H. pylori Breath Test at Labcorp: test code, price, and how to order
Labcorp OnDemand, Labcorp's own consumer site, lists the H. pylori Breath Test at $209.00 (list price checked Oct 10, 2026). Through TestWell the same Labcorp draw is $399.99 plus one $6 lab processing fee — $405.99 all-in, $196.99 more for a single test ordered alone. The fee is per order, not per test, so on a two- or three-test order TestWell is usually the lower total; compare the all-in figures for what you actually need. Either way you walk into a Labcorp patient service center with a requisition — through TestWell a licensed physician authorizes the order, no doctor's visit needed.
H. pylori Breath Test at Labcorp at a glance
| Labcorp test no. | 180836 |
|---|---|
| On the requisition | “H. pylori Breath Test” · CPT 83013 |
| Labcorp OnDemand price (Labcorp's own site) | $209.00 · list price checked Oct 10, 2026 |
| Through TestWell, drawn at Labcorp | $399.99 + $6 lab processing fee (once per order) = $405.99 for one test |
| Sample · fasting · results | Breath sample (in-lab) · fasting required · 3–5 business days |
Labcorp OnDemand is $196.99 less for a single test ordered alone; TestWell's fee is per order, not per test, so the total usually flips on a two- or three-test order. Lab-direct prices are read from the linked public page and re-checked regularly; the lab's site may add fees at checkout or change prices without notice.
Three ways to get an H. pylori Breath Test at Labcorp
- With a doctor's order. Your clinician sends a requisition to Labcorp; the lab bills your insurance and your share depends on your plan and deductible. Ask for the Labcorp test no. 180836 if you want the same test.
- On Labcorp OnDemand. Labcorp's consumer site sells the H. pylori Breath Test at $209.00 (list price, checked Oct 10, 2026); a physician network authorizes it and you draw at a Labcorp center. Check their checkout for any service fee.
- Through TestWell. $399.99 plus one $6 fee per order. A licensed physician in our network authorizes the order, the Labcorp requisition arrives by email (usually within minutes), you walk into any Labcorp patient service center, and results post to your portal in 3–5 business days. Add tests to the same draw without another fee.
How to walk into Labcorp with a TestWell order
- Add the H. pylori Breath Test to your cart, choose Labcorp at checkout, and pay — a physician authorizes the order, usually within minutes.
- Open the emailed requisition on your phone (or print it) and bring a photo ID.
- Walk into any Labcorp patient service center — fasting, so book a morning slot; most take walk-ins, and an appointment on Labcorp's site shortens the wait.
- Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days, with reference ranges and a share link for your clinician.
In New York or New Jersey? Neither Quest nor Labcorp takes self-ordered draws there; TestWell routes those orders to BioReference automatically.
Where to get an H. pylori Breath Test at Labcorp
Labcorp runs 410 patient service centers across the 45 metros TestWell tracks (snapshot Oct 10, 2026); the TestWell requisition is accepted at all of them. Metros with the most Labcorp sites:
- Labcorp in Baltimore, MD12 sites
- Labcorp in Dallas, TX12 sites
- Labcorp in Denver, CO12 sites
- Labcorp in Detroit, MI12 sites
- Labcorp in Fort Lauderdale, FL12 sites
- Labcorp in Fort Worth, TX12 sites
- Labcorp in Houston, TX12 sites
- Labcorp in Jacksonville, FL12 sites
- Labcorp in Los Angeles, CA12 sites
- Labcorp in Miami, FL12 sites
- Labcorp in Orlando, FL12 sites
- Labcorp in Philadelphia, PA12 sites
What the Labcorp H. pylori Breath Test result covers
One marker: Urea Breath Test (C-13 or C-14). Urea breath test for H. pylori — performed in-lab, highly accurate for active infection. Full test details, reference ranges and reviews · same test at Quest Diagnostics.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is an H. pylori Breath Test at Labcorp?
- Labcorp OnDemand, Labcorp's own consumer site, lists the H. pylori Breath Test at $209.00 (list price checked Oct 10, 2026). Through TestWell the same Labcorp draw is $399.99 plus one $6 lab processing fee — $405.99 all-in, $196.99 more for a single test ordered alone. The fee is per order, not per test, so on a two- or three-test order TestWell is usually the lower total; compare the all-in figures for what you actually need. Either way you walk into a Labcorp patient service center with a requisition — through TestWell a licensed physician authorizes the order, no doctor's visit needed.
- What is the Labcorp test no. for an H. pylori Breath Test?
- Labcorp test no. 180836. On a Labcorp requisition the test is printed as "H. pylori Breath Test", billing code CPT 83013. If you are holding a doctor's order, that is the line to look for; a TestWell requisition carries the same code.
- Can I walk into Labcorp for an H. pylori Breath Test without a doctor?
- Yes, with a requisition. Labcorp patient service centers draw what a requisition orders; they do not write orders. You can get one from your doctor, buy the test on Labcorp OnDemand ($209.00), or order through TestWell ($399.99 + $6 fee), where a licensed physician in our network authorizes the order and the Labcorp requisition arrives by email, usually within minutes. New York and New Jersey do not allow self-ordered draws at Quest or Labcorp; TestWell orders from those states route to BioReference instead.
- Do I need an appointment at Labcorp?
- Most Labcorp patient service centers take walk-ins, and an appointment on Labcorp's site shortens the wait. Bring a photo ID and the emailed requisition (on your phone is fine). This test is run on a fasting sample — fast for 8–12 hours (water is fine) and book a morning slot. 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.
- How long do Labcorp H. pylori Breath Test results take?
- Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days after the draw, with reference ranges and the option to share them with your clinician. Labcorp runs the sample in its own CLIA-certified laboratory whichever way it was ordered, so the result and the turnaround are the same as a doctor-ordered H. pylori Breath Test.
- Is an H. pylori Breath Test cheaper at Labcorp or Quest Diagnostics?
- Through TestWell the H. pylori Breath Test is $399.99 at Labcorp and $129.99 at Quest Diagnostics; the requisition is written for the lab you choose. On the labs' own consumer sites, Labcorp OnDemand lists it at $209.00 and Quest Health at $200.00 — Quest Health is the lower lab-direct price. See the Quest Diagnostics page for that side of the comparison.