Genetics
APOE genotype in Taiwan
APOE基因檢測
Inherited Alzheimer's risk.
Knowing APOE status has limited actionable value; US guidance pairs this test with genetic counseling.
About this test
A genetic test that reads the APOE gene, which comes in several versions. It is usually done on a blood sample, which is sent to a lab for DNA analysis.
It shows which versions of the APOE gene a person has inherited. Some versions are linked to a higher chance of Alzheimer's disease, but they do not mean the disease will develop. Genetic counseling is often paired with it.
How much does APOE genotype cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, APOE genotype is listed on its own from US$47, typically US$62 at 5 hospitals.
Price on its own
From US$47; typical US$62 across 5 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Chwan Memorial Hospital Health Management Center | Changhua | APOE genotyping | US$47 NT$1,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| St. Martin De Porres Hospital | Chiayi | Alzheimer's risk assessment (APOE genotype) | US$62 NT$2,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Taichung | Alzheimer's risk gene test (ApoE) | US$62 NT$2,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | New Taipei | Alzheimer's ApoE gene test | US$78 NT$2,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| E-Da Hospital Health Management Center | Kaohsiung | Alzheimer's risk gene test (APOE) | US$93 NT$3,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Class Health CheckupAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$312 NT$10,000 |
| Elite Class Health CheckupAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$405 NT$13,000 |
| Deluxe Health CheckupAdd-on | Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Dementia Prevention Plan (Basic) | Chi Mei Hospital Liouying Health Management Center, Tainan | US$514 NT$16,500 |
| Dementia Prevention Plan (Advanced) | Chi Mei Hospital Liouying Health Management Center, Tainan | US$763 NT$24,500 |
| Brain Health Program | Taiwan Adventist Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$1,053 NT$33,800 |
| CEO Plus Health Screening Package | Eonway Health Management Center, Taipei | US$5,607 NT$180,000 |
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