Spectral Diagnostics Inc. Ships Innovative i-Lynx'TM' Connectivity Instrument

Spectral Diagnostics Inc. (TSX:SDI) announced today the first shipment of its new i-Lynx(TM) connectivity solution. The i-Lynx(TM) system consists of two interfaced components; a novel handheld electronic device to capture and analyze an image from the current Cardiac STATus(R) rapid test strip, and a local area network (LAN) compatible docking station to automate data capture and communication.

The i-Lynx(TM) handheld is a battery powered portable instrument that accompanies the Cardiac STATus(R) rapid test to the patient's bedside. The unit contains an interactive PDA-style color touch screen and a built-in barcode scanner that allows for easy user interface. The custom software enables laboratories to implement and monitor all required quality assurance procedures even at a decentralized testing location such as an emergency department. The i-Lynx(TM) docking station has integral printing and LAN communication capabilities that automate the collection and transfer of critical patient testing data.

Dr. Paul M. Walker, President and CEO at Spectral said: "As an added value to the Cardiac STATus(R) testing platform, the i-Lynx(TM) system adds previously unavailable features important to both the laboratory and Point-of-Care (POC) testing staff without sacrificing the delivery of time sensitive test information. We are excited by this important milestone in the Company's ongoing efforts to provide rapid diagnostic information capable of guiding critical therapy".

The initial instrument application will be part of the Company's current Cardiac STATus(R) POC testing system. Many of the Company's future rapid tests will also be compatible with the i-Lynx(TM) system.

Spectral is a developer of innovative technologies for comprehensive disease management. Spectral provides accurate and timely information to clinicians enabling the early initiation of appropriate and targeted therapy. Current products are rapid format tests measuring markers of myocardial infarction (Cardiac STATus(R)). New products include rapid diagnostics for sepsis (the Endotoxin Activity Assay). Spectral manufactures the EAATM and Cardiac STATus(R). Spectral's common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange: SDI.