{"product_id":"selfcheck-stomach-ulcer-h-pylori-test","title":"Stomach Ulcer Test (H. pylori) | Finger-Prick Blood Test | Results in 10 Minutes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntended use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SELFCHECK Stomach Ulcer Test is registered with MHRA as a CE certified, in-vitro diagnostic medical device for self-testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger-prick blood test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults at home in minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE certified for self-test use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 1 test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is a specific, manual, qualitative, immunochromatographic (lateral flow), test for the detection of anti-\u003cem\u003eHelicobacter pylori\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e) antibodies in a finger-prick whole blood sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e bacteria in the lining of the stomach or intestine can cause chronic gastritis that may lead to a stomach ulcer and\/or cancer. Approximately 90% of patients suffering from gastric ulcers are infected with \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring an infection with \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e, your immune system may produce antibodies that can be detected in a blood sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime to result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test gives a result in 10 minutes at home and is unaffected by diet, or antacids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA test for a single biomarker, such as anti-\u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e antibodies, is not a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot following the instructions exactly as written in the instructions for use may cause a false positive or false negative result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not change your medication, diet or lifestyle solely on the basis of a self-test - always discuss your result with an appropriate healthcare professional first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA positive result may also be seen if you have been recently treated for a \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e infection. Stomach ulcers may be caused by reasons other than an infection with \u003cem\u003eH.pylori \u003c\/em\u003ebacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test has a cut-off of 15 AU\/mL for a positive result, and has an overall agreement of 93.48% (85.74-97.72*), sensitivity of 92.54% and specificity of 96% with laboratory anti-\u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e antibody tests. Although this test is reliable for the detection of anti-\u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e antibodies, all medical tests can give false positive or false negative results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT: These figures refer to the agreement of the SELFCHECK test with laboratory anti-\u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e antibody blood tests, and not to the accuracy of tests for the diagnosis of stomach ulcers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*95% confidence interval.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther information on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stomach-ulcer\/\" title=\"NHS information on stomach ulcers\"\u003estomach ulcers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/labtestsonline.org.uk\/tests\/helicobacter-pylori-test\" title=\"Information from LabTestsOnline on tests for H pylori\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eH.pylori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInformation for health care professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrinciple, performance data, and regulatory information on the SELFCHECK Liver Health Test for \u003ca title=\"Information on the SELFCHECK Stomach Ulcer (H. pylori) Test for healthcare professionals\" href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-stomach-ulcer-test-data-sheet-for-hcps\"\u003ehealth care professionals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information on the SELFCHECK Liver Health (ALT\/AST) Test for healthcare professionals\" href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-liver-health-test-data-sheet-for-hcps\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevised 14th April 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SELFCheck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31124920860724,"sku":"SCSUT1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/1978\/7828\/files\/SELFCHECKStomachUlcerbloodtestkit.jpg?v=1698939232","url":"https:\/\/selfchecktests.co.uk\/products\/selfcheck-stomach-ulcer-h-pylori-test","provider":"SELFCHECK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}