Lipids & Cardiometabolic

Total cholesterol in Taiwan

總膽固醇

Cardiovascular risk.

About this test

A blood test that measures the total amount of cholesterol, a waxy fat carried in the blood. A sample is drawn from a vein in the arm, sometimes after a period without food.

Cholesterol is one factor linked to fatty buildup in artery walls. Doctors read the result together with other information, such as blood pressure and age, to help assess a person's risk of heart and blood vessel disease.

How much does Total cholesterol cost in Taiwan?

In Taiwan it appears inside 315 checkup packages, from US$42 for the whole package. In the United States a typical cash price is US$59 (Quest direct lipid panel, checked 2026-10-11).

Packages that include it

Package	Hospital	Price
E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (1350 NTD)	E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung	US$42 NT$1,350
Advanced Health Check Program - Spring	Wei Gong Memorial Hospital, Miaoli	US$56 NT$1,800
Liver Care Checkup	Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung	US$62 NT$2,000
Budget-Friendly Package	Country Hospital, Taipei	US$62 NT$2,000
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
Health & Vitality Package	Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung	US$75 NT$2,400

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.

Total cholesterol

Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians prescribe a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more cardiovascular risk factors and an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 10% or greater. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.

Selective (grade C)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more cardiovascular risk factors and an estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk of 7.5% to less than 10%. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.

Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of starting a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults 76 years or older. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: This grade is for starting a statin, not for the cholesterol test; the USPSTF does not grade cholesterol testing on its own. The USPSTF says the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations may be used to estimate 10-year risk; per the 2013 ACC/AHA risk-assessment guideline, those equations use total and HDL cholesterol as inputs. The statement does not apply to adults with LDL cholesterol above 190 mg/dL or known familial hypercholesterolemia.

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.

Fasting for 9 to 12 hours (no food or drink except plain water) is often requested, so the test is often done in the morning.

Mention when booking: Confirm with the center whether your test needs fasting; if you take insulin or other diabetes medicine, ask the prescribing doctor how to manage it while fasting.

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