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                    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
                            Washington, D.C.  20549

                                  FORM 10-KSB

                                AMENDMENT NO. 1


[X]      ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.

[ ]      TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1943

                         Commission file number 0-20652

                            AccuMed International, Inc.                
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                 (Name of small business issuer in its charter)

        Delaware                                         36-4054899
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 (State or other jurisdiction of                      (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)

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 900 N. Franklin Street, Suite 401, Chicago, IL  60610        Issuer's telephone number: (312) 642-9200
        (Address of principal                  (Zip Code)
         executive offices)
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         Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:  None   

         Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:


                    Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share          
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                                (Title of Class)

                         Common Stock purchase warrants               
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                                (Title of Class)

         Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  
Yes   X        No
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         Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to
Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB.  [   ]

 Issuer's revenues for the year ended December 31, 1996:   $6,222,000

 Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates as
 of March 26, 1997:  $70,561,000

 Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 26, 1997: 22,073,939

 Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes      No  X
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ITEM 1 OF THIS FORM 10-KSB ENTITLED "BUSINESS" AND ITEM 6 OF THIS FORM 10-KSB
ENTITLED "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS" CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF
SECTION 27a OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21e OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.  FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE INHERENTLY UNCERTAIN AND
ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN OR IMPLIED BY
THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.


ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

        Consolidated Balance Sheets dated December 31, 1996, December 31, 1995
and September 30, 1995.

        Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31,
1996, the three months ended December 31, 1995 and the year ended September 30,
1995.

        Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity (Deficit) for the year
ended December 31, 1996, the three months ended December 31, 1995 and the year
ended September 30, 1995.

        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31,
1996, the three months ended December 31, 1995 and the year ended September 30,
1995.

        Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ITEM 13.  EXHIBITS LIST AND REPORTS OF FORM 8-K.

         (a)  Exhibits.  The following exhibits are filed herewith.

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Exhibit
  No.     Description of Exhibit
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3.1     Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant. (1)

3.2     Bylaws of the Registrant. (1)

4.1     Specimen stock certificate for Common Stock.  (1)

4.2     Certificate of Appointment of American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as
        Transfer Agent and Registrar.  (2)

10.1    Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of April 21, 1995 between
        the Registrant and AccuMed, Inc., as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as
        of August 1, 1995 and Amendment No. 2 dated as of October 6, 1995.  (3)

10.2    The Registrant's Board of Directors Compensation Plan (the "Plan") as
        amended by Minutes of Board of Directors meeting dated January 18, 1996
        authorizing grants of stock options to non-employee directors.  (1)(4)

10.3    Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Peter P. Gombrich dated
        August 1, 1994.  (1)(4)

10.4    Employment Letter between the Registrant and Donald M. Dorfman dated as
        of October 14, 1996. (4)

10.5    Employment Letter between the Registrant and Joyce L. Wallach dated as
        of November 25, 1996. (4)

10.6    Employment Letter between the Registrant and Michael D. Burke dated
        April 21, 1995. (1)(4)

10.7    Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Norman J. Pressman dated
        June 13, 1996 and Addendum to Employment Agreement between the
        Registrant and Norman J. Pressman dated July 16, 1996. (4)(5)

10.8    Escrow Agreement dated as of March 22, 1994, between the Registrant and
        G&G Dispensing, Inc.  (3)

10.9    License Agreement between the Registrant and Becton,
        Dickinson and Company effective as of October 11, 1995.  (3)

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10.10   License and Distribution Agreement dated February 20, 1996 between the
        Registrant and BioKit, S.A.  (1)

10.11   1995 Stock Option Plan.  (1)(4)

10.12   Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's 1995 Stock Option Plan. (4)(8)

10.13   Amendment No. 2 to the 1995 Stock Option Plan.  (4)

10.14   Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement governing options granted
        to former employees of AccuMed, Inc. pursuant to the Agreement and Plan
        of Reorganization dated as of April 21, 1995, as amended.  (1)(4)

10.15   Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement governing options granted
        to employees and consultants under the 1995 Stock Option Plan. (1)(4)

10.16   Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement governing options granted to
        employees under the 1995 Stock Option Plan.  (1)(4)

10.17   Amended and Restated 1990 Stock Option Plan.  (4)(9)

10.18   Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated 1990 Stock Option Plan.  (4)

