Tumor Markers

PSA in Taiwan

攝護腺特異抗原

Prostate cancer marker.

Shared-decision screening test in the US for men 55–69.

About this test

A blood test, performed on men, that measures prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by the prostate gland. A small sample is drawn from a vein in the arm.

PSA is used as a marker for prostate cancer. Levels can also rise with an enlarged prostate or inflammation, so a doctor reads the result together with other information.

How much does PSA cost in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, PSA is listed on its own from US$12, typically US$16 at 3 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$52–62 (Quest direct-to-consumer, checked 2026-10-11).

Price on its own

From US$12; typical US$16 across 3 hospitals.

HospitalCityAs listedPriceNote
Taipei City HospitalTaipeiProstate cancer screening - PSA (male)
US$12
NT$400
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Good Liver Health Management CenterTaipeiProstate-specific antigen (PSA)
US$16
NT$520
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22
West Garden Hospital Health Management CenterTaipeiProstate cancer screening (PSA)
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

PackageHospitalPrice
Cancer Prevention CheckupCheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung
US$109
NT$3,500
Easy (No-Fasting) Checkup PackageTaipei City Hospital, Taipei
US$109
NT$3,500
E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (4000 NTD)E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung
US$125
NT$4,000
Vitality CheckupDitmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi
US$140
NT$4,500
Good Health Checkup PackageTaipei City Hospital, Taipei
US$140
NT$4,500
Deluxe Health CheckupFu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei
US$156
NT$5,000
Classic Vitality Health CheckupLandseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan
US$156
NT$5,000
LOHAS Afternoon Checkup - DeluxeLandseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan
US$156
NT$5,000

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.

Selective (grade C)The USPSTF says the decision to undergo periodic PSA-based screening for prostate cancer should be an individual one for men aged 55 to 69 years. (2018; an update is in progress) · USPSTF ↗ Note: The USPSTF lists an update of this topic as in progress; the 2018 statement remains the current final recommendation as of 2026-09-25.
Recommended against (grade D)The USPSTF recommends against PSA-based screening for prostate cancer in men 70 years or older. (2018; an update is in progress) · USPSTF ↗ Note: The USPSTF lists an update of this topic as in progress; the 2018 statement remains the current final recommendation as of 2026-09-25.

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