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Cardiovascular Imaging Checkup

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As published by the hospital · checked 2026-09-20

A premium-tier program with Coronary artery calcium score, Coronary CT angiography, Carotid ultrasound, Creatine kinase and Echocardiogram and a 62-test panel.

English report
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What stands out

Coronary artery calcium score

Calcified plaque in heart arteries; refines heart attack risk.

Coronary CT angiography

Narrowing of the heart arteries without a catheter.

Carotid ultrasound

Plaque in the neck arteries; stroke risk.

Creatine kinase

Muscle and heart muscle damage.

Every test, in English

62 tests listed, 58 of them on our shared test list, so they line up against other hospitals' packages.

Vitals5
Blood Count4
Liver Function9
Kidney & Electrolytes6
Lipids & Cardiometabolic7
Glucose3
Thyroid & Endocrine3
Tumor Markers2
Infection Serology2
Urine & Stool3
Cardiac3
Pulmonary1
X-ray3
Ultrasound1
CT Imaging2
Eye2
ENT & Dental1
Allergy1
Show all 62 tests and what each screens for
TestScreens for
Vitals
Blood pressureScreens for hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Body composition analysisBody fat, muscle mass and water percentage.
Height, weight and BMIBasic body measurements used to assess weight-related health risk.
Basic vital signs (pulse, temperature, respiration)Basic pulse, temperature and breathing rate measurements taken during a checkup.
Waist circumferenceCentral obesity, a marker of metabolic risk.
Blood Count
Complete blood countAnemia, infection and blood cell disorders.
Coagulation panelHow well your blood clots.
Rheumatoid factor (RF)A marker associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
White blood cell differentialBreakdown of white cell types; infection, allergy and some blood cancers.
Liver Function
AlbuminLiver function and nutrition status.
Alkaline phosphataseLiver, bile duct and bone conditions.
ALT (SGPT)Liver cell damage; the most common liver screening test.
AST (SGOT)Liver cell damage.
Direct bilirubinBile duct obstruction.
Gamma-GTBile duct and alcohol-related liver stress.
Globulin and A/G ratioImmune protein levels.
Total bilirubinJaundice, liver and bile problems.
Total proteinNutrition and liver/kidney protein handling.
Kidney & Electrolytes
Blood urea nitrogenKidney function.
CalciumBone, parathyroid and kidney conditions.
CreatinineKidney function.
Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl)Salt and fluid balance; kidney and hormone problems.
PhosphorusKidney and bone metabolism.
Uric acidGout risk and kidney stone risk.
Lipids & Cardiometabolic
Total cholesterol / HDL ratioA calculated ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol used in some cardiovascular risk calculators.
HDL cholesterolProtective cholesterol level.
HomocysteineCardiovascular risk marker.
High-sensitivity CRPInflammation linked to heart disease risk.
LDL cholesterolThe main cholesterol driving heart disease risk.
Total cholesterolCardiovascular risk.
TriglyceridesCardiovascular and pancreatitis risk.
Glucose
Fasting glucoseDiabetes and prediabetes.
Hemoglobin A1cAverage blood sugar over the past three months; diabetes.
Fasting insulinInsulin resistance.
Thyroid & Endocrine
Free T4Thyroid hormone level.
TSHThyroid function; the primary thyroid screening test.
Vitamin D (25-OH)Vitamin D deficiency; bone health.
Tumor Markers
AFPLiver cancer marker (also used with liver ultrasound in hepatitis B carriers).
CEAColorectal and other GI cancer marker.
Infection Serology
Hepatitis B surface antibodyImmunity to hepatitis B (from vaccine or past infection).
Hepatitis B surface antigenCurrent hepatitis B infection; very common in Taiwan.
Urine & Stool
Stool occult blood (FIT)Colorectal cancer and polyps; the standard non-invasive colon screen.
Stool routine and parasitesDigestive infection and parasites.
UrinalysisKidney disease, urinary infection, diabetes.
Cardiac
Creatine kinaseMuscle and heart muscle damage.
EchocardiogramHeart structure, valves and pumping function.
Resting ECGHeart rhythm and signs of prior heart damage.
Pulmonary
Lung function testAsthma, COPD and lung capacity.
X-ray
Abdominal X-ray (KUB)Kidney stones and bowel abnormalities.
Chest X-rayLung, heart size and chest abnormalities.
Spine X-rayDegeneration and alignment of the spine.
Ultrasound
Carotid ultrasoundPlaque in the neck arteries; stroke risk.
CT Imaging
Coronary artery calcium scoreCalcified plaque in heart arteries; refines heart attack risk.
Coronary CT angiographyNarrowing of the heart arteries without a catheter.
Eye
Color visionColor vision deficiency.
Visual acuityVision sharpness.
ENT & Dental
Hearing testHearing loss.
Allergy
Allergen-specific IgE panelAllergies to common foods and inhalants.
Vitals
Blood pressure
