Stomach Ulcer (H. pylori) Rapid Test

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.

  • At-home test
Sample
Stool
Collection
At-home rapid self-test (stool sample, results in minutes)
Results in
0 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
No
Tests for
  • H Pylori Antigen

Test specifications

Sample type
stool
Collection method
at-home rapid self-test (stool sample, results in minutes)
Turnaround time
0 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by MyHealthChecked.

  • H Pylori Antigen

About this test

This test screens a stool sample for H. pylori antigen, a bacteria that can cause ulcers in the stomach lining, associated with symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain and acid reflux. It gives a result in around 10 minutes rather than a sample sent away to a laboratory.

Among the seven comparable H. pylori tests we track, priced from £11.99 to £175, all testing the same single marker, this £10 test is the cheapest. The provider states a secondary test or a consultation with a healthcare professional is needed to confirm the result.

The value for money score is at the maximum given how far below every peer this sits, and clinical depth scores reasonably since it tests exactly the one marker the group is built around. Results and follow-up scores lower, because the result is not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone with symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain or acid reflux who wants a fast, low-cost first check for H. pylori before deciding whether to see a doctor. It is cheaper than every comparable test we track, including the next cheapest at £11.99 from Check My Body Health. It is a screening test only, and a positive result should be followed up with a doctor.

How it works

You collect a stool sample at home and apply it to the rapid test strip, which shows a result within around 10 minutes with no sample posted to a lab. Online support is available to help you understand the result, though a doctor review is not included as standard.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Cheapest H. pylori test among the seven we compare it with, which run up to £175
  • Result in around 10 minutes, no sample posted to a lab
  • Online support available to help interpret the result

Cons

  • Not reviewed by a doctor as standard
  • Provider says a secondary test or GP consultation is needed to confirm the result
  • A single-marker screen rather than a full diagnostic workup

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Undercuts every H. pylori test we track
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

At £10, this rapid stool test screens for H. pylori antigen, a bacteria linked to stomach ulcers, with a result in around 10 minutes. It is far cheaper than every one of the seven comparable H. pylori tests we track, which range from £11.99 to £175, though the result is not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    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.

  • Clinical depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    A stool sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 0 days, well ahead of the gut health norm of 5.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 5.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.4 from 7,844 reviews.

  • Value for money 10.0/10

    £10.00 against a comparison-group median of £97.13 (-90%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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Helicobacter pylori Test

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.

  • At-home test
8.0 / 10