H. Pylori Antibody Test
One-in-three Americans and almost half of the world's population carry Helicobacter pylori in their guts. Among those infected, 10-20% face the risk of stomach ulcers. But about 1-2% have the lifetime risk of gastric cancer. With an easy-to-collect finger prick sample, this H. pylori antibody test checks for IgG antibodies due to past or current infections.
Typical symptoms of an active H. pylori bacteria infection include bloating, burping, nausea, bad taste in mouth, unusual stomach pain that's worse when empty or few hours after eating, and in rare cases vomiting and blood in stool.
This test can not identify between current or past infections. For current infection, try a stool test.
Our H. Pylori Antibody Test is easy, fast, reliable, and requires just a few steps:
Order Online.
Receive The Kit And Collect Sample At Home.
Ship It Back For FREE To Our World-Class CLIA Labs (US only).
Receive Secure, Confidential, & Easy-To-Understand Report Within Days For Your Comprehensive Home H. Pylori Antibody Test.
What is H. pylori Antibody Test?
The H. Pylori Antibody Test checks for IgG antibodies to detect current or past infections from the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori.
Although half to one-third of all the people harbor these bacteria in their guts, in small cases (1 in 50) it can hinder normal intestinal health and contribute to gut dysbiosis with symptoms including burping, bloating, inflammation, intestinal pain, ulcers and stomach cancers.
What does the test measure?
The test checks for IgG (Immunoglobulin G) antibodies.
Who should check for H. pylori?
Anyone with the following symptoms should check:
- A slow, dull but consistent pain
- Pain observed 2-3 hours after eating or during empty stomach
- Gastritis or acidity that doesn't go away
- Stomachache that might reduce with antibiotics or probiotics but returns
- Sour or bitter taste in mouth
- Pain that appears every few days
- Nausea
- Swelling and bloating
- Burping
- Vomiting, often with color of coffee
- Loss of appetite and feeling of being full
- Weight loss
- Blood in stool
- Despite many of these symptoms, rarely other serious symptoms related to infection of gut, stool, urine or of any sexual nature are observed
How to test for Helicobacter Pylori?
Simply order the test kit, collect the sample at home, ship it for free to our world class CLIA-certified labs in order to receive your results within few days. The kit will provide easy-to-use sample collection supplies and you will receive an simple, easy to understand report that you can share with your doctor.
Be informed, read more
Learn more about H. Pylori test from Cedars-Sinai here. This concise review from Mayo Clinic Proceedings is a great resource for those looking for detailed review.
The National Institute of Health suggests regular washing of hands and maintaining hygiene can keep gut health in check.
Q: Can I purchase the test across US?
A: Except New York our tests are available in all 49 states and DC.
State regulations in NY do not allow us to ship the test kits to their residents and the lab might not be able to test.
See the note above for NY.
We also ship to Canada and rest of the world.
Q: What does the kit contain and how do I use it?
A: The kit contains stool collection supplies, instructions on how to collect the samples, and a form requesting basic information including date and time of collection. The directions are straight forward and easy to follow.
Q: How long does it take to receive the results?
A: You will receive the kit within 3-5 business days with a prepaid return envelope. After you ship the sample and it is received by our lab, you get the results within 5-7 business days.
Q: What do I expect from the report?
A: The report with your test results will be easy to understand and will have all the necessary details. It will mark whether you are negative or positive for the bacteria and its levels. It will also show any specific virulence factors detected in your sample. A short summary explaining the results will be included at the end.
Q: Can I use my insurance to pay for the test?
A: You can use HSA (or FSA/MSA/HRA) accounts to pay for the tests since these are prescription tests (for further confirmation, please check theIRS publication#969). However, please ensure you are not going outside your specified max and min deductible limits. We do not have the capability to process the insurance claim. Since insurance plans vary for individuals we can not guarantee your HSA payment will always be processed by your plan. We suggest talking to your insurance provider if you have any questions.
Q: How reliable are my tests and how do I ensure my results are accurate?
A: Testing for h. pylori is carried out at our world-class CLIA-certified labs. The H pylori stool test quantifies bacteria using qPCR. This is a leap forward from older methodologies that report only positive or negative. Results are reported as colony forming units per gram of stool (CFU/g). One CFU is roughly equivalent to one microorganism (or one cell). Results are expressed in standard scientific notation. For example, a reported result of 3.5e7 is equivalent to 3.5 x 10^7CFU/g, which equals 35,000,000 CFU/g, or 35 million CFU per gram of stool.
We have partnered with CLIA-certified labs that are regulated by the states, as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Many tests from these labs are FDA approved to ensure they meet the proper regulatory requirements. Additionally, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requires inter-laboratory tests to ensure the ranges established by each lab do not drift or are not out of acceptable ranges. This is done by regularly testing reference samples between different labs. Finally, the labs test thousands of samples for different age groups and health conditions, and have well established reference data to compare your results against this large pool.
Q: Can you recommend a therapy if my numbers are high or low?
A: Unfortunately, no. As a lab test provider we can only test and report the results from your sample. We are not authorized to provide any medical recommendations. But we strongly encourage you to discuss the results with your doctor for next steps.