Screens for hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Body composition analysis
Body fat, muscle mass and water percentage.
Height, weight and BMI
Basic body measurements used to assess weight-related health risk.
Basic vital signs (pulse, temperature, respiration)
Basic pulse, temperature and breathing rate measurements taken during a checkup.
Waist circumference
Central obesity, a marker of metabolic risk.
Blood Count
Complete blood count
Anemia, infection and blood cell disorders.
Coagulation panel
How well your blood clots.
Rheumatoid factor (RF)
A marker associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
White blood cell differential
Breakdown of white cell types; infection, allergy and some blood cancers.
Liver Function
Albumin
Liver function and nutrition status.
Alkaline phosphatase
Liver, bile duct and bone conditions.
ALT (SGPT)
Liver cell damage; the most common liver screening test.
AST (SGOT)
Liver cell damage.
Direct bilirubin
Bile duct obstruction.
Gamma-GT
Bile duct and alcohol-related liver stress.
Globulin and A/G ratio
Immune protein levels.
Total bilirubin
Jaundice, liver and bile problems.
Total protein
Nutrition and liver/kidney protein handling.
Kidney & Electrolytes
Blood urea nitrogen
Kidney function.
Calcium
Bone, parathyroid and kidney conditions.
Creatinine
Kidney function.
Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl)
Salt and fluid balance; kidney and hormone problems.
Phosphorus
Kidney and bone metabolism.
Uric acid
Gout risk and kidney stone risk.
Lipids & Cardiometabolic
Total cholesterol / HDL ratio
A calculated ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol used in some cardiovascular risk calculators.
HDL cholesterol
Protective cholesterol level.
Homocysteine
Cardiovascular risk marker.
High-sensitivity CRP
Inflammation linked to heart disease risk.
LDL cholesterol
The main cholesterol driving heart disease risk.
Total cholesterol
Cardiovascular risk.
Triglycerides
Cardiovascular and pancreatitis risk.
Glucose
Fasting glucose
Diabetes and prediabetes.
Hemoglobin A1c
Average blood sugar over the past three months; diabetes.
Fasting insulin
Insulin resistance.
Thyroid & Endocrine
Free T4
Thyroid hormone level.
TSH
Thyroid function; the primary thyroid screening test.
Vitamin D (25-OH)
Vitamin D deficiency; bone health.
Tumor Markers
AFP
Liver cancer marker (also used with liver ultrasound in hepatitis B carriers).
CEA
Colorectal and other GI cancer marker.
Infection Serology
Hepatitis B surface antibody
Immunity to hepatitis B (from vaccine or past infection).
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Current hepatitis B infection; very common in Taiwan.
Urine & Stool
Stool occult blood (FIT)
Colorectal cancer and polyps; the standard non-invasive colon screen.
Stool routine and parasites
Digestive infection and parasites.
Urinalysis
Kidney disease, urinary infection, diabetes.
Cardiac
Creatine kinase
Muscle and heart muscle damage.
Echocardiogram
Heart structure, valves and pumping function.
Resting ECG
Heart rhythm and signs of prior heart damage.
Pulmonary
Lung function test
Asthma, COPD and lung capacity.
X-ray
Abdominal X-ray (KUB)
Kidney stones and bowel abnormalities.
Chest X-ray
Lung, heart size and chest abnormalities.
Spine X-ray
Degeneration and alignment of the spine.
Ultrasound
Carotid ultrasound
Plaque in the neck arteries; stroke risk.
CT Imaging
Coronary artery calcium score
Calcified plaque in heart arteries; refines heart attack risk.
Coronary CT angiography
Narrowing of the heart arteries without a catheter.
Eye
Color vision
Color vision deficiency.
Visual acuity
Vision sharpness.
ENT & Dental
Hearing test
Hearing loss.
Allergy
Allergen-specific IgE panel
Allergies to common foods and inhalants.
Also listed: Creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), LDL/HDL ratio, NT-proBNP, Symptom and history assessment with physician history taking, auscultation and palpation.

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Cathay General Hospital Health Management Center
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About 7 minutes' walk (507 m) from Xhongxiao Dunhua station

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About this hospital
US price context

Bought one by one at US cash-pay marketplaces, the 58 of 58 tests we could price list at about US$3,440–5,160 (MDsave, Quest and others; checked 2026-10-11).

How we priced it

A panel counts once however many of its tests the package lists. A test for one sex only is counted only for that sex. Tests we could not price are left out, so this is not what a US checkup would cost. Prices marked "rough" come from a single reseller or are extrapolated from a similar test.

Radiation from this package's imaging

About 9 mSv from the tests we could identify, a typical adult dose for these exams: roughly 3 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year, US average).

