[Evaluation of diagnostic value of skin test, venom specific antibodies against EgE and basophil histamine release test in hymenoptera allergy].

The study compares results of skin test and assessments of venom specific IgE levels (FAST) in patients with Hymenoptera sting allergic reactions. Results of the two diagnostic methods show considerable correlation. Positive correlation occurred in 90% of the patients (92.4% bee venom sensitive allergic patients and 80% wasp venom sensitive patients). Negative correlation occurred in 2% of the patients. In the remaining 8% of the group the results did not correlate. Basophil histamine release test was performed in 13 patients with allergic reactions after stinging. 77% of the basophil histamine release test results showed positive correlation with the other two tests. No correlation was found between the size skin test, the class of the FAST test, and the result of basophil histamine release test. No relationship was found either, between results of the described test and the severity of sting reaction classified to Mueller scale.