Glucose

Hemoglobin A1c in Taiwan

糖化血色素

Average blood sugar over the past three months; diabetes.

About this test

A blood test that measures the share of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, that has sugar stuck to it. A sample is drawn from a vein in the arm.

Reflects average blood sugar over the past few months. Doctors use it to help assess diabetes and prediabetes, and to follow blood sugar control in people already diagnosed.

How much does Hemoglobin A1c cost in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, Hemoglobin A1c is listed on its own from US$8, typically US$8 at 3 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$39 (Quest direct, checked 2026-10-11).

Price on its own

From US$8; typical US$8 across 3 hospitals.

HospitalCityAs listedPriceNote
Good Liver Health Management CenterTaipeiHemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
US$8
NT$250
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22
Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and WelfareTaichungHbA1c (glycated hemoglobin)
US$8
NT$250
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination CenterNew TaipeiHemoglobin A1c
US$9
NT$300
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.

Packages that include it

PackageHospitalPrice
Workout Physical ExaminationCheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung
US$78
NT$2,500
E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (3000 NTD)E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung
US$93
NT$3,000
LOHAS Afternoon Checkup - ClassicLandseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan
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
Long-Term Care Checkup PackageWest Garden Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei
US$125
NT$4,000
Vitality CheckupDitmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi
US$140
NT$4,500
Deluxe Health CheckupFu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei
US$156
NT$5,000
Classic Vitality Health CheckupLandseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan
US$156
NT$5,000

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.

Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, including with a hemoglobin A1c test, in adults aged 35 to 70 years who have overweight or obesity. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Same recommendation names fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c and the oral glucose tolerance test as acceptable screening tests. The USPSTF suggests clinicians consider screening at an earlier age in groups with higher diabetes prevalence, including Asian American persons, and at a lower BMI (23 or higher) in Asian American persons.

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