10.19   The Registrant's Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan.  (11)(4)

10.20   Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan.  (4)

10.21   Lease between the Registrant and NCP, LTD dated February 20, 1995
        pertaining to the offices located at 29299 Clemens, Suite I-K, Westlake,
        Ohio 44145.  (1)

10.22   Franklin Square Commercial Lease dated July 13, 1994 between the
        Registrant and the Lumber Company as Agent for the Beneficiary of
        LaSalle National Trust, N.A. pertaining to the premises located at Suite
        401, 4th Floor North, 900 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois.  (1)

10.23   Rider 1 to Franklin Square Commercial Lease between the Registrant and
        the Lumber Company dated May 30, 1996.(5)

10.24   Collaboration Agreement and Worldwide Exclusive License between the
        Registrant and G&G Dispensing, Inc. dated March 22, 1994. (5)

10.25   Amendment No. 2 effective as of August 6, 1996 to the Collaboration
        Agreement and Worldwide Exclusive License between the Registrant and G&G
        Dispensing, Inc. dated March 22, 1994. (6)

10.26   O.E.M. Supply Agreement between Olympus America, Inc., Precision
        Instrument division and 
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        the Registrant dated May 31, 1996.(12)

10.27   Securities Purchase Agreement dated May 31, 1996 among the Registrant,
        Kingdon Associates, L.P., Kingdon Partners, L.P., and Kingdon Offshore
        N.V.  (13)

10.28   Share Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and Xillix Technologies
        Corp. dated as of August 16, 1996.(11)

10.29   Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and Oncometrics Imaging
        Corp. dated as of August 16, 1996.(11)

10.30   Stock Purchase Agreement by and among the Registrant, RADCO Ventures,
        Inc. and the Selling Stockholders named therein dated as of August 15,
        1996.  (10)

10.31   Distribution Agreement by and between the Registrant and Fisher
        Scientific Company, dated September 10, 1996. (12)+

10.32   Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Leonard R. Prange dated
        September 9, 1996.  (4)(10)

10.33   Promissory Note dated as on February 11, 1997 made by the Registrant in
        favor of Oncometrics Imaging Corp. evidencing indebtedness in the
        original principal amount of $500,000. (6)

10.34   Security Agreement dated as of February 11, 1997 between the Registrant
        and Oncometrics Imaging Corp. (6)

10.35   Convertible Promissory Note made as of February 19, 1997 by the
        Registrant in favor of Robert L. Priddy and Edmund H. Shea, Jr. as
        Payees evidencing indebtedness in the original principal amount of $6.0
        million. (6)

10.36   Loan Agreement dated as of February 19, 1997 among the Registrant and
        Robert L. Priddy and Edmund H. Shea, Jr. (6)

10.37   Agency Agreement between the Registrant and Commonwealth Associates
        dated as of March 3, 1997. (6)

10.38   Warrant Agreement among the Registrant, Commonwealth Associates and
        American Stock Transfer and Trust Company as transfer agent relating to
        Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 850,000 shares of Common Stock
        dated March 13, 1997. (6)

10.39   Form of Warrant Certificate dated as of March 13, 1997 evidencing right
        to acquire an aggregate of 850,000 shares of Common Stock issued to
        several investors in a private placement consummated March 13, 1997.
        (6)

10.40   Form of Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and several
        investors in the private
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        placement consummated on March 13, 1997. (6)

10.41   Form of 12% Convertible Promissory Note evidencing indebtedness in the
        original aggregate principal amount of $8.5 million made by the
        Registrant in favor of several investors in the private placement
        consummated on March 13, 1997. (6)

10.42   Stock Purchase Warrant between the Registrant and Commonwealth
        Associates dated as of March 13, 1997 pertaining to Warrants to purchase
        an aggregate of 200,000 shares of Common Stock and Form of Warrant
        Certificate dated as of March 13, 1997 evidencing the right to acquire
        an aggregate of 200,000 shares of Common Stock issued to Commonwealth
        Associates and/or its designees, issued in connection with the private
        placement consummated March 13, 1997. (6)

10.43   Manufacturing and License Agreement dated December 30, 1996, between the
        Registrant and Salcom S.r.l. (6)

