Basic 'Gut Health' Full-Day Program
Women: US$523 (NT$16,800). The price above is for men.
Book this checkupPrefer to book it yourself? Call Sijhih Cathay General Hospital on (02)2648-2121 ext. 3501 or 3502 or use its website ↗. It's free; most hospitals take bookings in Chinese.
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A specialty-tier program with Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy), Abdominal ultrasound, Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasound and Prostate ultrasound and a 62-test panel, with a doctor's review at the end.
What stands out
Colon polyps and colorectal cancer; polyps can usually be removed during the same exam.
Stomach and esophagus ulcers, inflammation and cancer.
Liver (fatty liver, tumors), gallbladder stones, pancreas, spleen and kidneys.
Uterus and ovary abnormalities (fibroids, cysts).
Every test, in English
62 tests listed, 54 of them on our shared test list, so they line up against other hospitals' packages.
Show all 62 tests and what each screens for
| Test | Screens for |
|---|---|
| Vitals | |
| Blood pressure | Screens for hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Total bilirubin | Jaundice, liver and bile problems. |
| Total protein | Nutrition and liver/kidney protein handling. |
| Kidney & Electrolytes | |
| Blood urea nitrogen | Kidney function. |
| Creatinine | Kidney function. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Thyroid & Endocrine | |
| Free T4 | Thyroid hormone level. |
| T3 | 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). |
| CA-125 | Ovarian cancer marker. |
| CA 19-9 | Pancreatic and biliary cancer marker. |
| CEA | Colorectal and other GI cancer marker. |
| PSA | Prostate cancer marker. |
| Infection Serology | |
| Hepatitis B core antibody | Past or hidden hepatitis B exposure. |
| Hepatitis C antibody | Hepatitis C infection. |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen | Current hepatitis B infection; very common in Taiwan. |
| Urine & Stool | |
| Urinalysis | Kidney disease, urinary infection, diabetes. |
| Cardiac | |
| 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 | |
| Abdominal ultrasound | Liver (fatty liver, tumors), gallbladder stones, pancreas, spleen and kidneys. |
| Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasound | Uterus and ovary abnormalities (fibroids, cysts). |
| Prostate ultrasound | Prostate size and abnormalities. |
| Endoscopy | |
| Colonoscopy | Colon polyps and colorectal cancer; polyps can usually be removed during the same exam. |
| Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) | Stomach and esophagus ulcers, inflammation and cancer. |
| Women's Health | |
| HPV DNA test | High-risk HPV strains that cause cervical cancer. |
| Pap smear | Cervical cancer and precancer. |
| Bone & Body Composition | |
| Bone density (DXA) | Osteoporosis and fracture risk. |
| Eye | |
| Color vision | Color vision deficiency. |
| Intraocular pressure | Glaucoma. |
| Visual acuity | Vision sharpness. |
| ENT & Dental | |
| Hearing test | Hearing loss. |
| Consultation | |
| Physician consultation and report review | A doctor explains your results and what to do next. |
Before you book
11 packages listed
About this hospitalWhat the center says
From the center's own pages, in English. Each statement links to its source.
For these endoscopy-related all-day packages, the center requires advance payment by bank transfer before the visit.
For these endoscopy packages, the NT$1,300 prep payment (bowel-prep medication and low-residue meal) already sent to the patient is not refunded if the checkup is cancelled at the last minute for personal reasons.
For patients booking an endoscopy exam, the center requires an advance payment of NT$1,300 for the bowel-prep medication and low-residue meal.
The center accepts payment by bank transfer to its designated account.
Since January 1, 2026 (year 115), the health checkup center's service hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00.
The center requires a family member to accompany patients having sedated endoscopy, and says they must not drive or ride a motorbike that day.
For the C-13 urea breath test for H. pylori, the center requires 2 hours of fasting beforehand.
The center limits its mammography add-on to patients aged 40 and above.
