Private Helicobacter Pylori Test
Because your health matters.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common bacterial infection that can irritate and damage the stomach lining, increasing the risk of stomach ulcers, gastritis, and in some cases, more serious complications. Because symptoms can be vague or easily overlooked, testing plays an essential role in early detection and treatment.
Our private Helicobacter Pylori Test offers a quick, accurate way to check whether you have an active infection. It’s included in our Female Cancer Risk Test and Male Cancer Risk Test packages, and it can also be booked individually or added to any health MOT to create a personalized health assessment.
Explore our packages and book online today.
USPs
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Fast, accurate results
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Competitively priced testing within 20 minutes of your home
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Detailed, personalised Results Report
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Access to our 24/7 GP service with all test packages
How it works
1. Select and book your package
View our health test packages and book a full body private health check. All our individual tests can be added to any of our private health check packages. . Just call our team on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to add an extra test.
2. Make an appointment
Choose the venue, date and time that suits you. With over 2000 appointments available nationwide every week, you're sure to find a convenient time, date and venue.
3. Attend your appointment
A trained health assessment specialists will carry out your blood test. The whole process only takes around 20 - 30 minutes.
4. Fast, accurate results
Your results will be available 24/7 through our online dashboard, My Wellness. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are ready for viewing. Processing times vary by test, with some results accessible on the dashboard in as little as three days. The online dashboard also provides easy access to a downloadable PDF, making it simple to share your results with your GP.
Why take a private Helicobacter pylori test?
H. pylori often causes few symptoms until the infection has progressed, which is why testing is recommended if you’re experiencing ongoing digestive discomfort or have had issues such as ulcers in the past. Common Helicobacter pylori symptoms include:
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Unexplained weight loss
Testing is particularly important if you have:
- A history of stomach or duodenal ulcers
- Previous H. pylori infection
- Persistent digestive symptoms (e.g., dyspepsia)
- A family history of gastric conditions
Left untreated, H. pylori can increase the risk of ulcers, chronic gastritis, and in a small number of cases, certain types of stomach cancer. Early detection allows you to begin treatment before complications develop.
What does a Helicobacter pylori test involve?
H. pylori can be identified through several testing methods. Bluecrest Wellness provides a blood test to check for antibodies that indicate the presence of an infection. This is quick, convenient, and minimally invasive. Below are the most common testing methods:
Blood test (offered by Bluecrest Wellness) A small blood sample is taken and assessed for H. pylori antibodies - proteins your body produces in response to infection. This test is simple, fast, and suitable for most people.
Urea breath test You swallow a small amount of urea. If H. pylori is present, it breaks the urea down into carbon dioxide, which is detected in your breath sample.
Stool antigen test A stool sample is tested for antigens linked to H. pylori bacteria.
Private Health Checks for complete peace of mind
Our full body private health checks are designed for busy people who want reliable, comprehensive assessments without long waits. All tests are carried out by trained health assessment specialists at more than 350 venues across the UK and Ireland.
- No long travel times
- No clinical waiting rooms
- No invasive procedures
- Results you can understand and act on
Any individual test - including the Helicobacter Pylori Test - can be added to your chosen package. Simply book your full body private health assessment and call us before your appointment to customise your test list.
Need help? Call free on
0800 652 2183 to speak to one of our team.
FAQs
Our Helicobacter Pylori Test is not offered as a home testing kit. However, with Bluecrest Wellness, you can choose a convenient test location close to home, making our private Helicobacter Pylori Test easily accessible.
We run our affordable private health checks from high quality venues across the UK and Ireland. Simply find a location near you and book an appointment with a health assessment specialist.
Your results will be given a ‘flag’ of a different colour: green, amber or red. Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are slightly outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm.
Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow-up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting a doctor for further investigation.
If there are any critical results discovered by the laboratory, we will contact you immediately, so you won’t need to wait for your full Results Report to arrive to take appropriate action.
A Helicobacter Pylori Test is available as an individual test and can be added to any of our health assessment packages.
Full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.
