Liver-Gallbladder Care Plan
Prefer to book it yourself? Call Chi Mei Hospital Liouying on (06)622-6999 or use its website ↗. It's free; most hospitals take bookings in Chinese.
We book it with the hospital for you, from US$149, paid only after the hospital confirms. We reply by email with available dates, the confirmed price, and whether an English report is available.
Paying from a US account? HSA and FSA notes.
A premium-tier program with Abdominal MRI / MRCP, Kidney and bladder ultrasound, Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasound, Prostate ultrasound and Resting ECG and a 51-test panel, with a doctor's review at the end.
What stands out
Liver, pancreas and bile duct tumors and disease.
Kidney stones, cysts, bladder abnormalities.
Uterus and ovary abnormalities (fibroids, cysts).
Prostate size and abnormalities.
Every test, in English
51 tests listed, 43 of them on our shared test list, so they line up against other hospitals' packages.
Show all 51 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. |
| White blood cell differential | Breakdown of white cell types; infection, allergy and some blood cancers. |
| Liver Function | |
| 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. |
| Kidney & Electrolytes | |
| Blood urea nitrogen | Kidney function. |
| Creatinine | Kidney function. |
| Estimated GFR | Kidney filtering capacity; stages chronic kidney disease. |
| Uric acid | Gout risk and kidney stone risk. |
| Lipids & Cardiometabolic | |
| HDL cholesterol | Protective cholesterol level. |
| 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. |
| Tumor Markers | |
| CA-125 | Ovarian cancer marker. |
| CA 15-3 | Breast cancer marker. |
| CA 19-9 | Pancreatic and biliary cancer marker. |
| CYFRA 21-1 | Lung cancer marker. |
| EBV VCA-IgA | Nasopharyngeal cancer risk (common in Taiwan and southern China). |
| PSA | Prostate cancer marker. |
| Infection Serology | |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody | Immunity to hepatitis B (from vaccine or past infection). |
| 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. |
| X-ray | |
| Chest X-ray | Lung, heart size and chest abnormalities. |
| Ultrasound | |
| Kidney and bladder ultrasound | Kidney stones, cysts, bladder abnormalities. |
| Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasound | Uterus and ovary abnormalities (fibroids, cysts). |
| Prostate ultrasound | Prostate size and abnormalities. |
| MRI Imaging | |
| Abdominal MRI / MRCP | Liver, pancreas and bile duct tumors and disease. |
| Eye | |
| Color vision | Color vision deficiency. |
| Visual acuity | Vision sharpness. |
| ENT & Dental | |
| Hearing test | Hearing loss. |
| Consultation | |
| Physician physical examination | A doctor's hands-on examination and history taking. |
Before you book
13 packages listed
About this hospitalWhat the center says
From the center's own pages, in English. Each statement links to its source.
If a patient cannot make it to their scheduled check-up, the center asks them to notify it at least 3 days before the exam date.
The center says patients should fast for at least 10 hours before the check-up, avoiding drinks and tea, though a little plain water is allowed to wet the throat.
For the urine test, the center asks patients to collect a mid-stream urine sample.
The center says collecting a urine sample during a female patient's period may cause a false blood-positive result in the urine report, so it suggests rescheduling the urine test for another time.
The center asks patients with diabetes not to take their blood sugar medication on the day of the check-up.
The center says patients with high blood pressure may take their blood pressure medication as usual on the day, with only a small amount of plain water (about 30-50cc).
The center says other chronic-disease medications can be carried along and taken after the fasting-required test items are finished.
The center asks patients not to collect a stool sample if they have hemorrhoid bleeding or are having their period.
The center asks patients to keep the collected stool sample away from light and direct sunlight.
Ask your own doctor before changing any medicine.
The center says the health check-up report is ready 14 to 21 working days after the exam.
Patients can choose to have the report mailed to them or pick it up in person.
Bought one by one at US cash-pay marketplaces, the tests we could price list at about US$2,247–2,928 for a woman (39 of 41 tests) and US$2,592–3,283 for a man (38 of 40 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.
- 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)
- CA-125 (women only): US$34, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- CA 15-3 (women only): US$59, Walk-In Lab (reseller), rough
- CA 19-9: US$43, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Complete blood count and 1 related test, priced as one panel: US$29, Quest direct
- Chest X-ray: US$100–150, careroute.ai; khealth.com
- 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
- Gamma-GT: US$29–59, Labcorp OnDemand GGT $59; Walk-In Lab $29 (reseller, plus $6 physician fee)
- Hemoglobin A1c: US$39, Quest direct
- Hepatitis B surface antigen and 1 related test, priced as one panel: US$99, Quest direct hepatitis B with confirmation
- Kidney and bladder ultrasound: US$150–375, MDsave, ultrasound one body area (extrapolated), rough
- Abdominal MRI / MRCP: US$612, MDsave MRI without contrast (any one body part incl. abdomen)
- Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasound (women only): US$220, MDsave Ultrasound (one body area, pelvic complete listed)
- Physician physical examination and 4 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
- Total cholesterol and 3 related tests, priced as one panel: US$59, Quest direct lipid panel
- 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 2 related tests, priced as one panel: US$100–150, Warby Parker ($85); America's Best ($80); CoveredUSA median ~$150; VisionTestCost 1280-store median $95
Radiation from this package's imaging
About 0.1 mSv from the tests we could identify, a typical adult dose for these exams: less than 1 month 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.
- Chest X-ray · about 0.1 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 17 of these tests
General preparation notes for 10 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 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 little preparation; you may be asked to drink water beforehand to fill the bladder for a clearer view.
Mention when booking: Mention if holding a full bladder is uncomfortable for you; the technologist can adjust timing.
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.
Guidelines on eating vary by center; some ask for a short fast before an abdominal MRI or MRCP. Expect to hold your breath at times during the scan.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker or other implanted device, metal fragments, pregnancy, kidney disease, or claustrophobia.
Afterwards: If you take a sedative for claustrophobia or anxiety, you'll need someone to take you home; arrange this before the scan.
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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If this isn't quite right
Other packages at Chi Mei Hospital Liouying
| Package | Tests | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Servant Basic Guard PlanCivil-servant | 46 | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Civil Servant Enhanced Advanced PlanCivil-servant | 49 | US$140 NT$4,500 |
| Refined Plan | 57 | US$374 NT$12,000 |
| Happy & Fulfilled Plan | 53 | US$405 NT$13,000 |
| Intestinal Health Plan | 39 | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Dementia Prevention Plan (Basic) | 26 | US$514 NT$16,500 |
| Guard Against Pancreatic Risk Plan | 43 | US$561 NT$18,000 |
| Healthy Lung Comfort Plan | 57 | US$623 NT$20,000 |
| Golden Brain Plan | 53 | US$673 NT$21,600 |
| Dementia Prevention Plan (Advanced) | 28 | US$763 NT$24,500 |
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