Helicobacter pylori Test

H. pylori affects 1-in-5 of us and might be to blame for stomach pain around mealtimes, bloating and / or nausea.

Our Helicobacter pylori test is a quick and easy stool test for H. pylori. Simply take a stool sample at home, send it to our UKAS-accredited lab and you'll get your result and doctor's report in days.

What you need to know about our Helicobacter pylori Test

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a very common stomach infection which causes inflammation (gastritis) and indigestion. It also increases the risk of stomach ulcers and stomach cancer.

You'll take your sample at home and send it to our accredited lab for analysis of H. pylori stool antigen. You'll get your results and a lab report you can share with your doctor if needed.

What do the H. pylori test results mean?

There are three possible results from an H. pylori stool antigen test:

1. Negative - you don't have H. pylori infection
2. Positive - you do have H. pylori infection and should be treated
3. Borderline - some H. pylori antigen was detected but not as much as we usually see with a clear positive. This might be partially treated H. pylori infection or early stage infection. You might need to repeat the test in a few weeks.

What are the symptoms of H. pylori infection?

Most people with H. pylori infection actually do not have any symptoms.

The commonest symptoms of H. pylori infection are:

• Indigestion - pain or discomfort in the stomach shortly before or after eating
• Bloating and belching
• Feeling sick or nauseous
• Uncomfortable fullness after eating
• Diarrhoea and floating stools

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