Applied DNA Submits PCR-based Monkeypox Virus Diagnostic Test for Approval to New York State Department of Health

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Aug 19, 2022

Applied+DNA+Sciences%2C+Inc. (NASDAQ: APDN) ("Applied DNA" or the "Company"), a leader in PCR-based DNA technologies, announced today that its wholly-owned clinical laboratory subsidiary, Applied DNA Clinical Labs, LLC ("ADCL"), has submitted to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) a validation package for its Company-developed monkeypox virus test in support of a request for full approval as a form of NYSDOH Laboratory Developed Test (LDT). The PCR-based diagnostic is designed to identify the genetic signature of the Clade II variant of the monkeypox virus that is currently prevalent in the U.S. If approved by NYSDOH, the test will be used to power ADCL's monkeypox testing services.