Compare the best gut health tests available in United Kingdom. 52 tests reviewed.
Mid-priced gut microbiome test, fewer markers than peers
An at-home stool test analysing 10 markers of gut bacteria composition, including fibre-digesting and probiotic bacteria, for people wanting a general picture of their gut microbiome balance.
Home finger-prick test for Gliadin antibodies only
A home finger-prick blood test checking for Gliadin antibodies, one marker used alongside coeliac screening for people with bloating, diarrhoea or unexplained weight loss.
Two-day coeliac antibody test, cheaper as a home kit
Checks for tissue transglutaminase (TTA) antibodies, the marker most closely linked to coeliac disease, from a blood sample. Suits adults with bloating, diarrhoea, wind or unexplained weight loss, especially if a close relative has coeliac disease.
Mid-priced H. pylori stool test, near the £97 group median
A single-marker stool test that checks for H. pylori bacteria, offering a fast, at-home alternative to a clinic visit for anyone wanting to check for this specific infection.
Single amylase marker test with 2-day results
A single-marker blood test for amylase, an enzyme from the salivary glands and pancreas that is commonly used to help assess pancreatic function. Suited to people with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting who want an initial marker to discuss with a doctor.
Home H. pylori kit, cheaper than the clinic version
An at-home stool test for H. pylori antibodies, the bacteria most commonly linked to stomach ulcers, posted to the lab for analysis.
Coeliac genetic risk test priced at the category median
A saliva-based DNA test that checks whether you carry the HLA-DQ genetic variant associated with coeliac disease risk, for people wanting to understand their genetic predisposition rather than diagnose current symptoms.
Single gliadin marker, plus a cheaper home-kit option
A blood test for gliadin antibodies, used alongside symptoms or family history to help assess a possible gluten-related immune response.
At-home coeliac antibody test, priced near the norm
An at-home finger-prick blood test for IgA endomysial antibodies, a marker closely associated with coeliac disease. Suited to people with possible coeliac symptoms who are still eating gluten and want an initial blood-based check.
Priciest named calprotectin test of the three we compare
This at-home stool test measures faecal calprotectin, a marker released when the gut lining is inflamed. It suits people with ongoing digestive symptoms who want a first check for gut inflammation before seeing a GP or specialist.
Mid-priced gut microbiome test, 18% below the group median
Analyses a stool sample using qPCR and 16S rRNA sequencing to profile the balance of bacterial and archaeal species in your gut, with a report broken into sections such as diversity and short-chain fatty acid scores.
Single-marker coeliac gene test, priced at the median
A genetic blood test checking for the HLA-DQ risk variant linked to coeliac disease, for anyone with ongoing digestive symptoms or a family history.
