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The OVA1 Test is an in vitro diagnostic multivariate index (IVDMIA) test that combines the results of five immunoassays using a proprietary unique algorithm to produce a single numerical score indicating a women's likelihood of malignancy. The OVA1 Test provides a new option in the pre-operative evaluation to help physicians assess if a pelvic mass is benign or malignant in order to help determine whether to refer a woman to a gynecologic oncologist for surgery. Numerous clinical practice guidelines recommend that women with ovarian cancer be under the care of a gynecologic oncologist. However, only an estimated one third of women who undergo surgery for possible ovarian cancer are referred to these specialist surgeons for their surgery.(1)

Vermillion received the Society for Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) Basic Science Poster Award for an abstract on the performance of its OVA1 Test presented at SGO's 38th Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer in 2007. In reviewing the test application, the FDA evaluated results of a prospective, double-blind clinical trial which included 27 demographically mixed sites representative of institutions where ovarian tumor subjects may undergo a gynecological examination.

"Surgery in the hands of a gynecologic oncologist is usually associated with more favorable patient outcomes," said Jon R. Cohen, M.D., chief medical officer and senior vice president, Quest Diagnostics. "Physicians often do not know if a woman's pelvic mass is malignant or benign until she undergoes surgery. The OVA1 Test is the first FDA-cleared blood test to help clinicians determine whether to refer a woman to a gynecologic oncologist or have a gynecologic oncologist present at the time of surgery. We believe this test will help drive more favorable patient outcomes."

"Unfortunately, advances in ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment are few and far between. It is fitting that September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, marks FDA's clearance of OVA1, a test that represents an important step forward toward improved outcomes," said Gail S. Page, executive chairperson of the board of directors of Vermillion. "Quest Diagnostics had the foresight to recognize the potential value of this novel multivariate assay and supported its development. We look forward to collaborating to bring this new diagnostic option to the many women who will benefit from specialist care."

The FDA clearance of OVA1 makes Quest Diagnostics the only diagnostic testing company to offer FDA cleared tests for ovarian cancer in the pre- and post-surgical settings. In addition to offering the OVA1 Test, Quest Diagnostics was the first laboratory company to provide a new lab test that the FDA cleared in the third quarter of 2008 as an aid for monitoring for recurrence of epithelial ovarian cancer.

The OVA1 Test will be available for physician use in the fourth quarter of this year.

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths in women.(2) Approximately 21,600 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2009, and approximately 14,600 women will die of the disease.(3)

About the OVA1 Test

The OVA1 Test is a qualitative serum test that combines the results of five immunoassays into a single numerical score. It is indicated for women who meet the following criteria: over age 18, ovarian adnexal mass present for which surgery is planned, and not yet referred to an oncologist. The test utilizes five well-established biomarkers --- Transthyretin (TT or prealbumin), Apolipoprotein A-1 (Apo A-1), Beta2-Microglobulin (Beta2M), Transferrin (Tfr) and Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125 II) --- and a proprietary algorithm to determine the likelihood of malignancy in women with pelvic mass for whom surgery is planned.

The OVA1 Test is an aid to further assess the likelihood that malignancy is present when the physician's independent clinical and radiological evaluation does not indicate malignancy. The test should not be used without an independent clinical/radiological evaluation and is not intended to be a screening test or to determine whether a patient should proceed to surgery. Incorrect use of the OVA1 Test carries the risk of unnecessary testing, surgery, and/or delayed diagnosis.

About Vermillion

Vermillion, Inc. is dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel high-value diagnostic tests that help physicians diagnose, treat and improve outcomes for patients. Vermillion, along with its prestigious scientific collaborators, has diagnostic programs in oncology, hematology, cardiology and women's health. Vermillion is based in Fremont, California. Additional information about Vermillion can be found on the Web at www.vermillion.com/.

About Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is available at www.questdiagnostics.com/.

(1) Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 98, No. 3, February 1, 2006

(2) Greenlee RT, Murray T, Bolden S, Wingo PA. Cancer statistics, 2000. CA Cancer J Clin. 2000;50(1):7-33

(3) 2009 American Cancer Society

OVA1(TM) Test is a trademark of Vermillion Inc.

Quest, Quest Diagnostics, the associated logo, and all associated Quest Diagnostics marks are the registered trademarks of Quest Diagnostics. All third party marks - (R)' and (TM)' - are the property of their respective owners.

Contacts:

Quest Diagnostics: Media: Wendy Bost 973-520-2800 Investors: Kathleen Valentine 973-520-2900

Vermillion: Jill Totenberg The Totenberg Group Tel: 212 994 7363

DATASOURCE: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Vermillion

CONTACT: Quest Diagnostics, Media, Wendy Bost, +1-973-520-2800, or

Investors, Kathleen Valentine, +1-973-520-2900; or Vermillion, Jill Totenberg,

The Totenberg Group, +1-212-994-7363,

Web Site: www.questdiagnostics.com/

www.vermillion.com/

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U.S. Patent Office Issues Vermillion Patent for Biomarkers Detecting Ovarian Cancer
U.S. Patent Office Issues Vermillion Patent for Biomarkers Detecting Ovarian Cancer

Nov. 12, 2009 (PR Newswire) --

FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vermillion, Inc. (OTC: VRMLQ.PK), a molecular diagnostics company, today announced that the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO) has issued patent number 7,605,003 titled "Use of biomarkers for detecting ovarian cancer" to the Company for the discovery of biomarkers for ovarian cancer. The patent covers biomarker combinations for both the diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer and covers measurement of the markers by a variety of methods, including mass spectrometry and immunoassay approaches.