This package also lists 4 items we have not matched to a test; if any of them is an X-ray, CT or PET scan, the total is higher.

  • Abdominal X-ray (KUB) · about 0.7 mSv
  • Chest X-ray · about 0.1 mSv
  • Coronary artery calcium score · about 1.7 mSv
  • Coronary CT angiography · about 5.1 mSv
  • Spine X-ray · about 1.4 mSv

Typical doses from published references (RadiologyInfo.org ↗, Mettler et al. 2008 ↗); the actual dose depends on the scanner and protocol. Ask the center for its own figure.

What US screening guidelines say

The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.

What US screening guidelines say about 19 of these tests
Hearing test
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for hearing loss in adults 50 years or older. (2021) · USPSTF ↗
Blood pressure
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for hypertension in adults 18 years or older with office blood pressure measurement, confirmed with measurement outside the clinical setting before starting treatment. (2021) · USPSTF ↗
Carotid ultrasound
Recommended against (grade D)The USPSTF recommends against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population. (2021) · USPSTF ↗
Coronary artery calcium score
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of adding a coronary artery calcium score to traditional risk assessment for cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic adults. (2018; an update is in progress) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Same recommendation covers ABI, high-sensitivity CRP and coronary artery calcium score together; see the other two test rows. The USPSTF has an update in progress specifically on coronary artery calcium scoring for enhanced cardiovascular risk assessment; the 2018 I statement remains the current final recommendation as of 2026-09-25.
Fasting glucose
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, including with a fasting plasma glucose test, in adults aged 35 to 70 years who have overweight or obesity. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Same recommendation names fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c and the oral glucose tolerance test as acceptable screening tests. The USPSTF suggests clinicians consider screening at an earlier age in groups with higher diabetes prevalence, including Asian American persons, and at a lower BMI (23 or higher) in Asian American persons.
Free T4
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for thyroid dysfunction in nonpregnant, asymptomatic adults. (2015) · USPSTF ↗ Note: The I statement concerns screening for thyroid dysfunction, for which the USPSTF names serum TSH as the primary screening test; T4 is described as follow-up testing after a persistently abnormal TSH.
Hemoglobin A1c
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, including with a hemoglobin A1c test, in adults aged 35 to 70 years who have overweight or obesity. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Same recommendation names fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c and the oral glucose tolerance test as acceptable screening tests. The USPSTF suggests clinicians consider screening at an earlier age in groups with higher diabetes prevalence, including Asian American persons, and at a lower BMI (23 or higher) in Asian American persons.
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis B virus infection, with an HBsAg test followed by confirmatory testing, in adolescents and adults at increased risk for infection. (2020) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Risk groups include people born in a country with HBV prevalence of 2% or more, US-born people not vaccinated as infants whose parents were born in regions with very high HBV prevalence (8% or more), people with HIV, people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, and household or sexual contacts of someone with HBV. The recommendation names regions by prevalence, not countries.
HDL cholesterol
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians prescribe a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more cardiovascular risk factors and an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 10% or greater. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.
Selective (grade C)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more cardiovascular risk factors and an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 7.5% to less than 10%. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of starting a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults 76 years or older. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.
Height, weight and BMI
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians offer or refer adults with a body mass index of 30 or higher to intensive, multicomponent behavioral weight-loss interventions. (2018; an update is in progress) · USPSTF ↗ Note: The grade applies to offering or referring adults with a BMI of 30 or higher to intensive behavioral weight-loss programs, not to measuring height, weight or BMI; the USPSTF says screening for obesity is now part of routine clinical practice and was not a focus of its review. The USPSTF lists an update in progress, folded into a combined topic on healthy diet, physical activity and weight loss to prevent cardiovascular disease; the 2018 statement remains the current final recommendation as of 2026-09-25.
High-sensitivity CRP
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of adding high-sensitivity CRP to traditional risk assessment for cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic adults. (2018) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Same recommendation covers ABI, high-sensitivity CRP and coronary artery calcium score together; see the other two test rows. The USPSTF lists an update in progress for this statement, but the key questions in its research plan cover coronary artery calcium scoring only, not hs-CRP.
Resting ECG
Recommended against (grade D)The USPSTF recommends against screening with resting or exercise ECG to prevent cardiovascular disease events in asymptomatic adults at low risk of CVD events. (2018) · USPSTF ↗
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening with resting or exercise ECG to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults at intermediate or high risk of CVD events. (2018) · USPSTF ↗
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation with ECG in adults 50 years or older. (2022) · USPSTF ↗
Lung function test
Recommended against (grade D)The USPSTF recommends against screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in asymptomatic adults. (2022) · USPSTF ↗
Stool occult blood (FIT)
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer in adults aged 45 to 49 years, including with an annual stool test for occult blood (FIT or high-sensitivity gFOBT). (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer in all adults aged 50 to 75 years, including with an annual stool test for occult blood (FIT or high-sensitivity gFOBT). (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.
Selective (grade C)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer colorectal cancer screening, including with an annual stool test for occult blood (FIT or high-sensitivity gFOBT), to adults aged 76 to 85 years based on overall health, prior screening history and the patient's preferences. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Grade C reflects an individual decision rather than a blanket recommendation for or against. Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.
Total cholesterol
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians prescribe a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more cardiovascular risk factors and an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 10% or greater. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.
Selective (grade C)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more cardiovascular risk factors and an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 7.5% to less than 10%. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of starting a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults 76 years or older. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.
TSH
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for thyroid dysfunction in nonpregnant, asymptomatic adults. (2015) · USPSTF ↗ Note: The I statement concerns screening for thyroid dysfunction, for which the USPSTF names serum TSH as the primary screening test; T4 is described as follow-up testing after a persistently abnormal TSH.
Urinalysis
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for bladder cancer in asymptomatic adults. (2011) · USPSTF ↗ Note: The USPSTF lists urine dipstick or microscopic urinalysis for hematuria (blood in the urine) among the bladder cancer screening tests it considered. This note covers only that use of a urinalysis.
Visual acuity
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults. (2022) · USPSTF ↗
Vitamin D (25-OH)
Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults. (2021) · USPSTF ↗
General preparation notes for 13 tests in this package

