Stomach Cancer Risk (H Pylori) Test

Faecal test to detect Helicobacter pylori bacteria in your gut which can increase your risk of stomach cancer

• H. pylori increases the risk of stomach cancer, especially a type called non-cardia gastric cancer
• NICE-recommended Helicobacter Pylori (H.Pylori) stool test
• Secure online results within 5 working days of the lab receiving your sample
• UKAS-accredited and ISO15189-certified labs
• Fast, discreet & confidential service with no GP appointment or referral required
  

What is H. Pylori?

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria that lives in the inner lining of the stomach. About 40% of people in the UK have H Pylori so it is very common and usually gives no symptoms. H. pylori can cause long-lasting irritation, swelling and pain in the stomach (known as ‘severe chronic atrophic gastritis’ or SCAG) and stomach ulcers which may lead to cancer.

What are the symptoms of an H. Pylori infection?

H Pylori can produce excess acid which may cause ulcers or inflammation resulting in indigestion and heartburn symptoms. H Pylori is the most common causes of peptic ulcer disease, with 95% of duodenal and 70–80% of gastric ulcers associated with it. Occasionally this can manifest into more serious complications when the ulcer bleeds or bursts.

When should I get tested for H. Pylori?

You should get tested for H. Pylori if:

You have indigestion or heartburn that has not responded to standard treatment such as Gaviscon or Nexium (Proton Pump Inhibitor)

If you are at higher risk such as older people, individuals of North African ethnicity, and those living in a known high-risk area

If you have a history of peptic ulcers or bleeds

What’s inside:

One H Pylori stool collection device with instructions

Prepaid return packaging for lab analysis

Access to secure digital results within days

Peace of mind in a few simple steps:

Collect your sample using the enclosed device

Send it to our accredited lab with prepaid packaging

Receive your confidential results online, fast

Your health, your future. Stomach cancer is more treatable when caught early — and this test puts you in charge of catching it sooner