Kidney & Electrolytes
Cystatin C in Taiwan
胱抑素C
Early kidney function decline, more sensitive than creatinine.
About this test
A blood test that measures cystatin C, a small protein made by nearly all cells in the body and filtered out of the blood by the kidneys at a fairly steady pace.
Shows how well the kidneys are filtering the blood. Doctors use it to check for early decline in kidney function, and it can be more sensitive than creatinine for that purpose.
How much does Cystatin C cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan it appears inside 3 checkup packages, from US$523 for the whole package.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test - Prestige Package | Taichung Veterans General Hospital Health Management Center, Taichung | US$523 NT$16,800 |
| Standard Cardiovascular Package | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taipei Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$888 NT$28,500 |
| Deluxe Cardiovascular Package | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taipei Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$1,713 NT$55,000 |
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