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![Newborn Screening Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fnewborn-screening-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Pediatric
Newborn Screening Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
Newborn screening in the Philippines costs **₱550-₱2,950**. Basic newborn screening (6 conditions) costs ₱550. Expanded newborn screening (28 conditions) costs ₱1,500-₱2,950. **PhilHealth covers up to ₱2,950** for newborn screening as part of the Newborn Care Package (NCP) — most Filipino parents pay nothing out of pocket. A small service fee of ₱50 may apply at private facilities. Newborn screening is **mandated by law** under Republic Act 9288 (Newborn Screening Act of 2004).
![Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Frhinoplasty-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Cosmetic Surgery
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
Rhinoplasty in the Philippines costs **₱25,000-₱400,000** depending on the technique and surgeon. Alarplasty (nose narrowing) costs ₱25,000-₱50,000. Tip plasty costs ₱25,000-₱60,000. Closed rhinoplasty with silicone implant costs ₱35,000-₱80,000. Open rhinoplasty with cartilage or Gore-Tex implant costs ₱70,000-₱250,000. Premium surgeons charge ₱150,000-₱400,000. Top surgeons work at [Belo Medical Group](/clinic/belo-medical-group-bgc), [Aivee Clinic](/clinic/aivee), and hospital-based plastic surgery departments.
![IVF Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fivf-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Women's Health
IVF Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in the Philippines costs **₱200,000-₱500,000 per cycle** at established fertility clinics. Basic IVF averages ₱250,000-₱350,000. Add-ons like ICSI (₱30,000-₱80,000), PGT (₱50,000-₱200,000), and embryo freezing (₱20,000-₱50,000) increase total cost. Fertility medications add ₱50,000-₱150,000. Top clinics include Kato Fertility Center / Conceive IVF Manila, St. Luke's IVF Center, and [The Medical City](/clinic/the-medical-city) Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine (CARM).
![HbA1c & Diabetes Test Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fdiabetes-test-hba1c-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Diagnostic
HbA1c & Diabetes Test Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
Diabetes tests in the Philippines cost **₱100-₱2,500** depending on the test type. Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) costs ₱100-₱300. HbA1c costs ₱475-₱1,200. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) costs ₱1,050-₱1,525. A diabetes screening package (FBS + HbA1c + lipid profile) costs ₱1,500-₱2,500. Top labs include [Hi-Precision Diagnostics](/clinic/hi-precision-diagnostics), Healthway, and hospital laboratories.
![Vaccine Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fvaccine-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Preventive Care
Vaccine Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
Vaccines in the Philippines cost **₱200-₱10,000 per dose** depending on the vaccine. Flu vaccines cost ₱500-₱1,200. HPV vaccines cost ₱3,300-₱8,000 per dose (Gardasil 9 is highest). Pneumonia vaccines cost ₱1,500-₱5,000. Hepatitis B costs ₱500-₱2,000 per dose. **Free childhood vaccines** (BCG, Hepatitis B, Polio, Measles, etc.) are provided by DOH. Top private vaccination providers include Watsons, [Hi-Precision Diagnostics](/clinic/hi-precision-diagnostics), and pediatric/family medicine clinics.
![Botox & Dermal Fillers Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fbotox-dermal-fillers-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Dermatology
Botox & Dermal Fillers Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
Botox in the Philippines costs **₱7,000-₱25,000** per treatment session depending on the area and number of units. Dermal fillers cost **₱20,000-₱50,000+** per syringe. Both are commonly offered at premium aesthetic clinics like [Belo Medical Group](/clinic/belo-medical-group-bgc), [Aivee Clinic](/clinic/aivee), [Luminisce](/clinic/luminisce), and [Simply Skin](/clinic/simply-skin). Simple procedures like forehead Botox start at ₱8,000-₱15,000. Lip fillers cost ₱20,000-₱35,000. These are premium cosmetic treatments not covered by PhilHealth or most HMOs.
