Gentleman Vitality Checkup (Plan C)
Prefer to book it yourself? Call Taichung Hospital (MOHW) on 04-22294411 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 standard-tier program with Abdominal ultrasound, Prostate ultrasound, Thyroid ultrasound, Creatine kinase and NT-proBNP and a 70-test panel, with a doctor's review at the end.
What stands out
Liver (fatty liver, tumors), gallbladder stones, pancreas, spleen and kidneys.
Prostate size and abnormalities.
Thyroid nodules.
Muscle and heart muscle damage.
Every test, in English
70 tests listed, 53 of them on our shared test list, so they line up against other hospitals' packages.
Show all 70 tests and what each screens for
| Test | Screens for |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Amylase | Pancreatic or salivary gland enzyme; elevated levels can indicate pancreatitis. |
| 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. |
| Lipase | Pancreatic enzyme; more specific than amylase for pancreatitis. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Thyroid & Endocrine | |
| Free T4 | Thyroid hormone level. |
| T3 | Thyroid hormone level. |
| Testosterone | Male hormone level; low testosterone. |
| TSH | Thyroid function; the primary thyroid screening test. |
| Tumor Markers | |
| AFP | Liver cancer marker (also used with liver ultrasound in hepatitis B carriers). |
| CEA | Colorectal and other GI cancer marker. |
| PSA | Prostate cancer marker. |
| Infection Serology | |
| HIV screening | HIV infection. |
| Urine & Stool | |
| Stool occult blood (FIT) | Colorectal cancer and polyps; the standard non-invasive colon screen. |
| Urinalysis | Kidney disease, urinary infection, diabetes. |
| Cardiac | |
| Creatine kinase | Muscle and heart muscle damage. |
| NT-proBNP | Heart failure and heart strain. |
| Resting ECG | Heart rhythm and signs of prior heart damage. |
| Pulmonary | |
| Lung function test | Asthma, COPD and lung capacity. |
| X-ray | |
| Chest X-ray | Lung, heart size and chest abnormalities. |
| Ultrasound | |
| Abdominal ultrasound | Liver (fatty liver, tumors), gallbladder stones, pancreas, spleen and kidneys. |
| Prostate ultrasound | Prostate size and abnormalities. |
| Thyroid ultrasound | Thyroid nodules. |
| Eye | |
| Color vision | Color vision deficiency. |
| Retinal (fundus) photography | Diabetic and hypertensive eye damage, macular degeneration. |
| Intraocular pressure | Glaucoma. |
| Visual acuity | Vision sharpness. |
| ENT & Dental | |
| Hearing test | Hearing loss. |
| Neuro & Cognitive | |
| Autonomic nervous system (HRV) test | Stress and autonomic balance. |
| Consultation | |
| Physician physical examination | A doctor's hands-on examination and history taking. |
Before you book
1.2 km from Taichung station
On the OCAC i僑卡 partner list. Card holders can ask the center about a discount.
12 packages listed
About this hospitalWhat the center says
From the center's own pages, in English. Each statement links to its source.
For the high-end checkup packages, the center asks patients to book at least 7 days ahead and finish check-in by 10:00 on exam day.
For the high-end checkup packages, check-in must be completed by 10:00 on the day of the exam.
If a patient gives up on or cannot complete a checkup item during the exam, the center does not allow swapping it for another item or refunding it.
The center recommends drinking 1500 to 2000cc of water a day for the week before the colonoscopy.
The center advises against sedation for patients with a BMI over 32 or older than 80.
For the high-end checkup packages, the personal report is ready in about 10 to 14 working days (mailing time not included).
For the high-end checkup packages, patients are welcome to collect their report in person at the center.
For the high-end checkup packages, the center provides a report-explanation consultation service.
If a biopsy was taken during the endoscopy, the center helps book a follow-up visit about 7 working days later where a specialist explains the pathology results, and the patient must pay the outpatient registration fee and copay.
Add to this package
Tests this center prices separately that this package does not include.
| Test | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| H. pylori stool antigenas listed: H. pylori stool antigen test | US$15 NT$470 | |
| Sleep apnea screeningas listed: Overnight polysomnography (sleep study) | US$177 NT$5,669 | |
| Low-dose chest CTas listed: 160-slice chest CT scan (low-dose) | US$156 NT$5,000 | |
| Brain MRIas listed: Brain MRI scan | US$253 NT$8,125 | |
| Sigmoidoscopyas listed: Unsedated sigmoidoscopy | US$49 NT$1,559 | |
| Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy)as listed: Unsedated gastroscopy | US$55 NT$1,775 | |
| Colonoscopyas listed: Unsedated colonoscopy | US$98 NT$3,143 | |
| Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy)as listed: Sedated gastroscopy (upper endoscopy) | US$164 NT$5,275 | Sedated |
| Colonoscopyas listed: Sedated colonoscopy | US$207 NT$6,640 | Sedated |
| APOE genotypeas listed: Alzheimer's risk gene test (ApoE) | US$62 NT$2,000 | |
| Gut microbiome analysisas listed: Gut microbiome stool test | US$312 NT$10,000 |
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Bought one by one at US cash-pay marketplaces, the 51 of 53 tests we could price list at about US$2,830–3,820 (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
- AFP: US$50, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Amylase: US$30–39, Labcorp OnDemand $39; Walk-In Lab $30 reseller
- Hearing test: US$100–250, CoveredUSA (median ~$150, independent audiologist $100-250, ENT $150-350); HearingAidCostGuide ($150-350 diagnostic)
- Body composition analysis: US$40–55, BodySpec ($40-55 per DEXA); BodySpec guide ($40-200 wellness providers; InBody $15-30)
- Complete blood count and 1 related test, priced as one panel: US$29, Quest direct
- CEA: US$28, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Chest X-ray: US$100–150, careroute.ai; khealth.com
- Creatine kinase: US$34, Walk-In Lab total CK $34; HealthLabs $28 (via findlabtest.com aggregator), rough
- Creatinine and 10 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)
- Retinal (fundus) photography: US$25–50, Optos optomap billing FAQ ($39-65); Lifetime Eye Care ($29); Vision Plus ($30); Luck Optical ($15); CoveredUSA ($20-50)
- Gamma-GT: US$29–59, Labcorp OnDemand GGT $59; Walk-In Lab $29 (reseller, plus $6 physician fee)
- Hemoglobin A1c: US$39, Quest direct
- Lipase: US$35–39, Labcorp OnDemand $39; Walk-In Lab $35 reseller
- NT-proBNP: US$145, Walk-In Lab NT-proBNP, rough
- 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
- Lung function test: US$191–397, MDsave spirometry provider listings (4 providers seen), rough
- Stool occult blood (FIT): US$49–89, Everlywell FIT $49; Quest FIT home kit $79; Labcorp ColoFIT $89 list; Walk-In Lab $95 reseller
- Testosterone: US$69, Quest total testosterone $69; Labcorp OnDemand $69 list ($51.75 promo); Walk-In Lab $59 reseller
- Thyroid ultrasound: US$220, MDsave Ultrasound (one body area, thyroid listed)
- Total cholesterol and 3 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
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).
Not counted: Bone density (DXA), lumbar spine. If it 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 19 of these tests
General preparation notes for 12 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Often done with a camera that photographs the retina without drops; some centers use dilating drops that widen the pupil, which blurs vision for a few hours afterward.
Mention when booking: Mention any eye pain, halos around lights, or a narrow drainage angle or angle-closure glaucoma history.
Afterwards: If drops were used, vision may be blurry and light-sensitive for a few hours; have someone else drive. Sudden eye pain, headache, blurred vision or halos after dilation need urgent care.
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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