Bone & Joint Protection Package
Prefer to book it yourself? Call Yuan's General Hospital on (07)334-5958 / (07)335-1121 ext. 2287, 2288 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 comprehensive program with Brain MRI, Cervical spine MRI, Lumbar spine MRI, Coronary artery calcium score and Low-dose chest CT and a 57-test panel, with a doctor's review at the end.
What stands out
Brain tumors, small strokes, aneurysms and early degeneration.
Neck disc and spinal cord problems.
Lower back disc and nerve problems.
Calcified plaque in heart arteries; refines heart attack risk.
Every test, in English
57 tests listed, 46 of them on our shared test list, so they line up against other hospitals' packages.
Show all 57 tests and what each screens for
| Test | Screens for | Add-on? |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
| Blood pressure | Screens for hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. | Incl. |
| Body composition analysis | Body fat, muscle mass and water percentage. | Incl. |
| Height, weight and BMI | Basic body measurements used to assess weight-related health risk. | Incl. |
| Basic vital signs (pulse, temperature, respiration) | Basic pulse, temperature and breathing rate measurements taken during a checkup. | Incl. |
| Waist circumference | Central obesity, a marker of metabolic risk. | Incl. |
| Blood Count | ||
| Complete blood count | Anemia, infection and blood cell disorders. | Incl. |
| White blood cell differential | Breakdown of white cell types; infection, allergy and some blood cancers. | Incl. |
| Liver Function | ||
| Albumin | Liver function and nutrition status. | Incl. |
| Alkaline phosphatase | Liver, bile duct and bone conditions. | Incl. |
| ALT (SGPT) | Liver cell damage; the most common liver screening test. | Incl. |
| AST (SGOT) | Liver cell damage. | Incl. |
| Globulin and A/G ratio | Immune protein levels. | Incl. |
| Total bilirubin | Jaundice, liver and bile problems. | Incl. |
| Total protein | Nutrition and liver/kidney protein handling. | Incl. |
| Kidney & Electrolytes | ||
| Blood urea nitrogen | Kidney function. | Incl. |
| Creatinine | Kidney function. | Incl. |
| Estimated GFR | Kidney filtering capacity; stages chronic kidney disease. | Incl. |
| Uric acid | Gout risk and kidney stone risk. | Incl. |
| Lipids & Cardiometabolic | ||
| Total cholesterol / HDL ratio | A calculated ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol used in some cardiovascular risk calculators. | Incl. |
| HDL cholesterol | Protective cholesterol level. | Incl. |
| LDL cholesterol | The main cholesterol driving heart disease risk. | Incl. |
| Total cholesterol | Cardiovascular risk. | Incl. |
| Triglycerides | Cardiovascular and pancreatitis risk. | Incl. |
| Glucose | ||
| Fasting glucose | Diabetes and prediabetes. | Incl. |
| Hemoglobin A1c | Average blood sugar over the past three months; diabetes. | Incl. |
| Fasting insulin | Insulin resistance. | Incl. |
| Thyroid & Endocrine | ||
| Free T4 | Thyroid hormone level. | Incl. |
| TSH | Thyroid function; the primary thyroid screening test. | Incl. |
| Tumor Markers | ||
| CEA | Colorectal and other GI cancer marker. | Incl. |
| Infection Serology | ||
| H. pylori urea breath test | Active H. pylori infection. | Add-on |
| Urine & Stool | ||
| Urinalysis | Kidney disease, urinary infection, diabetes. | Incl. |
| Cardiac | ||
| 10-year cardiovascular risk score | A calculated estimate of your 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke based on your risk factors. | Incl. |
| Resting ECG | Heart rhythm and signs of prior heart damage. | Incl. |
| X-ray | ||
| Chest X-ray | Lung, heart size and chest abnormalities. | Incl. |
| Ultrasound | ||
| Carotid ultrasound | Plaque in the neck arteries; stroke risk. | Incl. |
| CT Imaging | ||
| Coronary artery calcium score | Calcified plaque in heart arteries; refines heart attack risk. | Incl. |
| Low-dose chest CT | Early lung cancer; the USPSTF recommends it yearly for some adults 50 to 80 with a heavy smoking history. | Incl. |
| MRI Imaging | ||
| Brain MRI | Brain tumors, small strokes, aneurysms and early degeneration. | Add-on |
| Cervical spine MRI | Neck disc and spinal cord problems. | Add-on |
| Lumbar spine MRI | Lower back disc and nerve problems. | Add-on |
| Endoscopy | ||
| Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy) | Stomach and esophagus ulcers, inflammation and cancer. | Add-on |
| Bone & Body Composition | ||
| Bone density (DXA) | Osteoporosis and fracture risk. | Incl. |
| Eye | ||
| Color vision | Color vision deficiency. | Incl. |
| Intraocular pressure | Glaucoma. | Incl. |
| Visual acuity | Vision sharpness. | Incl. |
| Consultation | ||
| Physician physical examination | A doctor's hands-on examination and history taking. | Incl. |
Before you book
About 7 minutes' walk (498 m) from Glory Pier station
On the OCAC i僑卡 partner list. Card holders can ask the center about a discount.