Add to this package
Tests this center prices separately that this package does not include.
| Test | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lactate dehydrogenaseas listed: Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) | US$8 NT$250 | |
| Lipoprotein(a) | US$17 NT$550 | |
| Homocysteine | US$25 NT$800 | |
| Hemoglobin A1c | US$9 NT$300 | |
| Female hormone panel (FSH, LH, E2)as listed: Female hormone panel (FSH, LH, prolactin) | US$24 NT$770 | For women |
| EBV VCA-IgAas listed: EBV antibody | US$16 NT$500 | |
| SCC antigen | US$25 NT$800 | |
| CA 15-3as listed: CA 15-3 tumor marker | US$31 NT$1,000 | For women |
| NSEas listed: NSE tumor marker | US$31 NT$1,000 | |
| Rubella antibodyas listed: Rubella antibody screening | US$9 NT$300 | For women |
| Hepatitis A antibodyas listed: Hepatitis A IgG antibody | US$12 NT$400 | |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody | US$12 NT$400 |
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Bought one by one at US cash-pay marketplaces, the tests we could price list at about US$6,808–10,113 for a woman (52 of 52 tests) and US$7,073–10,198 for a man (50 of 50 tests) (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.
- Abdominal ultrasound: US$150–375, MDsave, ultrasound one body area
- Abdominal X-ray (KUB): US$106, MDsave X-ray (any one body part, abdomen listed)
- AFP: US$50, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Hepatitis C antibody: US$62, Quest direct hepatitis C with confirmation
- Hearing test: US$100–250, CoveredUSA (median ~$150, independent audiologist $100-250, ENT $150-350); HearingAidCostGuide ($150-350 diagnostic)
- Bone density (DXA): US$150–250, CoveredUSA; primary-md.com
- CA-125 (women only): US$34, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- CA 19-9: US$43, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Complete blood count: US$29, Quest direct
- CEA: US$28, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Chest X-ray: US$100–150, careroute.ai; khealth.com
- Colonoscopy: US$2,200–3,300, MDsave
- Creatinine and 8 related tests, priced as one panel: US$49, Quest direct comprehensive metabolic panel
- Direct bilirubin: US$29–39, Walk-In Lab direct bilirubin $29; total + direct $39 (plus $6 physician fee); not sold standalone by Quest or Labcorp, rough
- Free T4 and 1 related test, priced as one panel: US$89, Labcorp OnDemand TSH + free T4 panel $89 list (checked 2026-10-11); Walk-In Lab free T3 + free T4 panel $69 (reseller, not re-checked)
- Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy): US$2,000–3,000, MDsave
- Gamma-GT: US$29–59, Labcorp OnDemand GGT $59; Walk-In Lab $29 (reseller, plus $6 physician fee)
- Hepatitis B surface antigen and 1 related test, priced as one panel: US$99, Quest direct hepatitis B with confirmation
- HPV DNA test (women only): US$99–179, Quest high-risk HPV self-swab $99; Labcorp OnDemand HPV cervical screening $179
- High-sensitivity CRP: US$65–69, Quest hs-CRP list $65 ($58.50 promo); Labcorp OnDemand list $69 ($51.75 promo); Walk-In Lab $45 reseller
- Pap smear (women only): US$40–150, CostHelper; BetterCare; Mira Health
- Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasound (women only): US$220, MDsave Ultrasound (one body area, pelvic complete listed)
- Physician physical examination and 5 related tests, priced as one panel: US$250–400, CVS ($99-150); CoveredUSA median ~$250; Sidecar ($353-502)
- Prostate ultrasound (men only): US$606, Turquoise Health transrectal ultrasound average cash price (via search snippet); general range, rough
- PSA (men only): US$52–62, Quest direct-to-consumer
- Resting ECG: US$102, CarePriceGuide national average
- Spine X-ray: US$129, MDsave Complex X-ray (spine 2+ views)
- Lung function test: US$191–397, MDsave spirometry provider listings (4 providers seen), rough
- Total cholesterol and 4 related tests, priced as one panel: US$59, Quest direct lipid panel
- TSH: US$49, Quest direct
- Uric acid: US$42–49, Quest $42 (gout uric acid test); Labcorp OnDemand $49; Walk-In Lab $29 reseller
- Urinalysis: US$40–49, Quest $40; Labcorp OnDemand $49; Walk-In Lab $29 reseller
- General eye exam and 3 related tests, priced as one panel: US$100–150, Warby Parker ($85); America's Best ($80); CoveredUSA median ~$150; VisionTestCost 1280-store median $95
- Vitamin D (25-OH): US$75–99, Quest $75; Labcorp OnDemand $99; Walk-In Lab $59 reseller
Radiation from this package's imaging
About 2.2 mSv from the tests we could identify, a typical adult dose for these exams: roughly 8 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year, US average).
