Order Lipase Blood Test - Pancreatic Function from JustLabs for $9 ($27 all-in for a single-test order: $9 + one $18 lab & physician order fee per order). Price includes lab processing at Quest Diagnostics. No insurance required.
Lipase is the most specific blood marker for pancreatic disorders. Produced almost exclusively by the pancreas, elevated lipase is the gold standard for diagnosing pancreatitis.
Lipase is a digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down fats (triglycerides) into fatty acids. Unlike amylase, lipase is produced almost exclusively by the pancreas, making it a highly specific marker for pancreatic disorders.
When the pancreas is inflamed or damaged, lipase leaks into the bloodstream. Lipase levels rise within 4-8 hours of acute pancreatitis, peak at 24 hours, and remain elevated for 8-14 days - much longer than amylase. This extended elevation makes lipase more useful for patients who present later after symptom onset.
Lipase is considered the preferred test for diagnosing acute pancreatitis due to its superior sensitivity and specificity compared to amylase. A lipase level 3 or more times the upper limit of normal is highly suggestive of acute pancreatitis.
Price
$9
All-in
$27
incl. $18 lab & physician fee
Results
1-2 business days
Fasting
Not Required
What's Measured
What This Test Measures
This test measures the level of lipase enzyme in your blood, reported in U/L (units per liter). Normal lipase levels typically range from 0-60 U/L. Levels 3+ times normal (above 180 U/L) strongly indicate acute pancreatitis.
Who Should Consider This Test
Anyone with severe upper abdominal pain, especially pain that radiates to the back, nausea, vomiting, or suspected pancreatitis. Essential for evaluating abdominal pain of unclear origin. Also useful for monitoring chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic health.
Health Insights
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
No fasting required. Can be tested anytime. For suspected acute pancreatitis, test as soon as possible. Lipase remains elevated longer than amylase (up to 2 weeks), making it useful even if symptoms started days ago.
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Understanding Your Results
Normal lipase: 0-60 U/L. Levels 3+ times the upper limit (above 180 U/L) strongly suggest acute pancreatitis. Mildly elevated levels may indicate chronic pancreatitis, biliary disease, or other GI conditions. Low levels are typically not clinically significant.
What to Expect
After placing your order, we send it straight to Quest Diagnostics — there is no consent form to sign and no partner email to wait for. Your requisition is usually ready to download from your dashboard within about an hour, and you can book your blood draw at any Quest Diagnostics location.
The blood draw typically takes just a few minutes. Results are usually available within 1-2 business days and will appear in your secure JustLabs dashboard.
Our results include reference ranges and easy-to-understand indicators showing whether your values are within normal limits.
How much does the Lipase test cost?
The Lipase test costs $9 at JustLabs — $27 all-in, since the $18 lab & physician order fee is charged once per order, however many tests you add. The price is fixed before your blood draw; no insurance or doctor visit needed.
| Option | Price | Order all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipase at JustLabsDrawn at Quest Diagnostics | $9 | $27 | Includes the one $18 fee, charged once per order |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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$9
+ $18 order fee · $27 all-inOne $18 fee per order covers your Quest blood draw and the independent physician order, however many tests you add.
- Results in 1-2 business days
- No fasting required
- Physician order included
No insurance needed · HSA/FSA eligible
- Physician-ordered
- CLIA-certified Quest lab
- Drawn at Quest Diagnostics
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