H.pylori Test
What is H.pylori?
H.pylori is a bacterium that conceals itself in the lining of the stomach and may cause peptic ulcers.
Testing for H.pylori
Testing for H.pylori involves the collection of a stool sample which is sent to our lab in the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin to test for the presence of the specific bacteria.
Cost of the test
The cost of the test is €100 which must be prepaid in advance.
What you will need to avail of the H.pylori test?
You will need a referral letter for a H.pylori test from your GP or Consultant.
Once you register on-line, attach a copy of the referral from your GP / Consultant and pay for the test. Once the payment has been received, you will receive a sample collection pack to your registered address. Included in the pack are detailed instructions as to how to take a sample. It is important to follow these instructions carefully and to use the sterile container that has been provided. Once the sample has been taken it should be refrigerated until you return it to the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin preferably within 12 hours of having been taken, but no more than 48 hours after.
Results
The results of the test will be sent directly back to your referring GP or Consultant as soon as they are available.
Additional information
Please phone the lab on 01 806 5463 if you require any further information
Next steps
- Register your details on the webpage.
- Upload a copy of your GP / consultant referral letter.
- Agree to the terms & condition and confirm payment - a receipt for payment will be automatically generated and returned to you by email.
- Your tests kit and instructions pack will be posted out to you for stool sample collection at home – this is a simple process and full instructions are provided.
- The sample should be returned to a drop off point at the Bon Secours Hospital phlebotomy department (adjacent to main reception) preferably within 12 hours of having been taken, but no more than 48 hours after.
- Please keep the sample in a refrigerator until you are ready to return the sample to the hospital
- You will receive text notification that your sample has been received at the laboratory.
- Samples are analysed in our accredited Bon Secours Hospital Dublin laboratory.
- Test Results will be returned to your GP.
- In the case of sample rejection*, 1 additional test pack will be provided free of charge.
*Reasons a sample may be rejected: Damage/spoiled to container or labels, Absence of date/time sample was taken, in-sufficient sample, failure to refrigerate sample, sample >72 hours old.
