Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type
Test Discontinued
CPT Code
87081
Order Code
STSN
TESTS DISCONTINUED
Staphylococcus aureus Culture
Order Code: STSN
Fee Code: 32288 (CPT 87081)
Staphylococcus aureus Culture, Methicillin Resistant
Order Code: MRSA
Fee Code: 32288 (CPT 87081)
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus Culture
Order Code: VRE
Fee Code: 32387 (CPT 87081)
The MLabs Clinical Microbiology Laboratory will discontinue offering the following cultures effective August 3, 2026:
- Staphylococcus aureus Culture
- Staphylococcus aureus Culture, Methicillin Resistant
- Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus Culture
Staph Aureus and MRSA Screen, PCR (order code STSNP) and (order code MRSAP) are available for detection of Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).