Stomach Ulcer Self-Testing

Persistent nausea, or burning stomach pain?

Stomach ulcers (gastric ulcers) are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. In up to 90% of cases, they are caused by H.pylori bacteria, which live on the lining of the stomach and duodenum. This test detects the presence of H.pylori bacteria in a stool sample.

If your results suggest the presence of stomach ulcers, contact your GP for further investigation and to discuss your treatment options.

Sample type: 

Stool sample. Box includes a collection tube with extraction buffer.

How long for results:
10 minutes

Suitable for patients suffering from symptoms including:

Burning stomach pain (which may improved with eating), indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, and nausea.

Those at high risk of H.pylori infection include:

People living in crowded areas, those who consume improperly handed or contaminated food or water, older adults, individuals with a family history of H.pylori, or those who may have come into contact with someone who has H.pylori.

Directions and More Information

1. Collect specimen using the stool collection paper.
2. Unscrew the cap of collection tube and stab the specimen in three different sides.
3. Screw on and tighten the cap.
4. Shake to mix with the buffer solution.
5. Wait 2 minutes.
6. Break the tip and drop 2 drops of the solution into the test cassette.
7. Wait 10 minutes for the coloured line to appear and read your results.
8. Take a photo of your test results to share with a healthcare professional

For more information please refer to the patient information leaflet.