What happens during a lipase test?
A lipase test is usually in the form of a blood test. During a blood test, a health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.
Lipase can also be measured in urine. Usually, a lipase urine test can be taken at any time of day, with no special preparation needed.
