On your lab requisition: Quest “Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test” (test code 14839)
The short answer
H. pylori Breath Test measures Urea Breath Test (C-13 or C-14) with a breath test. At TestWell it costs $129.99 plus a $6 lab processing fee, requires an 8–12 hour fast, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
TestWell Price
$129.99
+ $6 lab processing fee
The urea breath test is considered the gold standard non-invasive method for detecting active Helicobacter pylori infection. You swallow a small capsule containing urea labeled with a carbon isotope, then breathe into a collection bag. If H. pylori is present in your stomach, it breaks down the urea and releases labeled carbon dioxide, which is detected in your breath. This test is performed at a Quest or Labcorp patient service center and requires a brief in-lab visit. It is excellent for both initial diagnosis and confirming eradication after treatment.
Digestive health testing helps identify malabsorption, food sensitivities, gut inflammation, and conditions like celiac disease that can drive a wide range of GI and systemic symptoms.
Anyone with chronic digestive symptoms (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain), unexplained nutrient deficiencies, or unexplained weight loss.
Sample Type
Breath sample (in-lab)
Fasting
Required
Results In
3–5 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
1 biomarker tested
Your H. pylori Breath Test results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 3–5 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you. Already have results? Analyze them with your AI assistant against our physician-reviewed ranges.
Fasting for 1 hour before the test is required. Discontinue proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for 2 weeks and antibiotics for 4 weeks before testing — consult your provider before stopping any medications.
An H. pylori Breath Test costs $129.99 at TestWell — $135.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the closest equivalent lists at $200.00 at Quest Health and $209.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $600.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest) | $129.99 | $135.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| TestWell (drawn at Labcorp) | $399.99 | $405.99 | Labcorp's own cost for this test is higher; same order, same portal, same physician review |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $200.00 | $200.00 | Same urea breath test; TestWell also offers a Quest-drawn route · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $209.00 | $209.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $600.00 | $600.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
32% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 14839 · Labcorp test no. 180836. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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Most H. pylori Breath Test results are available in 3–5 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal.
Breath sample (in-lab). Follow the sample-collection instructions included with your order kit.
On TestWell, the H. pylori Breath Test is $129.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $200. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $600 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price.
Yes — fasting for 1 hour before the test is required. Discontinue proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for 2 weeks and antibiotics for 4 weeks before testing — consult your provider before stopping any medications. Following the prep instructions gives you the most accurate result.
The H. pylori Breath Test is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you.
Ordered directly, the closest equivalent lists at $200.00 at Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) and $209.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (prices checked September 2026). TestWell orders the same test at the same Quest or Labcorp patient service centers for $129.99 — $135.99 all-in with the $6 per-order lab processing fee — paid out of pocket at checkout with no insurance, doctor's visit or draw fee; HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
The CPT code for an H. pylori Breath Test is 83013. You can order it from TestWell for $129.99 — no doctor's visit or insurance required, with results in 3–5 business days.
The H. pylori Breath Test is Quest Diagnostics test code 14839 ("Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test"), Labcorp test number 180836 (CPT 83013). TestWell orders it under those codes for $129.99 at Quest or Labcorp — no doctor's visit or insurance required, results in 3–5 business days. Codes verified against the labs' catalogs in 2026.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
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