H. pylori Breath Test at Quest Diagnostics: test code, price, and how to order
Quest Health, Quest Diagnostics's own consumer site, lists the H. pylori Breath Test at $200.00 (list price checked Oct 10, 2026; same urea breath test; testwell also offers a quest-drawn route). Through TestWell the same Quest Diagnostics draw is $129.99 plus one $6 lab processing fee — $135.99 all-in, $64.01 less for a single test, and the fee is per order, so adding tests widens the gap. Either way you walk into a Quest Diagnostics patient service center with a requisition — through TestWell a licensed physician authorizes the order, no doctor's visit needed.
$135.99 all-in for one test · choose Quest Diagnostics at checkout · results in 3–5 business days · fasting required
H. pylori Breath Test at Quest Diagnostics at a glance
| Quest Diagnostics test code | 14839 |
|---|---|
| On the requisition | “Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test” · CPT 83013 |
| Quest Health price (Quest Diagnostics's own site) | $200.00 · list price checked Oct 10, 2026 · Same urea breath test; TestWell also offers a Quest-drawn route |
| Through TestWell, drawn at Quest Diagnostics | $129.99 + $6 lab processing fee (once per order) = $135.99 for one test |
| Sample · fasting · results | Breath sample (in-lab) · fasting required · 3–5 business days |
$64.01 less than Quest Health for a single test; the fee is per order, so the difference grows with each test added. 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 Quest Diagnostics
- With a doctor's order. Your clinician sends a requisition to Quest Diagnostics; the lab bills your insurance and your share depends on your plan and deductible. Ask for the Quest Diagnostics test code 14839 if you want the same test.
- On Quest Health. Quest Diagnostics's consumer site sells the H. pylori Breath Test at $200.00 (list price, checked Oct 10, 2026); a physician network authorizes it and you draw at a Quest Diagnostics center. Check their checkout for any service fee.
- Through TestWell. $129.99 plus one $6 fee per order. A licensed physician in our network authorizes the order, the Quest Diagnostics requisition arrives by email (usually within minutes), you walk into any Quest Diagnostics 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 Quest Diagnostics with a TestWell order
- Add the H. pylori Breath Test to your cart, choose Quest Diagnostics 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 Quest Diagnostics patient service center — fasting, so book a morning slot; most take walk-ins, and an appointment on Quest Diagnostics'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 Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics runs 418 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 Quest Diagnostics sites:
- Quest Diagnostics in Phoenix, AZ24 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Tucson, AZ14 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Baltimore, MD12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Boston, MA12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Dallas, TX12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Denver, CO12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Fort Lauderdale, FL12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Fort Worth, TX12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Houston, TX12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Indianapolis, IN12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Jacksonville, FL12 sites
- Quest Diagnostics in Las Vegas, NV12 sites
What the Quest Diagnostics 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 Labcorp.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is an H. pylori Breath Test at Quest Diagnostics?
- Quest Health, Quest Diagnostics's own consumer site, lists the H. pylori Breath Test at $200.00 (list price checked Oct 10, 2026; same urea breath test; testwell also offers a quest-drawn route). Through TestWell the same Quest Diagnostics draw is $129.99 plus one $6 lab processing fee — $135.99 all-in, $64.01 less for a single test, and the fee is per order, so adding tests widens the gap. Either way you walk into a Quest Diagnostics patient service center with a requisition — through TestWell a licensed physician authorizes the order, no doctor's visit needed.
- What is the Quest Diagnostics test code for an H. pylori Breath Test?
- Quest Diagnostics test code 14839. On a Quest Diagnostics requisition the test is printed as "Helicobacter pylori, Urea 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 Quest Diagnostics for an H. pylori Breath Test without a doctor?
- Yes, with a requisition. Quest Diagnostics patient service centers draw what a requisition orders; they do not write orders. You can get one from your doctor, buy the test on Quest Health ($200.00), or order through TestWell ($129.99 + $6 fee), where a licensed physician in our network authorizes the order and the Quest Diagnostics 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 Quest Diagnostics?
- Most Quest Diagnostics patient service centers take walk-ins, and an appointment on Quest Diagnostics'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 Quest Diagnostics 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. Quest Diagnostics 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 Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp?
- Through TestWell the H. pylori Breath Test is $129.99 at Quest Diagnostics and $399.99 at Labcorp; the requisition is written for the lab you choose. On the labs' own consumer sites, Quest Health lists it at $200.00 and Labcorp OnDemand at $209.00 — Quest Health is the lower lab-direct price. See the Labcorp page for that side of the comparison.