This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.

Body composition analysis

Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator: the test passes a weak electric current through the body and has traditionally not been recommended with these devices.

Total cholesterol

Fasting for 9 to 12 hours (no food or drink except plain water) is often requested, so the test is often done in the morning.

Mention when booking: Confirm with the center whether your test needs fasting; if you take insulin or other diabetes medicine, ask the prescribing doctor how to manage it while fasting.

Triglycerides

Fasting for 9 to 12 hours (no food or drink except plain water) is often requested.

Mention when booking: Confirm with the center whether your test needs fasting; if you take insulin or other diabetes medicine, ask the prescribing doctor how to manage it while fasting.

Fasting glucose

Usually needs at least 8 hours without food or drink except water beforehand.

Mention when booking: If you take insulin or other diabetes medicine, ask the prescribing doctor how to manage it while fasting, and mention it to the center.

Fasting insulin

Usually needs 8 to 12 hours of fasting (no food or drink except plain water) beforehand.

Mention when booking: Mention biotin (vitamin B7) supplements, usually paused for at least a day before this test, and any diabetes medicine; ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.

Stool occult blood (FIT)

Guaiac-based kits usually ask you to avoid red meat, NSAIDs and more than 250mg of vitamin C for a few days beforehand; FIT kits usually need no diet change.

Mention when booking: Tell the center which kit you were given, and ask the prescribing doctor before stopping aspirin taken for the heart.

Stool routine and parasites

Usually needs no special preparation; several samples on different days are often requested, since parasites don't show up daily. The stool shouldn't mix with urine, toilet paper or toilet water.

Mention when booking: Ask how and when to return the samples, especially if you are collecting over several days.

Urinalysis

Usually needs a clean-catch (midstream) sample; some tests instead ask you to collect all urine passed over 24 hours.

Mention when booking: Ask which specific urine test your provider ordered, since collection instructions vary by test.

Lung function test

Usually asks for no smoking for 24 hours, no heavy meals for at least 2 hours, and no alcohol for at least 4 hours beforehand; wear loose clothing.

Mention when booking: Mention a recent heart attack, stroke or surgery, a chest infection, heart problems or uncontrolled blood pressure; ask whether to bring or hold your usual inhaler.

Chest X-ray

Usually needs no fasting; you remove jewelry, metal objects and sometimes clothing above the waist for a hospital gown.

Mention when booking: Tell the center if you are, or might be, pregnant.

Coronary CT angiography

Usually needs 3 to 4 hours without food and no caffeine beforehand, since caffeine makes it harder to slow the heart for clear pictures; water is often still allowed. Erectile-dysfunction medicines are avoided.

Mention when booking: Mention recent erectile-dysfunction medicine (nitroglycerin is often given), asthma, kidney disease, contrast allergy, metformin or pregnancy; ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.

Coronary artery calcium score

Usually needs about 4 hours without food, caffeine or smoking beforehand; no contrast injection is used for this scan.

Mention when booking: Tell the center if pregnancy is possible.

Afterwards: No recovery time is needed; normal activities can usually resume right away.

Hearing test

Usually needs no special preparation; expect to listen for tones or words through headphones, and sometimes a small probe checks how the eardrum moves.

Sources
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US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.
Package name translated by us from the hospital's Chinese name.
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