphylaxis risk through informed management planning
• Rapid, clinician-ready laboratory report for specialist review

• At‑home venous blood collection performed by a trained phlebotomist
• No fasting required prior to sample collection
• Inform the collector and clinician of recent stings, ongoing venom immunotherapy, or systemic corticosteroid use
• Not performed during an acute anaphylactic episode — seek emergency care first