10.44   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of March 3, 1997 between the
        Registrant and Difco Microbiology Systems, Inc.  (14)

10.45   Manufacturing Agreement dated as of March 3, 1997 among the Registrant,
        Difco Laboratories Incorporated, a Michigan corporation, and Difco
        Laboratories Incorporated, a Wisconsin corporation, as amended by
        Amendment No. 1 dated as of March 10, 1997. (6)

10.46   Transition Services and Facilities Agreement dated as of March 3, 1997
        between the Registrant and Difco Laboratories Incorporated, a Michigan
        corporation. (6)

10.47   Base Media License Agreement dated as of March 3, 1997 between the
        Registrant and Difco Laboratories Incorporated. (6)

10.48   Sale and Leaseback Agreement between the Registrant and Leasetec, Inc.
        (9)

10.49   License Agreement dated July 6, 1994, between the Registrant, Vanellus
        AB, and Uppsala Bildbehandlings AB.  (1)

10.50   Promissory Note dated December 30, 1996 made by Dr. Norman Pressman in
        favor of the Registrant evidencing indebtedness in the original
        principal amount of $64,409.20. (4)
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10.51   Promissory Note dated December 30, 1996 made by Dr. Norman Pressman in
        favor of the Registrant evidencing indebtedness in the original
        principal amount of $100,000. (4)

22.1    Subsidiaries of the Registrant. (6)

23.1    Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.

23.2    Consent of Coopers & Lybrand LLP.

27.1    Financial Data Schedule.
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+        Confidential treatment granted as to certain portions.

(1)      Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Transition Report on
         Form 10-KSB for the transition period ended December 31, 1995.

(2)      Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the
         Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-48302), filed with the
         Commission on October 9, 1993.

(3)      Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement
         on Form S-4 (File No. 33-99680), filed with the Commission on November
         22, 1995.

(4)      Represents a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
         required to be filed as an exhibit to this Registration Statement.


(5)      Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement
         Form S-2 (Regis. No. 333-09011) filed with the Commission on July 26,
         1996.

(6)      Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on 
         Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1996.

(7)      Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
         10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 1994.

(8)      Incorporated by reference to Pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to the
         Registration Statement on Form S-2 (Regis. No. 333-09011) filed with
         the Commission on August 29, 1996.

(9)      Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement
         on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-48302), filed with the Commission on June 3,
         1992.

(10)      Incorporated by reference to Pre-effective Amendment No. 4 to the
         Registration Statement of Form S-2 (Regis. No. 333-09011) filed with
         the Commission on October 3, 1996.

(11)     Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form
         SB-2, filed with the Commission on November 8, 1993).

(12)     Incorporated by reference to Pre-effective Amendment No. 2 to the
         Registration Statement on





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         Form S-2 (Regis. No. 333-09011) filed with the Commission on September
         23, 1996.

(13)     Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement
         on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-07681), filed with the Commission on July 3,
         1996.

(14)     Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form
         8-K dated March 3, 1997.


         (b)   Reports on Form 8-K.  During the fourth quarter of 1996, the
Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission the following Current
Reports on Form 8-K.

         1.  On October 30, 1996, a Current Report on Form 8-K dated October
15, 1996: Item 2- Acquisition or Disposition of Assets - reporting the
acquisition of (i) a two-thirds equity interest in Oncometrics Imaging Corp.
and (ii) of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of RADCO Ventures,
Inc. and Item 7 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

         2.  On December 24, 1996, a Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated October
15, 1996, amending Item 7 - Financial Statements and Exhibits of the above
mentioned Current Report on Form 8-K to include the following financial
statements:

         Oncometrics Imaging Corp.:

                 1.       Auditors' Report.

                 2.       Balance Sheets as of August 31, 1995, December 31,
                          1995, May 31, 1996 and September 30, 1996
                          (unaudited).

                 3.       Statements of Operations and Deficit for the 12
                          months ended September 30, 1996 (unaudited).

                 4.       Statement of Changes in Financial Position for the 12
                          months ended August 31, 1995, the four months ended
                          December 31, 1995, the five months ended May 31, 1996
                          and the four months ended September 30, 1996
                          (unaudited).

