The short answer
Measures amylase enzyme levels to evaluate pancreatic function and digestive health, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $21.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$100
cash pay
Other Labs
$39
+ lab fees
TestWell
$21.99
+ $6 lab fee
Amylase is an enzyme produced primarily by the pancreas and salivary glands that helps digest starch. Elevated amylase levels can indicate pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), pancreatic duct obstruction, or other abdominal conditions. It's commonly ordered alongside lipase for a more complete assessment of pancreatic function.
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.
Anyone with chronic digestive symptoms (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain), unexplained nutrient deficiencies, or unexplained weight loss.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
1–3 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
Your Amylase results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 1–3 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting required. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before.
A Amylase test costs $21.99 at TestWell — $27.99 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 $89.00 at Quest Health and $39.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $100.00 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) | $21.99 | $27.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $89.00 | $89.00 | Quest's panel bundles amylase with lipase; TestWell sells each separately · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $39.00 | $39.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $100.00 | $100.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
28% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 243 · Labcorp test no. 001396. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$21.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
Better value: the Pancreatic Function Panel
Save $8.99This test is part of the Pancreatic Function Panel — 2 tests · 2 biomarkers for $34.99, $8.99 less than à la carte.
$34.99$43.98
2 tests · 2 biomarkers
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