CA 19-9 in Taiwan
胰臟癌指標
Pancreatic and biliary cancer marker.
Tumor markers are not recommended as stand-alone cancer screening in the US.
About this test
A blood test that measures CA 19-9, a substance released by some cells of the pancreas, bile ducts and digestive tract. Blood is drawn from a vein in the arm.
A raised level can point to cancer of the pancreas or bile ducts, but it also rises with benign conditions such as gallstones or inflammation. Tumor markers like this are not used as stand-alone cancer screens in the US.
How much does CA 19-9 cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, CA 19-9 is listed on its own from US$12, typically US$19 at 5 hospitals.
Price on its own
From US$12; typical US$19 across 5 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Pancreatic cancer screening - CA 19-9 | US$12 NT$400 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Taichung | CA 19-9 tumor marker | US$16 NT$500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | CA 19-9 tumor marker | US$19 NT$600 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| West Garden Hospital Health Management Center | Taipei | Tumor marker CA 19-9 | US$19 NT$600 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | CA 19-9 tumor marker | US$25 NT$800 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (3000 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$93 NT$3,000 |
| Metabolic Syndrome Checkup | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Easy (No-Fasting) Checkup Package | Taipei City Hospital, Taipei | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (4000 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$125 NT$4,000 |
| Vitality Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$140 NT$4,500 |
| Good Health Checkup Package | Taipei City Hospital, Taipei | US$140 NT$4,500 |
| Lohas Life Health Checkup | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$150 NT$4,800 |
| 'A-Faith' Checkup | Taiwan Adventist Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$150 NT$4,800 |
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.
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