Helicobacter Pylori

What Does This Test Check?

This test looks for antibodies to Helicobacter pylori (H pylori), a common stomach bacterium linked to ulcers and long term gastritis. The antibody level indicates whether you have been exposed to the infection.

Goodbody Clinic is the single provider listed, offering the H pylori blood test for £105. Because only one option is shown, there is no price or speed comparison to weigh up here: the choice comes down to clinic access.

A positive antibody result may indicate a past or current H pylori infection, but it does not tell you whether an active infection is causing symptoms today. A stool or breath test is often used to confirm activity, so discuss your result and symptoms with your GP.