Lipids & Cardiometabolic
Homocysteine in Taiwan
同半胱胺酸
Cardiovascular risk marker.
About this test
A blood test that measures homocysteine, an amino acid the body makes when it breaks down protein. A blood sample is drawn from a vein and analyzed in a laboratory.
It shows the level of homocysteine in the blood. Doctors treat higher levels as a marker linked to heart and blood vessel risk, and the result can also relate to B vitamin status.
How much does Homocysteine cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Homocysteine is listed on its own from US$12, typically US$25 at 3 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$75–79 (Quest $75; Labcorp OnDemand $79; Walk-In Lab $69 reseller, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$12; typical US$25 across 3 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Homocysteine | US$12 NT$400 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Homocysteine | US$25 NT$800 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | Homocysteine | US$25 NT$800 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Health Checkup A | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Easy (No-Fasting) Checkup Package | Taipei City Hospital, Taipei | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Deluxe Health Checkup | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$156 NT$5,000 |
| Basic Checkup | Pingtung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Pingtung | US$156 NT$5,000 |
| Gastrointestinal Checkup Package | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$187 NT$6,000 |
| Blood Test - Core Package | Taichung Veterans General Hospital Health Management Center, Taichung | US$218 NT$7,000 |
| Cardiovascular Care Health Checkup | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$280 NT$9,000 |
| Cerebrovascular Care Health Checkup | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$280 NT$9,000 |
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