Infection Serology
Hepatitis B core antibody in Taiwan
B型肝炎核心抗體
Past or hidden hepatitis B exposure.
About this test
A blood test that looks for antibodies to the core of the hepatitis B virus. Blood is drawn from a vein in the arm and checked in a lab.
This antibody can appear after a past hepatitis B infection, even one that was silent or has cleared. Doctors use it, along with other hepatitis B tests, to check for past or hidden exposure to the virus.
How much does Hepatitis B core antibody cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Hepatitis B core antibody is listed on its own from US$8, typically US$9 at 1 hospital.
Price on its own
From US$8; typical US$9 across 1 hospital.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Hepatitis B core antibody (Anti-HBc) | US$8 NT$250 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Hepatitis B core antibody IgM (HBcIgM) | US$10 NT$315 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Young Checkup | Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center, Tainan | US$343 NT$11,000 |
| Happy & Fulfilled Plan | Chi Mei Hospital Liouying Health Management Center, Tainan | US$405 NT$13,000 |
| Basic 'Peace of Mind' Full-Day Program | Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$461 NT$14,800 |
| Basic 'Gut Health' Full-Day Program | Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Classic Health Checkup | Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien | US$498 NT$16,000 |
| Liver Care Health Checkup | Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital Health Management Center, Tainan | US$498 NT$16,000 |
| IMS-1 Checkup | Mackay Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$561 NT$18,000 |
| Leisure Life Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$586 NT$18,800 |
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