Lipids & Cardiometabolic
HDL cholesterol in Taiwan
高密度脂蛋白膽固醇
Protective cholesterol level.
About this test
A blood test that measures HDL cholesterol, the type of cholesterol carried in high-density lipoprotein particles. It is part of a standard blood fat (lipid) panel and uses a sample from a vein.
Shows the level of the cholesterol that carries fat away from artery walls toward the liver, often called the protective cholesterol. Doctors use it with other measures to help assess heart and blood vessel risk.
How much does HDL cholesterol cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan it appears inside 299 checkup packages, from US$42 for the whole package.
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 |
| 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 |
| Health & Vitality Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$75 NT$2,400 |
| Workout Physical Examination | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$78 NT$2,500 |
| Xiaozi (Budget) Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$78 NT$2,500 |
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 that clinicians prescribe a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more cardiovascular risk factors and an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 10% or greater. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia. Selective (grade C)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more cardiovascular risk factors and an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 7.5% to less than 10%. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia. Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of starting a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults 76 years or older. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia. Browse: Checkups by city, focus and who it's for · What a checkup costs in Taiwan