Triglycerides in Taiwan
三酸甘油脂
Cardiovascular and pancreatitis risk.
About this test
A blood test that measures triglycerides, a type of fat that the body stores and uses for energy. A sample is drawn from a vein in the arm, usually after a period without food.
High triglycerides are linked to a higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease, and very high levels are linked to pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas. Doctors use the result to help assess both risks.
How much does Triglycerides cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan it appears inside 314 checkup packages, from US$42 for the whole package.
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 |
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.
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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