PathogenDx and Emerald Scientific Enter Into Distribution Agreement to

Supply PDx-C Ultra-Rapid Pathogen Detection Kits to Testing Labs Nationally

PathogenDx, an Arizona-based biotechnology company, has developed a disruptive testing
technology for pathogen detection for the botanical, food, and Ag testing markets. The company
entered into a national sales and distribution agreement with Emerald Scientific to supply it PDx-C
Ultra-Rapid kit that can detect pathogens in less than 6 hours to testing labs focused on the
cannabis market. Emerald Scientific is the leading national supplier to cannabis testing labs in the
United States.
Scottsdale, AZ, January 24, 2017 --(PR.com)-- PathogenDx and Emerald Scientific have announced that
the companies have entered into a distribution agreement for the PDx-C test kits, the latest technology in
microbial testing. Emerald Scientific is the leading provider of supplies and support to cannabis testing
labs throughout the United States. The PathogenDx product line enables Emerald Scientific clients to test
cannabis flower, extract, and infused products for E.coli, Salmonella, and Aspergillus simultaneously in
six hours or less. The combination of Pathogen Dx technology and manufacturing with Emerald's
distribution reach and customer support provides the cannabis industry with the most rapid and cost
effective method to procure PDx technology.
The PDx technology provides the only DNA-based test that can detect for multiple pathogens
simultaneously. The increased throughput enables cannabis producers to more rapidly move product
through the supply chain. Milan Patel, PathogenDx CEO, commented, This agreement is ground
breaking for PathogenDx because it combines the unmatched reach of Emerald Scientific with the
PathogenDx technology allowing each to leverage the strengths of each company. Emerald Scientific
will officially release the PDx-C kits at the Emerald Conference on February 2nd and 3rd in San Diego.
The Emerald Conference is the premier scientific cannabis conference, showcasing the latest scientific
products in the industry, so it really provides us with an excellent opportunity to present this new
technology, said Kirsten Blake, Director of Sales and Business Development for Emerald Scientific.
Dr. Carl Yamashiro, VP for Product Development, stated that this is the first of a number of products to
be released for PathogenDx, which will be coming to the market during 2017. Products include testing for
pathogens in food, agriculture and water, see www.pathogendx.com. Because PathogenDx uses its
proprietary low cost and flexible microarray technology, PDx can keep up with the ever changing
microbial testing requirements with little, few or no adjustments. This gives PDx customers rapid
flexibility, providing safety and surety to their clients, minimizing the costs of recalls and brand damage.
About: Established in Nov 2014, PathogenDxs' mission is to deliver disruptive testing technology and
solutions to the botanical, food and agricultural testing markets that provide breakthrough simplicity, and
cost-effectiveness, at an adaptable scale for both large and small testing facilities. The technology offers
growers, processors, producers, consumers and ancillary services within the botanical, food and
agricultural markets real-time data/information pertaining to the quality of their product.
About: Emerald Scientific is a leading supplier of high quality reagents, supplies, equipment, and services
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Contact Information:
PathogenDx
Milan Patel
800-641-5751
Contact via Email
www.pathogendx.com

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