Non-Invasive H. pylori Diagnosis: Quick Breath or Stool Tests That Reveal Infection

Non-invasive h. pylori diagnosis offers painless, accurate options to detect infection without endoscopy. The two most common methods are the quick breath test (urea breath test) and stool antigen testing. In a urease breath test, you drink a solution containing labeled urea. If H. pylori is present in your stomach, the bacteria’s urease enzyme breaks it down and your breath will contain labeled carbon dioxide that the lab measures. A stool antigen test looks for H. pylori proteins in a stool sample, providing a direct read on current infection status. Both tests are designed to be convenient and comfortable, with results typically available within days or on the same day in many clinics. What to expect during a non-invasive h. pylori diagnosis is usually straightforward. Your clinician will review any medicines that could interfere with the test, such as certain antibiotics or proton pump inhibitors, and may ask you to pause these for a short period before testing. For the urease breath test, you’ll provide a breath sample before and after ingesting the test dose. For the stool test, you’ll collect a stool sample at home or in a clinic. Most patients receive their results promptly, and your healthcare provider will discuss the implications and, if needed, any follow-up testing or treatment steps. If you have questions about medication interactions or preparation, be sure to ask your clinician for guidance tailored to your situation. InnerBuddies brings a powerful complement to non-invasive h. pylori diagnosis through a white-label Gut Health Operating System that lets companies offer comprehensive gut testing solutions. The platform is modular and packed with features designed to translate test results into actionable insights. Key components include: - Gut Microbiome Health Index, a 0–100 score indicating overall gut health, supported by an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia - Bacteria abundances, including a top 40 bacteria panel with comparisons against a healthy cohort - Bacteria functions, categorized and labeled as positive or negative, with cohort benchmarking across functional pathways - Target Group analysis, providing deep dives into how the microbiome scores on functions relevant to Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and more - Personalized nutrition advice, leveraging 3-day food diary data alongside stool samples to tailor guidance - Personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations aligned with your unique gut microbiome InnerBuddies also offers gut test solutions directly to consumers, alongside the options available to B2B partners. Whether you’re seeking a consumer-facing test or a partner-ready platform, InnerBuddies provides the tools to power your offering. To explore the suite, you can learn more about our microbiome test here: InnerBuddies microbiome test, or discover subscription options at Gut Health Membership. If you’re a business looking to expand your portfolio, see how to become a partner at Become a partner.