This package also lists 8 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
- Bone density (DXA) · about less than 0.01 mSv
- Chest X-ray · about 0.1 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 25 of these tests
General preparation notes for 15 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Usually needs about 6 hours without food beforehand; clear fluids other than milk or fizzy drinks are commonly still allowed. Loose, comfortable clothing is easiest.
Mention when booking: Mention if you have type 1 diabetes, so the center can offer an early appointment time.
For a transabdominal scan, drinking water beforehand to fill the bladder is common; for a transvaginal scan, an empty bladder is usual instead.
Mention when booking: Tell the center which type of scan you expect, and mention if you are, or might be, pregnant.
Usually needs little or no preparation; an enema and antibiotics are mainly for a planned biopsy. A scan through the lower belly instead may need a full bladder.
Mention when booking: Mention aspirin or other blood thinners; if a biopsy is planned, the center may ask about pausing them, so ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.
Usually needs a clear-liquid diet the day before and a split-dose bowel-cleansing prep taken the evening before and morning of the exam; drinking extra fluids helps avoid dehydration.
Mention when booking: Tell the center about heart, kidney or lung disease, blood thinners, diabetes medicine, aspirin, arthritis medicine or iron; ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.
Afterwards: After sedation, no driving, operating machinery or signing legal documents for the rest of the day; someone should take you home.
Usually needs about 8 hours without food or drink, including water, beforehand.
Mention when booking: Tell the center about heart or lung disease, aspirin, blood thinners, arthritis medicine, insulin or iron, and ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.
Afterwards: After sedation, no driving, machinery or legal documents that day; get a ride home. Contact a doctor for fever, trouble swallowing, chest or belly pain, or black stools; bleeding can start days later.
Usually needs no special preparation; if combined with a Pap test, avoiding sex, douching and vaginal products for 2 days beforehand is common.
Mention when booking: Tell the center if you are menstruating or had recent intercourse; the test can usually still be done.
Afterwards: Light spotting afterward is common and usually stops within a few hours.
Usually asks that you avoid intercourse, douching and tampons for 24 hours beforehand, and avoid scheduling during your period if possible.
Mention when booking: Tell the center if you are having unexpected bleeding, think you might be pregnant, or have had an abnormal Pap or positive HPV test before.
Afterwards: Light bleeding or spotting afterward is common and usually stops within a few hours.
Usually asks that you skip calcium supplements for 24 hours beforehand. Avoid clothing with metal zippers or buttons, and remove jewelry.
Mention when booking: Mention any recent barium exam or CT/nuclear-medicine contrast, and whether pregnancy is possible.
Usually needs no special preparation; expect to listen for tones or words through headphones, and sometimes a small probe checks how the eardrum moves.
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Other packages at Sijhih Cathay General Hospital
| Package | Tests | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Half-Day Program A | 41 | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Value Program (Civil Servant)Civil-servant | 36 | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Ideal Program (Civil Servant)Civil-servant | 40 | US$140 NT$4,500 |
| Deluxe Program (Civil Servant)Civil-servant | 51 | US$249 NT$8,000 |
| Basic Half-Day Program B | 53 | US$255 NT$8,200 |
| Basic 'Peace of Mind' Full-Day Program | 68 | US$461 NT$14,800 Women US$517 |
| Prestige Program (Civil Servant)Civil-servant | 58 | US$498 NT$16,000 |
| Advanced 'Deluxe Classic' Full-Day Program | 80 | US$1,090 NT$35,000 Women US$1,184 |
| Advanced 'Pilot' Full-Day Program | 77 | US$1,832 NT$58,800 Women US$1,925 |
| Advanced 'Flagship' Full-Day Program | 80 | US$2,081 NT$66,800 Women US$2,174 |
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