Tumor Markers
SCC antigen in Taiwan
鱗狀上皮細胞癌抗原
Squamous cell cancer marker (cervix, lung, head and neck).
Not a validated screening test.
About this test
A blood test that measures squamous cell carcinoma antigen, a protein made by squamous cells, the flat cells that line the skin and some organs. A sample is drawn from a vein in the arm.
It is used as a tumor marker for squamous cell cancers, including those of the cervix, lung, and head and neck. Doctors use it alongside other tests, and it is not a validated screening test.
How much does SCC antigen cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, SCC antigen is listed on its own from US$25 at 1 hospital.
Price on its own
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | SCC antigen | US$25 NT$800 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lung CT Checkup | Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan | US$312 NT$10,000 |
| Honored Package | Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei | US$498 NT$16,000 |
| Live Healthy and Beautiful | Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei | US$514 NT$16,500 |
| Comprehensive Cancer Screening | Ton-Yen General Hospital Health Management Center, Hsinchu | US$623 NT$20,000 |
| Comprehensive Cancer Screening + Lung Protection | Ton-Yen General Hospital Health Management Center, Hsinchu | US$717 NT$23,000 |
| Standard Painless GI Endoscopy Package | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taipei Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$763 NT$24,500 |
| Premium Quality Package | Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei | US$779 NT$25,000 |
| Standard Elite Package | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Taipei Health Examination Center, Taipei | US$794 NT$25,500 |
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