Urine & Stool

Stool occult blood (FIT) in Taiwan

糞便潛血檢查

Colorectal cancer and polyps; the standard non-invasive colon screen.

About this test

The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) looks for hidden blood in a small stool sample collected with a kit. It uses antibodies that react to human blood, and no scope or tube is involved.

Hidden blood in stool can come from polyps or colorectal cancer, though other causes are also possible. FIT is a non-invasive screening test used to check for these conditions in the colon and rectum.

How much does Stool occult blood (FIT) cost in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, Stool occult blood (FIT) is listed on its own from US$5 at 1 hospital. In the United States a typical cash price is US$49–89 (Everlywell FIT $49; Quest FIT home kit $79; Labcorp ColoFIT $89 list; Walk-In Lab $95 reseller, checked 2026-10-11).

Price on its own

Hospital	City	As listed	Price	Note
Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center	New Taipei	Stool occult blood test (EIA)	US$5 NT$160	Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20

US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.

Packages that include it

Package	Hospital	Price
Advanced Health Check Program - Spring	Wei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli	US$56 NT$1,800
E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (2000 NTD)	E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung	US$62 NT$2,000
Basic Health Checkup	Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei	US$62 NT$2,000
Advanced Health Check Program - Summer	Wei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli	US$69 NT$2,200
E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (3000 NTD)	E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung	US$93 NT$3,000
Advanced Health Check Program - Autumn	Wei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli	US$100 NT$3,200
Basic Half-Day Program A	Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei	US$109 NT$3,500
Standard Health Checkup A	Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei	US$109 NT$3,500

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.

Stool occult blood (FIT)

Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer in adults aged 45 to 49 years, including with an annual stool test for occult blood (FIT or high-sensitivity gFOBT). (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.

Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer in all adults aged 50 to 75 years, including with an annual stool test for occult blood (FIT or high-sensitivity gFOBT). (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.

Selective (grade C)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer colorectal cancer screening, including with an annual stool test for occult blood (FIT or high-sensitivity gFOBT), to adults aged 76 to 85 years based on overall health, prior screening history and the patient's preferences. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Grade C reflects an individual decision rather than a blanket recommendation for or against. Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.

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.

Guaiac-based kits usually ask you to avoid red meat, NSAIDs and more than 250mg of vitamin C for a few days beforehand; FIT kits usually need no diet change.

Mention when booking: Tell the center which kit you were given, and ask the prescribing doctor before stopping aspirin taken for the heart.

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