Hepatitis B surface antigen in Taiwan
B型肝炎表面抗原
Current hepatitis B infection; very common in Taiwan.
About this test
A blood test that looks for hepatitis B surface antigen, a protein on the outer coat of the hepatitis B virus. A sample is drawn from a vein in the arm.
Shows whether the virus is currently present in the blood. It is used to check for current hepatitis B infection, a liver infection that is very common in Taiwan.
How much does Hepatitis B surface antigen cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Hepatitis B surface antigen is listed on its own from US$8, typically US$9 at 2 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$99 (Quest direct hepatitis B with confirmation, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$8; typical US$9 across 2 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Garden Hospital Health Management Center | Taipei | Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) | US$8 NT$250 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Hepatitis B surface antigen | US$9 NT$300 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (1350 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$42 NT$1,350 |
| Advanced Health Check Program - Spring | Wei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli | US$56 NT$1,800 |
| Liver Care Checkup | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Budget-Friendly Package | Country Hospital, Taipei | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (2000 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Basic Health Checkup | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Advanced Health Check Program - Summer | Wei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli | US$69 NT$2,200 |
| Health & Vitality Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$75 NT$2,400 |
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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