H. pylori urea breath test in Taiwan
碳13尿素呼氣試驗
Active H. pylori infection.
About this test
A breath test in which the person swallows a drink or capsule containing specially labeled urea, and breath samples are collected before and after. H. pylori bacteria break down urea, which changes the label in the breath.
Shows whether H. pylori, a stomach bacterium linked to ulcers and gastritis, is currently living in the stomach. It is used to check for active infection.
How much does H. pylori urea breath test cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, H. pylori urea breath test is listed on its own from US$36, typically US$47 at 7 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$200 (Quest direct, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$36; typical US$47 across 7 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Carbon-13 urea breath test (H. pylori) | US$36 NT$1,160 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Mennonite Christian Hospital | Hualien | Carbon-13 Urea Breath Test (non-invasive) | US$43 NT$1,392 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | C-13 urea breath test for H. pylori (2-hour fast) | US$47 NT$1,500 | requires 2 hours of fasting beforehand Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | Carbon-13 urea breath test (C13-UBT) | US$47 NT$1,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | New Taipei | H. pylori test (carbon-13 breath test) | US$47 NT$1,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Kuo General Hospital | Tainan | H. pylori urea breath test (C-13) | US$50 NT$1,600 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chung Shan Medical University Hospital Health Management Center | Taichung | H. pylori breath test | US$62 NT$2,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxed Half-Day Health Checkup B | Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien | US$299 NT$9,600 |
| Wishful Life PackageAdd-on | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$523 NT$16,800 |
| Leisure Life PackageAdd-on | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$586 NT$18,800 |
| Beautiful Life PackageAdd-on | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$748 NT$24,000 |
| Bone & Joint Protection PackageAdd-on | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$748 NT$24,000 |
| Comprehensive B - Heart/Lung/Stomach/Brain Checkup | Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan | US$981 NT$31,500 |
| Whole-Body Cancer Prevention Checkup Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$1,745 NT$56,000 |
Before this test
This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.
Usually needs several hours without food or drink beforehand. Antibiotics, bismuth and acid-reducing PPIs taken in the weeks before can hide the infection, so the center will ask about them.
Mention when booking: Tell the center which antibiotics, bismuth products or acid-reducing medicines you take, and ask the prescribing doctor about timing before the test.
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