Lipase test cost in Glendale, CA — inpatient
In Glendale, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lipase blood test (pancreas enzyme) as an inpatient: from $436.25 to $436.25, with a median of $436.25. Across California, the median is $147.68 at 103 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83690, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale, CA · (818) 790-7100 Assay Of Lipase | $436.25 | $436.25 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $436.25, median $436.25, highest $436.25.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $436.25 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A lipase test measures an enzyme made by the pancreas. It is the main blood test for acute pancreatitis in people with sudden upper belly pain.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.