                 5.       Notes to financial statements.





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         RADCO Ventures, Inc.:

                 1.       Independent Auditors' Report.

                 2.       Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1996.

                 3.       Statement of Operations for the period from March 6,
                          1996 (date of incorporation) thorough September 30,
                          1996.

                 4.       Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the
                          period from March 6, 1996 (date of incorporation)
                          through September 30, 1996.

                 5.       Statement of Cash Flows for the period form March 6,
                          1996 (date of incorporation) through September 30,
                          1996.

                 6.       Notes to financial statements.

         AccuMed International, Inc. and its subsidiaries:

                 1.       Pro forma Condensed Combing Balance Sheet as of
                          September 30, 1996.

                 2.       Pro Forma Condensed Combing Statements of Operations
                          for the nine months ended September 30, 1996.

                 3.       Pro Forma Condensed Combing Statements of Operations
                          forth the three months ended December 31, 1995.





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                                   SIGNATURES

        In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the
Registrant has caused this Amendment No. 1 to the Report to be signed on its 
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.


                                By: /s/ Leonard R. Prange                      
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                                    Leonard R. Prange
                                    Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial
                                    Officer (principal financial officer
                                    and principal accounting officer)

                                    Date:  July 17, 1997







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                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT


The Board of Directors and Shareholders
AccuMed International, Inc.


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of AccuMed
International, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash
flows for the year ended December 31, 1996 and the three months ended December
31, 1995. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of AccuMed
International, Inc. as of December 31, 1996, and December 31, 1995, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31,
1996, and the three months ended December 31, 1995 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.



                                        /S/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP


Chicago, IL
March 28, 1997



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                        INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT



The Shareholders
Alamar Biosciences, Inc.


We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Alamar Biosciences, Inc.,
as of September 30, 1995, and related statement of operations, shareholders'
equity, and cash flows for the year then ended.  These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation.  We believe that our audit provided a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Alamar Biosciences, Inc., at
September 30, 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 3, the Company
is involved in litigation and is proposing to merge with another company.  The
Company has taken certain actions to meet cash flow requirements, including a
reduction in work force, overhead and product development, until the disputes
can be resolved.  There can be no assurance that the Company's efforts related
to the lawsuits will be successful.  In addition, there can be no assurance
that combined operations of the proposed merger will produce the necessary cash
flow required.  These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern.  The financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to
continue as a going concern.



                                     /s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.



Sacramento, California
November 19, 1995
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                          ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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                                                        DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,   SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                           1996             1995            1995
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ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                             $ 2,801,359      $  180,508     $  716,211
  Restricted cash                                           100,000         363,000        185,000
  Accounts receivable                                     2,143,596         874,712        245,092
  Prepaid expenses and deposits                             217,198         124,836         73,260
  Production inventory                                    1,772,127       1,143,120        314,006
                                                        -----------      ----------     ----------
        Total current assets                              7,034,280       2,686,176      1,533,569
                                                        -----------      ----------     ----------

Fixed assets, net                                         1,696,071         528,402        411,126
                                                        -----------      ----------     ----------
Notes receivable                                            214,273             --         700,000
Deferred merger cost                                            --              --         299,650
Intangible assets                                         5,340,411       2,644,556            --
Other assets                                                194,507         115,069         44,621
                                                        -----------      ----------     ----------
                                                        $14,479,542      $5,974,203     $2,988,966
                                                        ===========      ==========     ==========

        LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable                                      $ 2,340,769      $2,005,861     $1,017,103
  Other current liabilities                                 879,808         880,591        203,497
  Deferred revenue                                          146,968       1,454,450        470,238
  Notes payable                                             198,555         726,514            --
  Capital lease obligation due within one year               89,810          88,270         89,406
                                                        -----------      ----------     ----------
        Total current liabilities                         3,655,910       5,155,686      1,780,244
                                                        -----------      ----------     ----------

Long term portion of capital lease obligation                   --           89,810        110,806
Long term debt                                              230,795             --             --
Minority interest                                           456,841             --             --

Stockholders' equity
  Common stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000
    shares authorized, 20,854,157 shares issued
    and outstanding at December 31, 1996,
    15,571,184 at December 31, 1995 and
    10,929,339 at September 30, 1995                        208,542        155,712         109,293
  Additional paid-in capital                             44,424,646     23,334,495      18,008,086

Cumulative translation adjustment                            32,586            --              --
Accumulated deficit                                     (34,335,313)   (22,761,500)    (17,019,463)

Less treasury stock, 31,812 shares at December 31,
  1996, and 0 shares at December 31, 1995, and
  September 30, 1995, respectively                         (194,465)           --              --
                                                        ===========     ==========      ==========
        Total stockholders' equity                       10,135,996        728,707       1,097,916
                                                        -----------     ----------      ----------
                                                        $14,479,542     $5,974,203      $2,988,966
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        See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.