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![Dental Veneers Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fdental-veneers-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Dental
Dental Veneers Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
Dental veneers in the Philippines cost **₱3,000-₱35,000 per tooth** depending on the material and clinic. Composite veneers cost ₱3,000-₱15,000 per tooth. Porcelain veneers cost ₱15,000-₱30,000 per tooth. Zirconia veneers cost ₱20,000-₱35,000 per tooth. A full smile makeover (8-10 upper teeth) costs ₱120,000-₱350,000. Top cosmetic dental clinics include Apostol Dental, Primacare Dental, and cosmetic dentistry departments at hospital-based clinics.
![Thyroid Test Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fthyroid-test-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Diagnostic
Thyroid Test Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
Thyroid tests in the Philippines cost **₱400-₱5,000** depending on the test type. A standalone TSH test costs ₱400-₱1,500. Individual T3, T4, FT3, FT4 tests cost ₱1,100-₱4,700 each. A complete thyroid panel (TSH, T3, T4, FT3, FT4) costs ₱1,235-₱2,300 at most diagnostic centers. Thyroid ultrasound costs ₱1,500-₱4,000. Top labs include [Hi-Precision Diagnostics](/clinic/hi-precision-diagnostics), Healthway, and hospital laboratories at [The Medical City](/clinic/the-medical-city) and [Makati Medical Center](/clinic/makati-medical-center).
![Mole Removal Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fmole-removal-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Dermatology
Mole Removal Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
Mole removal in the Philippines costs **₱500-₱10,000 per mole** depending on the method, size, and clinic. Cauterization (electrosurgery) costs ₱500-₱3,000. Laser mole removal costs ₱3,000-₱8,000. Surgical excision costs ₱2,000-₱6,000 per mole. Biopsy (for suspicious moles) adds ₱1,500-₱3,000. Top dermatology clinics include [Belo Medical Group](/clinic/belo-medical-group-bgc), [SkinStation](/clinic/skinstation), [Luminisce](/clinic/luminisce), and [Aivee Clinic](/clinic/aivee).
![ECG & 2D Echo Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fecg-2d-echo-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Diagnostic
ECG & 2D Echo Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
An ECG (electrocardiogram) costs **₱300-₱1,300** in the Philippines. A 2D echocardiogram costs **₱2,100-₱6,000**. Combined ECG + 2D echo packages cost ₱2,500-₱6,500. Government hospitals and the Philippine Heart Center offer the most affordable rates. Top facilities include [Philippine Heart Center](/clinic/quezon-philippine-heart-center), [The Medical City](/clinic/the-medical-city), [Makati Medical Center](/clinic/makati-medical-center), and [Hi-Precision Diagnostics](/clinic/hi-precision-diagnostics).
![STD & STI Test Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fstd-test-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Diagnostic
STD & STI Test Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
STD/STI tests in the Philippines cost **Free to ₱5,000** depending on the test and facility. Individual HIV tests cost ₱250-₱800. Syphilis tests cost ₱500-₱1,500. A basic 3-in-1 panel (HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis) costs ₱1,200-₱2,500. Full comprehensive panels cost ₱3,000-₱5,000. **Free HIV and STD testing** is available at government social hygiene clinics and NGOs like AHF Philippines. Top private clinics include PULSE Clinic Manila, MyHealth Clinic, and Medi Linx Laboratory.
![Colonoscopy Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.clinicfinderph.com%2Fblog%2Fcolonoscopy-cost-philippines.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Diagnostic
Colonoscopy Cost in the Philippines [2026 Price Guide]
A colonoscopy in the Philippines costs **₱10,500-₱55,000** depending on the facility and whether sedation is included. Basic colonoscopy without sedation starts at ₱10,500-₱18,000. Colonoscopy with sedation costs ₱18,000-₱36,000. Combined colonoscopy + gastroscopy packages cost ₱25,000-₱55,000. Top facilities include [The Medical City](/clinic/the-medical-city), [Makati Medical Center](/clinic/makati-medical-center), [Cardinal Santos Medical Center](/clinic/cardinal-santos-medical-center), and [Perpetual Help Medical Center](/clinic/perpetual-help-medical-center-las-pias-hospital).
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