Private Helicobacter Pylori Test

Because your health matters.

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterial infection that can damage the stomach lining, increasing the risk of developing stomach ulcers. If these ulcers are left untreated, they may rupture, leading to internal bleeding and gastric obstructions. Testing for H. pylori is crucial to prevent such serious complications.

Our private Helicobacter Pylori Test offers a quick, easy, and accurate way to assess whether you have an H. pylori bacteria infection. It is included in both our Female Cancer Risk Test and Male Cancer Risk Test packages. It can also be booked individually or added as an extra test to our health MOTs to tailor your health assessment according to your specific needs.

Explore our packages and book online today.

USPs

1.
Fast, accurate results
2.
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?

Helicobacter pylori infections are easy to miss as they often present few symptoms until the bacteria has caused further complications. If you suspect digestive issues, scheduling a private Helicobacter pylori test is a prudent decision.

Helicobacter pylori symptoms include:

Indigestion
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Weight loss

Undertaking a private Helicobacter Pylori Test is advisable if you have previously suffered from stomach ulcers, have experienced dyspepsia (indigestion) or have had a helicobacter pylori infection in the past. As the bacteria helicobacter pylori affects the protective lining of the stomach and small intestine, this increases the risk of the stomach lining being susceptible to irritation and the development of ulcers.

Most cases of gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and chronic gastritis or inflammation are caused by an existing helicobacter pylori infection. Around 10% of people with an H. Pylori infection will develop ulcers. Furthermore, an H. pylori infection is also a risk factor for certain types of stomach cancer.

By booking a private Helicobacter Pylori Test, you can undergo testing for the presence of this bacteria and treat it before it causes further damage and health concerns.

What does a Helicobacter pylori test

involve?

Helicobacter pylori can be detected in several ways. For example, Bluecrest Wellness offers a blood test to check for the presence of an infection. Here are the most common tests for helicobacter pylori and what they involve.

Urea breath test

Urea breath testing involves swallowing a pill or drink containing the chemical urea. This chemical is broken down by the bacteria H. pylori into carbon dioxide. If there is a helicobacter pylori infection, when breathing out as part of the testing process, the breath you exhale will have higher than normal carbon dioxide levels.

Stool antigen test

In this test for Helicobacter pylori, a stool sample is collected and tested for bacteria. The stool antigen test checks for proteins or antigens in the stool that are associated with an H. pylori infection.

Blood test

A blood sample is taken and tested for antibodies to the H. pylori bacteria. Antibodies are naturally produced proteins found in your blood that help to fight infection. This is a convenient and non-invasive test to check for the presence of Helicobacter pylori antibodies. The private helicobacter pylori blood tes t can be booked with Bluecrest Wellness.

Private Health Checks for complete peace of

mind

Our full body private health checks are designed for busy people who want to take control of their health. Our tests are quick, accurate, convenient and completely stress-free. No waiting for an appointment, no invasive procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times and no busy waiting rooms.

Our tests are conducted by trained health assessment specialists at over 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, ensuring accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home.

Any individual tests can be added to any full body health check. Just book one of our full body private health assessments and call us before your appointment to add an extra test.

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 your 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.