Lipids & Cardiometabolic
Lipoprotein(a) in Taiwan
脂蛋白(a)
Inherited cardiovascular risk not captured by LDL.
About this test
A blood test that measures lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol-carrying particle whose level is largely set by inherited genes. A blood sample is drawn from a vein and sent to a laboratory.
It shows the level of this particle, which a standard LDL cholesterol test does not capture. Doctors use it to help assess inherited cardiovascular risk.
How much does Lipoprotein(a) cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Lipoprotein(a) is listed on its own from US$11, typically US$17 at 4 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$45–49 (Quest $45; Labcorp OnDemand $49; Walk-In Lab $49, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$11; typical US$17 across 4 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Taiwan University Cancer Center | Taipei | Lipoprotein(a) | US$11 NT$358 | The add-on price list is marked as available only with the anti-cancer standard package base package. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Lipoprotein(a) | US$17 NT$550 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center | Taipei | Lipoprotein(a) | US$17 NT$550 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| E-Da Hospital Health Management Center | Kaohsiung | Lipoprotein(a) | US$22 NT$700 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Young Checkup | Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center, Tainan | US$343 NT$11,000 |
| Comprehensive Lab Testing Package G | Cheng Hsin General Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$374 NT$12,000 |
| Entry-Level Cardiac Checkup Package | Cheng Hsin General Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Ultimate Lab Testing Package H | Cheng Hsin General Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$498 NT$16,000 |
| Advanced Cardiac Checkup Package | Cheng Hsin General Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$623 NT$20,000 |
| Lung Checkup | Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center, Tainan | US$654 NT$21,000 |
| Heart & Carotid Checkup | Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center, Tainan | US$685 NT$22,000 |
| Heart Checkup | Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center, Tainan | US$779 NT$25,000 |
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