Pete,
 
   Thanks for your reply.
 
   Memories of my asthma days (I'm no longer an asthmatic) were going to the
allergist for tests.  The tests involved small needles which pricked the
skin.  A reaction to whatever was in the needle indicated an allergy.  That
is why I wondered about the blood test.  It must be something new (I had
asthma 15-20 years ago).
 
   I'll be going to the allergist, who I hope will give me a more thorough
test.  I'll also get more information as to what I can do.  Hopefully, the
allergist will understand my "need" to keep bees.  <g>
 
Laura
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