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                          ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

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                                                    Three Months
                                     Year Ended        Ended        Year Ended 
                                    December 31,    December 31,   September 30,
                                        1996            1995            1995
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Sales                               $  6,222,449     $   100,130    $   514,776
Less Cost of sales                    (3,991,430)       (338,730)    (1,431,187)
                                    ------------     -----------    -----------
Gross profit (loss)                    2,231,019        (238,600)      (916,411)
                                    ------------     -----------    -----------
Operating expenses:
  General and administrative           4,927,657       1,418,797      2,094,890
  Research and development             3,110,426          32,600        386,882
  Acquired research and 
    development                        5,957,927       3,965,000           --
  Sales and marketing                  2,464,668           7,197        309,208
                                    ------------     -----------    -----------
      Total operating expenses        16,460,678       5,423,594      2,790,980
                                    ------------     -----------    -----------
Operating loss                       (14,229,659)     (5,662,194)    (3,707,391)

Other income (expense):
  Interest income                         50,604           4,748          7,949
  Interest expense                      (458,214)        (10,862)       (46,657)
  Other income (expense)               2,939,537         (72,929)       (13,211)
  Minority interest                      123,919            --             --
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      Total other income (expense)     2,655,846         (79,043)       (51,919)
                                    ------------     -----------    -----------
Loss before income taxes             (11,573,813)     (5,741,237)    (3,759,310)

Income tax expense                          --               800            800
                                    ------------     -----------    -----------
      Net loss                      $(11,573,813)    $(5,742,037)   $(3,760,110)
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Net loss per share                  $      (0.68)    $     (0.49)   $     (0.59)
                                    ============     ===========    ===========
Weighted average common shares 
  outstanding                         16,975,470      11,742,980      6,375,627
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        See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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                          ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

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                                                 COMMON STOCK        ADDITIONAL                CUMULATIVE                TOTAL
                                             ---------------------    PAID-IN     ACCUMULATED  TRANSACTION  TREASURY   SHAREHOLDERS'
                                               SHARES      AMOUNT     CAPITAL       DEFICIT     ADJUSTMENT    STOCK       EQUITY
                                             ----------   --------   ----------   -----------  -----------  --------   -------------
<S>                                          <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>        <C> 
Balances at September 30, 1994                4,844,294     48,443   14,555,950   (13,259,353)       -            -       1,345,040
                                             ----------   --------  -----------  ------------    -------    ---------  ------------
Issuances of common stock                     6,085,045     60,850    3,309,636           -          -            -       3,370,486

Issuances of warrants                               -          -        142,500           -          -            -         142,500

Net loss                                            -          -            -      (3,760,110)       -            -      (3,760,110)
                                             ----------   --------  -----------  ------------    -------    ---------  ------------
Balances at September 30, 1995               10,929,339    109,293   18,008,086   (17,019,463)       -            -       1,097,916
                                             ----------   --------  -----------  ------------    -------    ---------  ------------
Issuances of common stock                     4,501,845     45,019    4,984,557           -          -            -       5,029,576

Issuances of warrants                               -          -        308,252           -          -            -         308,252

Warrants exercised                              140,000      1,400       33,600           -          -            -          35,000

Net loss                                            -          -            -      (5,742,037)       -            -      (5,742,037)
                                             ----------   --------  -----------  ------------    -------    ---------  ------------
Balances at December 31, 1995                15,571,184    155,712   23,334,495   (22,761,500)       -            -         728,707
                                             ----------   --------  -----------  ------------    -------    ---------  ------------
Issuances of common stock                     4,280,955     42,810   17,838,083           -          -            -      17,880,893

