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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calypte Biomedical Corporation (OTCBB:CBMC.PK - News), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of HIV diagnostic tests, today announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a private investor to secure funding needed to complete the FDA approval procedures for the new product AWARE(TM) 2. The MoU contemplates an initial investment of at least $1,000,000 through 2012, contingent upon the Company following an agreed upon budget plan, and potentially up to $4,000,000 from additional investors.
As announced on March 2, 2011, Calypte successfully completed internal trials on its new AWARE(TM) 2 HIV-1/2 oral fluid rapid test, which showed an accuracy of 100%. Based on these promising results, Calypte has contacted the FDA and started the process to conduct clinical trials.
"We are extremely pleased that we were able to secure this investment," stated Adel Karas, CEO of Calypte. "It shows continued support and belief in Calypte Biomedical, and was a critical milestone allowing us to move forward with the FDA clinical trials of our AWARE(TM) 2 product that has the potential to significantly improve HIV testing and early diagnosis."