TSH in Taiwan
甲狀腺刺激素
Thyroid function; the primary thyroid screening test.
About this test
A blood test that measures thyroid-stimulating hormone, which the pituitary gland at the base of the brain releases to tell the thyroid how much hormone to make. A sample is drawn from a vein in the arm.
TSH shows how well the thyroid is working. A high or low result can point to an underactive or overactive thyroid, and it is the main blood test doctors use to check thyroid function.
How much does TSH cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, TSH is listed on its own from US$7, typically US$11 at 4 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$49 (Quest direct, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$7; typical US$11 across 4 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | TSH | US$7 NT$240 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) | US$11 NT$360 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| West Garden Hospital Health Management Center | Taipei | Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) | US$11 NT$360 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) | US$12 NT$400 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid Function Mini Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Xiaozi (Budget) Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$78 NT$2,500 |
| Basic Half-Day Program A | Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center, New Taipei | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Metabolic Syndrome Checkup | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Standard Health Checkup A | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| LOHAS Afternoon Checkup - Classic | Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center, Taoyuan | US$109 NT$3,500 |
| Classic Checkup (Refined Plan A) | Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taichung | US$121 NT$3,900 |
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (4000 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$125 NT$4,000 |
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.
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