16 packages listed
About this hospitalWhat the center says
From the center's own pages, in English. Each statement links to its source.
Examinees without National Health Insurance must pay the full biopsy fee themselves; those with NHI coverage should present their NHI card when a biopsy is needed.
If a patient cancels a scheduled colonoscopy after already receiving the bowel-prep kit, they must still pay for the laxatives and meal replacements that were sent.
The center charges a NT$12,000 fee to cover the radiotracer cost if a PET/CT scan is canceled on the day of the exam.
For painless (sedated) gastroscopy and colonoscopy, appointments must be made at least 3 weeks in advance.
Patients who undergo sedated (painless) endoscopy must not drive or ride a vehicle afterward and should arrange an escort or other transportation home.
General anesthesia for sedated endoscopy is not given to patients who have had a heart attack in the past 6 months, unstable angina, severe arrhythmia, or are older than 75.
Before a contrast-enhanced CT scan, patients with a history of contrast or drug allergies, thyroid disease, impaired kidney function, asthma, diabetes (especially those taking metformin), or possible pregnancy should report this in advance.
Barium swallow (upper GI series) is not given to pregnant patients, those with bowel obstruction, or those who have had a gastrointestinal biopsy within the past 24 hours.
The center has a critical-value notification system: if a result is seriously abnormal, a nurse proactively contacts the patient and helps arrange a follow-up outpatient visit.
Add to this package
Tests this center prices separately that this package does not include.
| Test | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Head CTas listed: Head CT (with no Contrast) | US$280 NT$9,000 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$8,550 is also quoted. |
| Chest CT (standard dose)as listed: Chest CT (with Contrast) | US$336 NT$10,800 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$10,260 is also quoted. |
| Abdomen and pelvis CTas listed: CT Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis (with Contrast) | US$399 NT$12,800 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$12,160 is also quoted. |
| Coronary CT angiographyas listed: CT Angiography of Coronary Arteries (with Contrast) | US$561 NT$18,000 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$17,100 is also quoted. |
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22
Bought one by one at US cash-pay marketplaces, the 41 of 41 tests we could price list at about US$1,649–2,458 (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.
- Body composition analysis: US$40–55, BodySpec ($40-55 per DEXA); BodySpec guide ($40-200 wellness providers; InBody $15-30)
- Bone density (DXA): US$150–250, CoveredUSA; primary-md.com
- Carotid ultrasound: US$250–412, MDsave
- 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
- Coronary artery calcium score: US$100–150, MDsave; GoodRx; Healthline/AHA
- Creatinine and 10 related tests, priced as one panel: US$49, Quest direct comprehensive metabolic panel
- Free T4: 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)
- Hemoglobin A1c: US$39, Quest direct
- Fasting insulin: US$34–99, Walk-In Lab fasting insulin $34; Quest Insulin Resistance Test Panel (insulin + C-peptide) $99, rough
- Low-dose chest CT: US$99–250, Memorial Healthcare System ($99); AARP (up to $250)
- Physician physical examination and 5 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
- 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
Radiation from this package's imaging
About 3.3 mSv from the tests we could identify, a typical adult dose for these exams: roughly 1.1 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year, US average).
This package also lists 11 items we have not matched to a test; if any of them is an X-ray, CT or PET scan, the total is higher.
- Bone density (DXA) · about less than 0.01 mSv
- Chest X-ray · about 0.1 mSv
- Coronary artery calcium score · about 1.7 mSv
- Low-dose chest CT · about 1.5 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 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.
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.
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.
Usually needs several hours without food or drink beforehand. Antibiotics, bismuth and acid-reducing PPIs taken in the weeks before can hide the infection, so the center will ask about them.
Mention when booking: Tell the center which antibiotics, bismuth products or acid-reducing medicines you take, and ask the prescribing doctor about timing before the test.
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 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.
Usually needs no fasting and no contrast injection; loose clothing with no metal is easiest.
Mention when booking: Tell the center if you are, or might be, pregnant.
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.
Guidelines on eating and drinking vary by center. Remove jewelry and metal beforehand; most orthopedic implants are safe.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker, spinal hardware, 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. Remove jewelry and metal beforehand; most orthopedic implants are safe.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker, spinal hardware, 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 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 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.
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Other packages at Yuan's General Hospital
| Package | Tests | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Vitality Package | 39 | US$75 NT$2,400 |
| Beautiful Heart Package | 59 | US$374 NT$12,000 |
| Gentlemen's Package | 61 | US$498 NT$16,000 |
| Ladies' Package | 62 | US$514 NT$16,500 |
| Wishful Life Package | 68 | US$523 NT$16,800 |
| Leisure Life Package | 64 | US$586 NT$18,800 |
| Beautiful Life Package | 57 | US$748 NT$24,000 |
| Intestinal Health Package | 59 | US$810 NT$26,000 |
| Heart Protection Package | 58 | US$935 NT$30,000 |
| Peace of Mind Package | 62 | US$1,308 NT$42,000 |
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