Stool Antigen Test at Home in Dubai
Medilife has provided home healthcare in Dubai since 2016. Its own healthcare team can arrange an H. pylori stool antigen test at your home, hotel or office for AED 350, so you can have the sample collected without travelling to a clinic or laboratory first. Medilife Healthcare Services LLC is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority as a Home Healthcare Center.
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Serving Dubai since 2016
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Licensed by DHA as a Home Healthcare Center
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AED 350
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Results within 24 hours
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Available 24/7
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Same-day access
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Home, hotel or office
Quick answer
What the stool antigen test checks
A stool antigen test looks for fragments of the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacterium in a stool sample. H. pylori lives in the lining of the stomach. Many people carry it without symptoms, but in some it contributes to gastritis and to stomach or duodenal ulcers.
Antigens are shed only while the bacteria are present, so a positive result points to an infection that is active now. This is the main difference from an H. pylori antibody blood test, which can stay positive after an infection has cleared. The stool test can also show whether treatment has worked, which the antibody test cannot.
The test does not show whether H. pylori has caused an ulcer or other damage to the stomach. Your doctor decides whether further tests, such as endoscopy, are needed.
Who may need a stool antigen test
Doctors usually request this test because of symptoms, a history of ulcers or a follow-up after treatment. It may be relevant if you have any of the following.
Ongoing indigestion or upper abdominal discomfort
Burning or aching in the upper abdomen, bloating, nausea or frequent belching that keeps returning can be a reason for a doctor to test for H. pylori.
A current or previous stomach ulcer
If you have had an ulcer, finding out whether H. pylori is present helps your doctor plan treatment.
Follow-up after H. pylori treatment
The test can show whether the infection has cleared. Doctors usually leave several weeks after treatment before retesting, so follow their advice on timing.
Family history of stomach cancer
Your doctor may suggest testing when assessing your own risk.
Unexplained iron deficiency anaemia
If your doctor suspects the stomach as a possible source, an H. pylori test may be part of the investigation.
Difficulty getting to a clinic
Home collection suits older adults, people with limited mobility, hotel guests and anyone who cannot easily leave work or family responsibilities.
How your home stool test works
Contact Medilife
Call, WhatsApp or send an enquiry. Say that you would like a stool antigen test, share your location in Dubai and tell the team about any medicines you are taking.
Medilife arranges your visit
The team arranges collection at your home, hotel or office. Same-day access is available, so ask about the earliest time for your area.
Your sample is collected.
Medilife's team gives you the collection container and instructions and collects the sample from you at your location.
Laboratory testing and your result.
The sample goes for laboratory testing, and results are available within 24 hours. The team will tell you how you will receive your report when you book.
Cost of the test
The H. pylori stool antigen test costs AED 350. If you would like to check what is included, or ask about insurance or reimbursement documentation, contact the Medilife team before you book.
Preparing for your test
Fasting
You do not need to fast for a stool antigen test.
Medicines
Some medicines can suppress H. pylori and cause a falsely negative result. These include antibiotics, bismuth preparations and acid-reducing tablets called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole. Doctors commonly ask patients to stop PPIs for about two weeks beforehand and to wait around four weeks after antibiotics or bismuth, but the right gap depends on your situation. Tell the Medilife team everything you take. Do not stop a prescribed medicine without medical advice
The sample
Keep the sample free of urine and toilet water. The team will explain how to collect it.
Home, hotel or office
At home
Your sample is collected in your own space, with no clinic waiting room and no journey across Dubai.
At your hotel
Visitors and business travellers can arrange collection at their accommodation, which is useful when digestive symptoms start during a trip.
At your office
If you cannot leave work, the team can arrange collection at your workplace.
Understanding your result
Your report will show whether H. pylori antigen was detected or not detected.
Detected
Detected suggests an active infection. If you were treated recently, it can also mean the infection is still present, or that the test was done too soon after treatment.
Not detected
Not detected means no antigen was found. It can still be falsely negative if you were taking acid-reducing medicines, antibiotics or bismuth before the test.
