--- title: H. pylori Breath Test Test type: test id: h-pylori-breath-labcorp url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/h-pylori-breath-test-labcorp" price_usd: 129.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 135.99 cpt: 83013 category: Digestive Health sample: Breath sample (in-lab) fasting_required: true results_in: "3–5 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=h-pylori-breath-test-labcorp&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # H. pylori Breath Test Test > 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 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $129.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($135.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83013 | | Sample | Breath sample (in-lab) | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the H. pylori Breath Test test tell you? Urea breath test for H. pylori — performed in-lab, highly accurate for active infection. 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. **Clinical use:** 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. ## Who should order it? Anyone with chronic digestive symptoms (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain), unexplained nutrient deficiencies, or unexplained weight loss. ## Biomarkers measured - Urea Breath Test (C-13 or C-14) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $129.99 | $135.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $399.99 | $405.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a H. pylori Breath Test test cost? A H. pylori Breath Test 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 or Labcorp) | $129.99 | $135.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $200.00 | $200.00 | Same urea breath test; TestWell also offers a Quest-drawn route · [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/h.-pylori-breath-test/14839M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $209.00 | $209.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/h-pylori-urea-breath-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $600.00 | $600.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 14839 · Labcorp test no. 180836. ## How do you prepare? 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. ## Related conditions - Functional gastrointestinal disorder (K59.9) - Celiac disease (K90.0) ## Common questions about the H. pylori Breath Test test ### How long do H. pylori Breath Test results take? 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. ### What sample is collected for the H. pylori Breath Test? Breath sample (in-lab). Follow the sample-collection instructions included with your order kit. ### How much does the H. pylori Breath Test cost without insurance? 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. ### Do I need to fast before the H. pylori Breath Test? 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. ### Where can I get the H. pylori Breath Test done? 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. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=h-pylori-breath-test-labcorp&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [H. pylori Testing: Stool Antigen vs Breath Test vs Blood Antibody](https://www.test-well.com/guides/h-pylori-testing) - [H. pylori Stool Antigen Test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/h-pylori-stool-antigen) — $149.99 - [All Digestive Health tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/digestive-health) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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