Issuances of warrants                               -          -      1,689,464           -          -            -       1,689,464

Stock options exercised                         578,732      5,787      744,587           -          -            -         750,374

Warrants exercised                              256,700      2,567      741,558           -          -            -         744,125

Conversion of debt                              166,586      1,666       76,459           -          -            -          78,125

Cumulative translation adjustment                   -          -            -             -       32,586          -          32,586

Shares received for litigation settlement           -          -            -             -          -       (194,465)     (194,465)

Net loss                                            -          -            -     (11,573,813)       -            -     (11,573,813)
                                             ----------   --------  -----------  ------------    -------    ---------  ------------
Balances at December 31, 1996                20,854,157   $208,542  $44,424,646  $(34,336,313)   $32,586    $(194,465) $ 10,135,996
                                             ==========   ========  ===========  ============    =======    =========  ============
</TABLE>



        See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.


                                       4

<PAGE>   16

                          ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                            -----------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        Three Months 
                                                                 Year Ended                 Ended             Year Ended
                                                                 December 31,           December 31,         September 30,
                                                                     1996                   1995                 1995
                                                                --------------          ------------          -----------
<S>                                                             <C>                     <C>                   <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net loss                                                      $(11,573,813)          $(5,742,037)         $(3,760,110)

   Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
   net cash used in operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                                    1,026,231                38,400              235,529
   Write-off of in-process research and development                 5,957,927             3,965,000                  --
   Minority interest                                                 (123,919)                  --                   --
   Expenses paid with issuance of warrants                          1,184,390                   --               142,500
   Expenses paid with issuance of stock                               257,094               606,750              166,000
   Shares received for litigation settlement                         (194,465)                  --                   --
   Loss on disposal of assets                                          74,706                   --                63,609
   Changes in assets and liabilities:
        Decrease (Increase) in restricted cash                        263,000              (178,000)            (185,000)
        Decrease (Increase) in accounts receivable                 (1,268,884)              107,906              271,145
        Decrease (Increase) in prepaid expenses and deposits          (92,362)                1,833               20,035
        Decrease (Increase) in production inventory                  (629,007)               64,999              193,796
        Decrease in other assets and intangible assets                 64,928                80,059               (1,525)
        Increase in accounts payable                                  334,908               168,460              766,900
        (Increase) in deferred merger cost                                --               (750,352)            (299,650)
        Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities                 (688)              155,941                8,571
        Increase (Decrease) in deferred revenue                    (1,307,482)              946,429              470,238
                                                                 ------------           -----------          -----------
        Net cash used in operating activities                      (6,027,436)             (534,612)          (1,907,962)
                                                                 ============           ===========          ===========
Cash used in investing activities:
   Purchase of fixed assets                                        (1,479,694)              (62,196)             (49,834)
   Acquisition of business, net                                    (3,854,737)               48,237                  --
                                                                 ------------           -----------          -----------
Net cash used in investment activities                             (5,334,431)              (13,959)             (49,834)
                                                                 ============           ===========          ===========
Cash flows from financing activities:
   Proceeds from issuances of common stock net                     13,976,390                35,000            3,204,486
   Notes receivable issued                                           (214,273)                  --              (700,000)
   Payment of capital lease obligation                                (89,907)              (22,132)             (50,115)
   Proceeds from issuance of notes payable                          1,025,000                   --                   --
   Proceeds from Bank Loan                                            592,551                   --                   --
   Payment of notes payable                                        (1,339,629)                  --                   --
                                                                 ------------           -----------          -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities                          13,950,132                12,868            2,454,371
                                                                 ============           ===========          ===========
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                                32,586                   --                   --
                                                                 ------------           -----------          -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                2,620,851              (535,703)             496,575
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                      180,508               716,211              219,636
                                                                 ------------           -----------          -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                       $  2,801,359           $   180,508          $   716,211
                                                                 ============           ===========          ===========
</TABLE>







        See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.


                                       5





<PAGE>   17
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

         AccuMed International, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets
state-of-the-art medical devices and instruments for laboratories, hospitals and
others. The Company was founded in January 1988, incorporated in June 1988 and
reincorporated in Delaware in 1995.


