Lipase
Lipase is a digestive enzyme produced mainly by pancreatic acinar cells that hydrolyzes dietary triglycerides. Serum levels rise sharply in acute pancreatitis and remain elevated longer than amylase, making lipase the preferred diagnostic test. Elevations can also occur with pancreatic duct obstruction, bowel ischemia, or kidney failure that reduces clearance.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Lipase. How we verify ranges.
- General guidance, no named sourceWithin referenceNo separate optimal established
- Lab reference interval10-140 U/LWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
5 providers include this
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Why Lipase matters
Primary marker for pancreatitis. Elevated in pancreatic inflammation or damage. More specific than amylase for pancreatic disease. Can indicate gallbladder issues.
Which Providers Test Lipase?
Cheapest: Mito Health at $297/year. Most comprehensive: Function Health, 160+ biomarkers for $365/year.
5 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $297 | 100+ | $2.97 | |
 Function Health | $365 | 160+ | $2.28 |
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 | |
| $1950 | 130+ | $15.00 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
16 itemized panels do not include Lipase
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · InsideTracker · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Vitality Blueprint Elite
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Lipase. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Lipase?
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Lipase. General guidance without a named source: Within reference (No separate optimal established). Lab reference interval: 10-140 U/L. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include Lipase?
5 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Lipase in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025