Test Overview
Test Methodology

Solid Phase Assay

Test Usage

The MICA Single Antigen Antibody Screen detects antibodies against a panel of the most common MICA antigens coupled to Luminex beads. Antibodies to MICA antigen specificities are reported with the strength of the antibody (MFI).

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

21 days

Soft Order Code
UMICA
MiChart Code
UMICA
Synonyms
  • HLA REPORT
  • TTYPE
  • TISSUE TYPING
  • HLASM
  • HLA Antibody Screening Class I & II
  • HLA Antibody Screen Mixed
  • MICAA
  • MICA Antibody
  • Anti-MICA Antibodies
  • HLA Antibody Screening Class I and II
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
UCLA Immunogenetics #310056
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

Collect specimen in a red top tube. Send intact specimen at room temperature. Complete UCLA Immunogenetics Center requisition https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/static/apps/handbook/pdfs/Immunogen… and submit with the specimen.

Red Top Tube
Normal Volume
5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
2 mL serum
Additional Information

Test sent to UCLA Immunogenetics Center.

Billing
CPT Code
86831
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