2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


         Principles of Consolidation

         The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AccuMed
International, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries ("the Company")(formerly
Alamar Biosciences, Inc.). The Company's interest in Oncometrics Imaging
Corporation (Oncometrics) was 66.7%, 0%, and 0% at December 31, 1996, 1995, and
September 30, 1995. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation.

         Revenue Recognition

         Revenue is recognized when the products are shipped. Contract revenue
from research agreements is recorded when earned and as the related costs are
incurred. Payments received which are related to future performance are deferred
and recognized as revenue when earned over future performance periods.

         Cash and Cash Equivalents

         Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and money market fund
investments with original maturities of three months or less.

         Restricted Cash

         Restricted cash as of December 31, 1996 consists of $100,000 as
security deposit for a letter of credit to a vendor. The letter of credit
agreement allows the vendor to draw upon the restricted cash if outstanding
invoices to the Company exceeded specified time limits. As of December 31, 1996,
no draws have been made and all invoices to the vendor are current.

         The restricted cash as of December 31, 1995 consists of $310,000 of
certificates of deposit with maturities less than one year which were placed as
collateral against a loan made by a financial institution and $53,000 held in an
escrow account.

         Restricted cash as of September 30, 1995 includes an escrow deposit of
$150,000 pursuant to an agreement entered into in 1995 between the Company and
an outside legal counsel to the Company. Pursuant to the agreement the Company
issued to their counsel 240,000 shares of common stock, net of issuance costs of
$19,500, in exchange for a reduction of $150,000 in accounts payable. The escrow
deposits were released in proportion to the amounts realized by the counsel from
the sale of such shares in the public market. As of December 31, 1995 $97,000
had been released from the escrow account with the remaining $53,000 released in
February 1996.

         Inventories

         Inventories consist primarily of raw materials and subassemblies and
are stated at the lower of cost (average cost) or market. Cost is determined by
the first-in first-out method (FIFO).



                                       6



<PAGE>   18
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

         Fixed Assets

         Fixed assets are stated at cost. Depreciation of plant and equipment is
provided using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets. Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided on the straight-line
method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the
term of the lease. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to
operations when incurred.

         Intangible Assets

         Intangible assets consists principally of values assigned to acquired
proprietary technology and the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets
acquired. Such amounts are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the
expected periods to be benefited, generally 10 years. The Company assesses the
recoverability of the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired
by determining whether the amortization of the balance over its remaining life
can be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows of the
acquired operation.

         Research and Development Costs

         Research and development costs are charged to operations as incurred.

         Income Taxes

         Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to the difference between the financial statement
carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.

         Net Loss Per Share

         Net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during each period. Common equivalent shares from
stock options and warrants are excluded from the computation as their effect is
anti-dilutive.

         Use of Estimates

         Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and
assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period to prepare these financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.



                                       7
<PAGE>   19
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995.

         In November 1994, the Company filed a lawsuit in United States District
Court against Difco, a competitor, alleging misappropriation of its trade
secrets, and sought a constructive trust over a patent covering important
aspects of the Company's technology issued to Difco. The patent, which was
issued to Difco as a result of its alleged misappropriation, covers the basic
technology used in the Company's manual testing kits. A hearing on Difco's
summary judgment against the Company was held on September 8, 1995. Due to the
discovery of the alleged misappropriation, the Company declined to accept the
proceeds of a $2,500,000 financing scheduled to close on November 10, 1994 and
implemented significant cutbacks in operations pending the outcome of the
lawsuit, including the elimination of its domestic sales force and suspension of
research and development efforts and contract research. (The above referenced
litigation has been subsequently settled.)

         On May 2, 1995, the Company received notice that MicroScan, Inc.,
(MicroScan), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dade International, Inc., filed an
intervention complaint with the court against both the Company and Difco, which
alleged that one of the Company's founders misappropriated confidential
information of MicroScan while an employee of MicroScan prior to co-founding the
Company in 1988, and used such information to develop the Company's technology.
The Company filed a motion for summary judgment and, on October 17, 1995, the
Court granted the Company's summary judgment motion and dismissed the
intervention complaint with prejudice.

         The fiscal year ended September 30, 1995 financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to
continue as a going concern.