"Vermillion has been creating a comprehensive patent portfolio to protect our ovarian cancer testing franchise. The issuance of this patent supports our overall intellectual property strategy and we continue to pursue additional patent applications in support of our diagnostic programs," said Gail S. Page, Vermillion Executive Chairperson.

About Vermillion

Vermillion, Inc. is dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel high-value diagnostic tests that help physicians diagnose, treat and improve outcomes for patients. Vermillion, along with its prestigious scientific collaborators, has diagnostic programs in oncology, hematology, cardiology and women's health. Vermillion is based in Fremont, California. Additional information about Vermillion can be found on the Web at www.vermillion.com.

About the OVA1 Test

The OVA1 Test is a qualitative serum test that combines the results of five immunoassays into a single numerical score. It is indicated for women who meet the following criteria: over age 18, ovarian adnexal mass present for which surgery is planned, and not yet referred to an oncologist. The test utilizes five well-established biomarkers --- Transthyretin (TT or prealbumin), Apolipoprotein A-1 (Apo A-1), Beta2-Microglobulin (Beta2M), Transferrin (Tfr) and Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125 II) --- and a proprietary algorithm to determine the likelihood of malignancy in women with pelvic mass for whom surgery is planned.

OVA1(TM) Test is a trademark of Vermillion Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve significant risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding Vermillion's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Vermillion's current expectations. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for such forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, Vermillion notes that a variety of factors could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements. There are no guarantees that Vermillion will succeed in its efforts to commercialize ovarian cancer or OVA1 diagnostics products in 2009 or during any other period of time. Factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include but are not limited to: (1) uncertainty in obtaining intellectual property protection for inventions made by Vermillion; (2) unproven ability of Vermillion to discover, develop, and commercialize ovarian cancer diagnostic products based on findings from its disease association studies; (3) unproven ability of Vermillion to discover or identify new protein biomarkers and use such information to develop ovarian cancer diagnostic products; (4) uncertainty as to whether Vermillion will be able to obtain any required regulatory approval of its future ovarian cancer diagnostic products; (5) uncertainty of market acceptance of its OVA1 diagnostic test or future diagnostic products, including the risk that its products will not be competitive with products offered by other companies, or that users will not be entitled to receive adequate reimbursement for its products from third party payors such as private insurance companies and government insurance plans; (6) uncertainty that Vermillion will successfully license or otherwise successfully partner its products; (7) uncertainty that Vermillion will have the resources to successfully complete its bankruptcy reorganization; (8) uncertainty as to whether operating under Chapter 11 may harm our business; (9) uncertainty regarding whether we will be able to obtain confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization; (10) uncertainty as to whether we will be able to emerge from bankruptcy without being liquidated or obtain the necessarily funding to continue as a going concern; (11) uncertainty whether a plan of reorganization may result in holders of our common stock receiving no or limited distributions on account of their interests and cancellation of their common stock; (12) uncertainty whether operating under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code may restrict our ability to pursue our business strategies and identify and develop additional diagnostic products; (13) uncertainty whether the trading in our stock will become significantly less liquid or our ability to relist on shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market or other national securities exchange; and (14) other factors that might be described from time to time in Vermillion's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and Vermillion expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in Vermillion's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, unless required by law.

SOURCE Vermillion, Inc.

Source: PR Newswire (November 12, 2009 - 7:01 AM EST)

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über diesen spektakulären anstieg lesen mss, dann fühl ich mich ganz schlecht, dass ich nicht dabei war. :(

LOOOOOOOSERTHREAD!!!

hab sie bei $1,50 entdeckt ubd traute mich nicht rein = LOOOOOOSER!!!

gibts eigentlich noch andere biotechs die ähnlich abgehen könnten? Kennt ihr welche?Genta? Weis nicht aber genta ist für mich ausgelutscht. Bis sich da wider was tut steht in den sternen vielleich tam 14.11 oder so. ist aber auch fraglich.

also kennt ihr noch andere biotechs?

steht

Vermillion Announces $43.05 Million Private Placement of Common Stock
Vermillion, Inc. (Pink Sheets: VRMLQ), today announced that it entered into securities purchase agreements in connection with a private placement with a group of investors effective December 24, 2009. Under the terms of the agreements, Vermillion will receive approximately $43.05 million in gross proceeds from the sale of approximately 2,328,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $18.4932 per share, subject to the conditions described below. The price per share is equal to 90% of the average closing sale price of Vermillion's common stock for the 5 trading-day period ending December 23, 2009.

The transaction is expected to close on or about January 7, 2010, subject to the receipt of a confirmation order by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approving Vermillion's plan of reorganization and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. Net proceeds from the transaction will be used to finance in part the distributions to be made under Vermillion's plan of reorganization, to pay administrative fees and expenses associated therewith, to repay in full Vermillion's obligations under its debtor-in-possession financing agreement with Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Vermillion expects this transaction to provide sufficient capital to allow it to accomplish a successful restructuring.

The shares of Vermillion's common stock issued in connection with the private placement will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Accordingly, these securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Vermillion has agreed to file within 120 days after the closing one or more registration statements covering the resale of the common stock. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy Vermillion's common stock.

HAMMER!!!

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