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Ive had skin tests that said i am allergic to wasp and bees but blood tests that say i am not. which is more accurate? why would discrepancies occur ?

Q: ive had skin tests that said i am allergic to wasp and bees but blood tests that say i am not. which is more accurate? why would discrepancies occur ?

: They test very different things. Discuss with your allergist who knows exactly what tests were done and how to interpret them. Avoid wasps and bees. Ask if u need to carry an allergy pen for injections.

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They test very different things. Discuss with your allergist who knows exactly what tests were done and how to interpret them. Avoid wasps and bees. Ask if u need to carry an allergy pen for injections.

Answered 7/22/2022

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Ive had skin tests that said i am allergic to wasp and bees but blood tests that say i am not. which is more accurate? why would discrepancies occur ?

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