--- title: Lipase Test type: test id: lipase url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipase" price_usd: 21.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 27.99 cpt: 83690 category: Digestive Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=lipase&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Lipase Test > More specific than amylase for pancreatic conditions — stays elevated longer after a pancreatic event, 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $21.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($27.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83690 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Lipase test tell you? More specific than amylase for pancreatic conditions — stays elevated longer after a pancreatic event. Lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps digest fats. It's considered more specific to pancreatic conditions than amylase and stays elevated longer after an acute pancreatic event. Elevated lipase is the primary lab marker for diagnosing pancreatitis. It can also be elevated in bowel obstruction, kidney disease, and certain medications. **Clinical use:** 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. ## Who should order it? Anyone with chronic digestive symptoms (bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain), unexplained nutrient deficiencies, or unexplained weight loss. ## Biomarkers measured - [Lipase](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/lipase) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $21.99 | $27.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $21.99 | $27.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Lipase test cost? A Lipase 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 same test lists at $39.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). 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 | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $39.00 | $39.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/lipase-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $100.00 | $100.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 606 · Labcorp test no. 001404. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. ## Related conditions - Functional gastrointestinal disorder (K59.9) - Celiac disease (K90.0) ## Common questions about the Lipase test ### How long do Lipase results take? Most Lipase results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Lipase? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Lipase cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Lipase is $21.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $39. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $100 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Lipase? No fasting required for the Lipase. No fasting required. ### Where can I get the Lipase done? The Lipase is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=lipase&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 1–3 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Pancreatic Function Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/pancreatic-function-panel) — 2 tests · $34.99 - [Gut Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/gut-health-panel) — 5 tests · $129.99 - [Total Body Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/total-body-panel) — 49 tests · $499.99 - [H. pylori Breath Test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/h-pylori-breath-test-labcorp) — $129.99 - [All Digestive Health tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/digestive-health) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipase Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.