Golden Brain Checkup (Plan E3)
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 premium-tier program with Brain MR angiography, Brain MRI, Abdominal ultrasound, Carotid ultrasound and Muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) and a 81-test panel, with a doctor's review at the end.
What stands out
Aneurysms and narrowed brain arteries.
Brain tumors, small strokes, aneurysms and early degeneration.
Liver (fatty liver, tumors), gallbladder stones, pancreas, spleen and kidneys.
Plaque in the neck arteries; stroke risk.
Every test, in English
81 tests listed, 56 of them on our shared test list, so they line up against other hospitals' packages.
Show all 81 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. |
| Vitamin B12 and folate | Deficiencies that cause anemia and nerve problems. |
| 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 | |
| Female hormone panel (FSH, LH, E2) | Menopause status and hormone balance. |
| Testosterone | Male hormone level; low testosterone. |
| 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 19-9 | Pancreatic and biliary cancer marker. |
| CEA | Colorectal and other GI 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. |
| 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. |
| Resting ECG | Heart rhythm and signs of prior heart damage. |
| X-ray | |
| Chest X-ray | Lung, heart size and chest abnormalities. |
| Ultrasound | |
| Abdominal ultrasound | Liver (fatty liver, tumors), gallbladder stones, pancreas, spleen and kidneys. |
| Carotid ultrasound | Plaque in the neck arteries; stroke risk. |
| MRI Imaging | |
| Brain MR angiography | Aneurysms and narrowed brain arteries. |
| Brain MRI | Brain tumors, small strokes, aneurysms and early degeneration. |
| Bone & Body Composition | |
| Muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) | Age-related muscle loss. |
| Eye | |
| Color vision | Color vision deficiency. |
| Retinal OCT | Detailed retina and optic nerve imaging; glaucoma and macular disease. |
| Visual acuity | Vision sharpness. |
| ENT & Dental | |
| Hearing test | Hearing loss. |
| Neuro & Cognitive | |
| Autonomic nervous system (HRV) test | Stress and autonomic balance. |
| Functional Medicine | |
| Heavy metals panel | Lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium exposure. |
| 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 | |
| Pelvic (gynecologic) ultrasoundas listed: Gynecological pelvic ultrasound | US$18 NT$563 | For women |
| Breast ultrasoundas listed: Breast ultrasound (female) | US$23 NT$735 | For women |
| Prostate ultrasound | US$25 NT$788 | For men |
| Thyroid ultrasound | US$25 NT$788 | |
| Low-dose chest CTas listed: 160-slice chest CT scan (low-dose) | US$156 NT$5,000 | |
| 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 |
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Bought one by one at US cash-pay marketplaces, the tests we could price list at about US$3,268–4,658 for a woman (52 of 56 tests) and US$3,129–4,471 for a man (51 of 55 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
- AFP: US$50, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Amylase: US$30–39, Labcorp OnDemand $39; Walk-In Lab $30 reseller
- 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)
- Body composition analysis and 1 related test, priced as one panel: US$40–55, BodySpec ($40-55 per DEXA); BodySpec guide ($40-200 wellness providers; InBody $15-30)
- CA 19-9: US$43, shayahealth.com (reseller), rough
- Carotid ultrasound: US$250–412, MDsave
- Complete blood count: 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
- Female hormone panel (FSH, LH, E2) (women only): US$139–187, Labcorp OnDemand menopause test (FSH, LH, estradiol) $139; Labcorp singles $59+$49+$79=$187; Quest basic women's hormone panel (7 hormones) $225
- 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
- Lipase: US$35–39, Labcorp OnDemand $39; Walk-In Lab $35 reseller
- Brain MR angiography: US$616, MDsave MR Angiogram without contrast (head or neck)
- Brain MRI: US$400–800, MDsave (without contrast); iviescan LA market
- Physician physical examination and 4 related tests, priced as one panel: US$250–400, CVS ($99-150); CoveredUSA median ~$250; Sidecar ($353-502)
- Resting ECG: US$102, CarePriceGuide national average
- 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
- 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 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
- Vitamin B12 and folate: US$82–89, Quest $82; Labcorp OnDemand $89; Walk-In Lab $59 reseller
- Vitamin D (25-OH): US$75–99, Quest $75; Labcorp OnDemand $99; Walk-In Lab $59 reseller
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 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.
Guidelines on eating and drinking vary by center, so ask when booking. Remove jewelry and metal before the scan.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker, aneurysm clip, cochlear implant 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.
Guidelines on eating and drinking vary by center, so ask when booking. Remove jewelry and metal beforehand.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker, aneurysm clip, cochlear implant 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.
May or may not need dilating eye drops beforehand; the scan itself takes about 5 to 10 minutes and involves resting your head on a support.
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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