Tumor Markers
EBV VCA-IgA in Taiwan
EB病毒抗體
Nasopharyngeal cancer risk (common in Taiwan and southern China).
About this test
A blood test that looks for IgA antibodies, a type of immune protein, made in response to a part of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a very common virus. A sample is drawn from a vein.
Shows whether the immune system is making these antibodies. Higher levels have been linked to nasopharyngeal cancer, which starts behind the nose and is more common in Taiwan and southern China. Doctors use it to help assess risk.
How much does EBV VCA-IgA cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, EBV VCA-IgA is listed on its own from US$16, typically US$22 at 3 hospitals.
Price on its own
From US$16; typical US$22 across 3 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | EBV antibody | US$16 NT$500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei) | Taipei | EBV IgA (nasopharyngeal cancer marker) | US$22 NT$700 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chung Shan Medical University Hospital Health Management Center | Taichung | Nasopharyngeal cancer screening (EBV-IgA) | US$37 NT$1,200 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Easy (No-Fasting) Checkup Package | Taipei City Hospital, Taipei | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Full-Body Checkup - Standard C | Kuo General Hospital, Tainan | US$150 NT$4,800 |
| Good Health Checkup | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$187 NT$6,000 |
| Cancer Screening Health Checkup | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$249 NT$8,000 |
| Cancer Screening (Afternoon) Plan - Basic | China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital Health Management Center, Hsinchu | US$312 NT$10,000 |
| Full-Body Checkup - Deluxe B | Kuo General Hospital, Tainan | US$346 NT$11,100 |
| Comprehensive Lab Testing Package G | Cheng Hsin General Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$374 NT$12,000 |
| Full-Body Checkup - Premium A | Kuo General Hospital, Tainan | US$452 NT$14,500 |
Related tests
Browse: Checkups by city, focus and who it's for · What a checkup costs in Taiwan