A blood test that checks for Helicobacter pylori antibodies, the bacteria most commonly linked to stomach ulcers, for men and women.
1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.
This test looks for antibodies to Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that can damage the stomach lining and is a common cause of stomach ulcers and related digestive problems, using a blood sample.
Against the H. pylori comparison group we track, this is the most expensive option. Prices range from £10 for MyHealthChecked's rapid test up to £120 for Randox Health's breath test, with a group median of £97.13. Better2Know's own stool-based home kit tests for the same bacteria for £110, so switching to that version and a stool sample rather than a clinic blood draw would bring the price down considerably within the same provider's range.
The scores reflect a well-documented, single-purpose test let down mainly by price relative to its comparison group and by results not being doctor-reviewed as standard. Trust reflects Better2Know's Trustpilot rating of 4.2 from 775 reviews, CQC registration and 18 years trading.
This suits someone who would rather give a blood sample at a clinic than collect a stool sample, when investigating possible H. pylori infection and associated stomach ulcer symptoms such as persistent indigestion or stomach pain. If price matters more than sample type, Better2Know's own home stool test kit covers the same bacteria for £110, and several other providers, including MyHealthChecked at £10, cover it for considerably less.
A trained professional takes a venous blood sample at a Better2Know clinic or during a home nurse visit. The sample is sent to the laboratory to check for H. pylori antibodies. Results are reported within 2 days and made available through your online patient area. They are not doctor-reviewed as standard, though Better2Know can arrange a consultation if your result is positive.
This blood test checks for H. pylori, the bacteria most often linked to stomach ulcers, for £175. It is the most expensive of the seven H. pylori tests we compare. MyHealthChecked's rapid test costs £10 and Check My Body Health's kit costs £11.99, while Better2Know's own stool-based home kit covers the same bacteria for £110. Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, well ahead of the gut health norm of 5.
Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.
£175.00 against a comparison-group median of £97.13 (+80%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our H. pylori test comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Mid-priced lab test versus much cheaper rapid kits
A single stool antigen test for Helicobacter pylori infection, a common cause of stomach inflammation and indigestion, for people with ongoing upper gut symptoms.
Second-cheapest H. pylori test in the comparison group
A rapid at-home stool test for H. pylori antigen, a marker commonly used to help assess bacterial causes of stomach and duodenal symptoms.
Undercuts every H. pylori test we track
A rapid stool test screening for H. pylori, a bacteria linked to stomach ulcers, giving a result in minutes. Suits anyone with symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux or stomach pain who wants a quick first check.
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.
Priced below the group median for H. pylori tests
A single blood test for H. pylori antibodies, commonly used to assess whether an infection linked to stomach ulcers and gastritis is present. Suited to anyone with ongoing digestive symptoms.
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.
Priced above most peers in this H. pylori group
A breath test checking for Helicobacter pylori, a stomach bacterium linked to digestive discomfort and ulcers, done at a Randox Health clinic rather than at home.
Mid-priced lab test versus much cheaper rapid kits
A single stool antigen test for Helicobacter pylori infection, a common cause of stomach inflammation and indigestion, for people with ongoing upper gut symptoms.
Second-cheapest H. pylori test in the comparison group
A rapid at-home stool test for H. pylori antigen, a marker commonly used to help assess bacterial causes of stomach and duodenal symptoms.
Undercuts every H. pylori test we track
A rapid stool test screening for H. pylori, a bacteria linked to stomach ulcers, giving a result in minutes. Suits anyone with symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux or stomach pain who wants a quick first check.
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.