A positive result does not mean you have an ulcer. A doctor decides on treatment, including which antibiotics to use, and whether you need more tests.
If you need a doctor to assess your symptoms
Medilife's Doctor on Call service brings DHA-licensed doctors to your home, hotel or office 24/7. A doctor can assess your symptoms, review your medicines, discuss your result and advise on next steps. The typical response time is approximately 30 to 45 minutes across Dubai. Medilife doctors can assess many urgent but medically stable concerns at your location.
Some symptoms need emergency care rather than a home visit or a stool test. If you are vomiting blood, passing black or tarry stools, have severe or sudden abdominal pain, or feel faint, call an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department. If you have difficulty swallowing or persistent abdominal pain, arrange a medical assessment promptly.
Meet some of Medilife's general practitioners
General Practitioners with different clinical backgrounds, training and language capabilities.
Dr Marina Girgis
General Practitioner
Dr Marina Girgis is a General Practitioner with an MBBS qualification and seven years of clinical experience. She holds DHA Professional Licence 71970809-004 and is associated with Medilife Healthcare Services LLC.
- DHA licence
- 71970809-004
- Facility
- Medilife Healthcare Services LLC
Dr Mauada Siddiq
General Practitioner
Dr Mauada Siddiq is a DHA-licensed General Practitioner with an MBBS from Sebha University, Libya, and MD Part 1 Respiratory Medicine training. Her supplied professional training includes BLS, ALS, an ICU course and Emergency Medicine Essentials.
- DHA licence
- 88142075-001
Dr Fahimunnisa
General Practitioner
Dr Fahimunnisa is a DHA-licensed General Practitioner with an MBBS qualification. Her professional training includes BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association, and she is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council.
Dr Sharon Mary
General Practitioner
Dr Sharon Mary is a DHA-licensed General Practitioner with an MBBS from Vinayaka Mission Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, India. Her professional credentials include Karnataka Medical Council registration, BLS AHA and ACLS AHA.
Why choose Medilife for home diagnostics
Care from Medilife's own team
Medilife's home healthcare services are delivered by Medilife's own doctors, nurses and therapists, not by outside providers.
A regulated home healthcare provider
Medilife Healthcare Services LLC operates Medilife's home healthcare and is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority. Doctor on Call is delivered by DHA-licensed doctors.
More than a decade in Dubai
Medilife has been caring for patients at home since 2016 and covers all of Dubai.
One provider for the next step
If your result or symptoms call for more care, a doctor visit, nursing support or further blood tests can be arranged with the same provider.
What patients say about Medilife
Medilife has served more than 47,000 patients and reports a 99.8% patient satisfaction rate. Read patient feedback on Google and Trustpilot.
Other Medilife care you may need
A doctor can assess your symptoms at home, discuss your test result and advise on treatment or further investigation.
If your doctor also wants blood tests, such as a blood count to check for anaemia, samples can be collected at your location.
Nurse-led care at home for patients who need ongoing support after a medical assessment.
Support for older adults who find travelling to clinics difficult, including help arranging the tests and follow-up they need.
Frequently asked questions
The test costs AED 350.
Results are available within 24 hours. The team will tell you how you will receive your report when you book.
No. Fasting is not required.
Antibiotics, bismuth preparations and PPIs can cause a falsely negative result. Tell the Medilife team what you take, and follow your doctor's advice on timing. Do not stop a prescribed medicine without medical advice.
If your doctor has already requested the test, share that request with the team when you book. If you are not sure the test suits you, ask the team or arrange a Doctor on Call visit.
Same-day access is available for Medilife's home healthcare services. Call to confirm the earliest time for your location in Dubai.
Yes. Medilife arranges collections at homes, hotels and offices across Dubai.
Not straight away. Your doctor will advise the interval, which is usually several weeks after your last dose of treatment.
Ask the Medilife team about current insurance or reimbursement documentation before you book.
Arrange your stool antigen test at home in Dubai
Call Medilife on +971 52 345 2646, message the team on WhatsApp or send an enquiry. Tell them the test you need and where you are in Dubai, and Medilife will arrange your visit.
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