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.
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
This test looks for one thing: H. pylori antigen in a stool sample, used to check for this specific bacterial infection. It is a single-marker test, so there is little to describe beyond the marker itself and the stool sample method.
Against the seven H. pylori tests we compare it with, prices range widely, from MyHealthChecked's rapid test at £10 up to Better2Know's test at £175, with a group median of £97.13. At £101.25, this one sits close to that median, about 4% above it, which keeps its value-for-money score middling rather than strong.
Documentation scores reasonably because the listing states the biomarker, sample type, collection options and a 5-day turnaround clearly, but the provider gives almost no descriptive text about the test itself or what the report looks like, which holds clarity back from a higher score. Results and follow-up benefit from doctor review of the result.
This suits anyone who wants a fast, at-home stool test for H. pylori without paying a premium, and who does not need a detailed written explanation from the provider before ordering. A 5-day turnaround with doctor review makes it reasonably quick to act on.
If price is the main concern, cheaper single-marker options exist in this group, such as MyHealthChecked's Stomach Ulcer (H. Pylori) Rapid Test at £10 or Check My Body Health's kit at £11.99, though we cannot confirm from the sheet whether they include doctor review or the same turnaround.
You collect a stool sample at home following the instructions provided and post it to the lab, which tests for H. pylori antigen. Results are returned within 5 days and reviewed by a doctor before you receive them.
This single-marker stool test checks for H. pylori antigen and costs £101.25, close to the £97.13 median for the seven comparable H. pylori tests we track, from providers ranging between £10 and £175. Results come back within 5 days and are reviewed by a doctor, though the provider's own product description is minimal.
The listing publishes the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state a proper description, 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.
A stool sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 5 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.
£101.25 against a comparison-group median of £97.13 (+4%).
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.
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.
Priciest H. pylori test we track; others start at £10
A blood test that checks for Helicobacter pylori antibodies, the bacteria most commonly linked to stomach ulcers, for men and women.
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.
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.
