January 17, 2008 - News Update on prcd Testing in Europe

We are pleased to announce that the patent for prcd testing has recently been validated in Europe. OptiGen retains the exclusive rights to offer this test in this region and we look forward to providing our European clients with our continuing commitment to excellent service in canine disease genetic testing.

REVIEW OF OPTIONS FOR SAMPLES SUBMITTED FROM EUROPE:

For the fastest return of test results, clients should send their samples, either blood or cheek swabs, directly to OptiGen. As always, you may complete your orders using our online form and receive a 5% discount in addition to any other discounts that are available. In an effort to assist our European customers in using OptiGen's services, we are translating our order forms into the common European languages. The French forms are online now and the other languages will soon follow.

As an option to sending samples directly to OptiGen, clients may continue to send samples to us by way of our two European agents:

• VHL in the Netherlands - http://www.vhlgenetics.com/vhl/index.html
• Antagene in France - http://www.antagene.com

At this time, these two companies are our only agents.

We look forward to serving you and providing the highest quality standard for the genetic testing of your dogs.