PET-CT (FDG) in Taiwan
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Metabolically active tumors anywhere in the body.
Not recommended for cancer screening in asymptomatic adults in the US; significant radiation and false positives.
About this test
A scan that combines PET and CT imaging in a single machine. A small amount of a radioactive sugar tracer called FDG is injected into a vein, and the scanner records where the body uses it.
It shows areas where cells use more sugar than their surroundings, which is typical of many active tumors. Doctors use it to look for such tumors anywhere in the body. It involves radiation and is not a standard cancer screen.
How much does PET-CT (FDG) cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, PET-CT (FDG) is listed on its own from US$1,095, typically US$1,137 at 5 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$2,725 (MDsave PET Scan, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$1,095; typical US$1,137 across 5 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital Health Examination Center | Chiayi | Whole-body PET-CT scan | US$1,095 NT$35,155 | Currently offered only as an add-on, not sold as a standalone package. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chung Shan Medical University Hospital Health Management Center | Taichung | Whole-body PET-CT scan | US$1,137 NT$36,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| National Taiwan University Cancer Center | Taipei | Whole-body PET-CT | US$1,137 NT$36,500 | The add-on price list is marked as available only with the anti-cancer standard package base package. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | PET-CT (whole body) - Renai branch only | US$1,137 NT$36,500 | Limited to the Renai branch. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center | Taoyuan | Whole-body PET scan | US$1,246 NT$40,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PET-CT Cancer Screening | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$1,137 NT$36,500 |
| PET Package | Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center, Tainan | US$1,308 NT$42,000 |
| Cancer Screening | St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Chiayi | US$1,402 NT$45,000 |
| Cancer Prevention Plan | Chi Mei Hospital Liouying Health Management Center, Tainan | US$1,433 NT$46,000 |
| Prestige B Checkup | Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan | US$1,495 NT$48,000 |
| Advanced Imaging Peace-of-Mind Plan - PET Scan | China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital Health Management Center, Hsinchu | US$1,620 NT$52,000 |
| One-Day PET Guardian Type | Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taoyuan | US$1,698 NT$54,500 |
| Whole-Body Cancer Prevention Checkup Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$1,745 NT$56,000 |
Typical dose about 23 mSv (range 6.7–34).
Before this test
This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.
Usually needs several hours without food and only water to drink beforehand, then 30 to 60 minutes resting quietly after the tracer injection. Leave jewelry, hairpins and other metal at home.
Mention when booking: Tell the center about diabetes (ask the prescribing doctor about timing diabetes medicine), any contrast or iodine allergy, kidney disease, and pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Afterwards: Drink plenty of water afterward to help clear the tracer; normal activities can usually resume right away.
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