Kidney & Electrolytes
Uric acid in Taiwan
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Gout risk and kidney stone risk.
About this test
A blood test that measures uric acid, a waste product formed when the body breaks down substances called purines found in many foods. A sample is drawn from a vein in the arm.
Too much uric acid can form crystals in the joints, causing gout, or in the kidneys, forming stones. The result helps a doctor assess the risk of gout and kidney stones.
How much does Uric acid cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan it appears inside 313 checkup packages, from US$42 for the whole package. In the United States a typical cash price is US$42–49 (Quest $42 (gout uric acid test); Labcorp OnDemand $49; Walk-In Lab $29 reseller, 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 |
| Thyroid Function Mini Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | 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 |
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