4.  CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR

         In 1995, the Company changed to a fiscal year ending December 31. The
consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended December 31,
1994 (unaudited) is presented for comparison purposes only.



                                       8
<PAGE>   20
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                     December 31, 1994
                                                     ------------------
<S>                                                     <C>
Sales                                                   $  100,614
Less cost of sales                                        (227,300)
                                                        ----------
                                                          (126,686)
Operating expenses
  General and administrative                               384,181
  Research and development                                 150,983
  Sales and marketing                                      171,420
                                                        ----------
    Total operating expenses                               706,584
                                                        ----------

Operating loss                                            (833,270)

Other income (expense)
  Interest income                                              664
  Interest expense                                         (13,267)
                                                        ----------
    Total other income (expense)                           (12,603)
                                                        ----------

Loss before income taxes                                  (845,873)
Income tax expense                                             200
Net loss                                                $ (846,073)
                                                        ==========

Net loss per share                                      $    (0.17)
                                                        ==========

Weighted average common shares outstanding               4,894,294
                                                        ==========
</TABLE>

5.  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

         Accounts receivable includes the following at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             December 31,
                                        ---------------------  September 30,
                                           1996        1995        1995
                                        ---------     -------  -------------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>        <C>
Trade receivables                      $2,269,688    $842,994   $221,767
Contract refunds due                         --        43,050     43,050
Other receivables                            --         6,600       --
Allowance for doubtful accounts          (126,092)    (17,932)   (19,725)
                                        ---------     -------    -------
Total                                  $2,143,596    $874,712   $245,092
                                        =========     =======    =======
</TABLE>



                                       9
<PAGE>   21

                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


6.  FIXED ASSETS

         Fixed assets includes the following at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                       December 31,
                                                        Estimated useful        -------------------------     September 30,
                                                              life                 1996            1995           1995
                                                        ----------------        --------------------------    -------------   
<S>                                                        <C>                  <C>             <C>             <C>
Equipment                                                  3 - 5 years          $1,752,044      $  871,595      $  776,867
Leasehold improvements                                    5 - 13 years             544,892          60,947              --
Equipment under capital lease                                  5 years             299,090         299,090         299,090
                                                                                ----------      ----------      ----------
                                                                                 2,596,026       1,231,632       1,075,957
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization                                    (899,955)       (703,230)       (664,831)
                                                                                ----------      ----------      ----------
                                                                                $1,696,071      $  528,402      $  411,126
                                                                                ==========      ==========      ==========
</TABLE>

                                
7.  NOTES RECEIVABLE


         At December 31, 1996 notes receivable consisted of two notes from
related parties in the aggregate amount of $214,273.

         Pursuant to the merger agreement (note 16), the Company extended the
following loans, which bear interest at 10% per annum, to AccuMed Inc. to
provide working capital.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DATE                                                               AMOUNT
----                                                               ------
<S>                                                               <C>     
May 9, 1995.....................................................  $150,000
May 31, 1995....................................................   125,000
June 28, 1995...................................................   125,000
August 7, 1995..................................................   125,000
August 29, 1995.................................................   175,000
                                                                  --------
                                                                  $700,000
                                                                  ========
</TABLE>

         On November 20, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors agreed to
consolidate the various notes above into a single $700,000 note. Upon
consummation of the merger on December 29, 1995, such amounts were eliminated in
consolidation at December 31, 1995.




                                       10
<PAGE>   22
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


8.  OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

         Other current liabilities consist of the following at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                      December 31,          
                                -----------------------     September 30,
                                 1996            1995            1995
                                -------         -------     -------------
<S>                             <C>             <C>             <C>
Payroll and related costs        95,211         286,998          84,970
Sales & use taxes                   --              --              908
Customer deposits                94,333          47,169           2,169
Accrued rent                        --           64,255          89,750
Other accrued expenses          690,264         482,169          25,700
                                -------         -------     -------------
    Total                       879,808         880,591         203,497
                                -------         -------     -------------
</TABLE>


 9.  DEFERRED REVENUE

         Deferred revenue of $146,968 at December 31, 1996 consists of deposits
recorded during 1996 for research projects to be performed during 1997. The
Company will recognize revenue when performance milestones are met in future
periods.

         On May 3, 1995, the Company entered into a letter of intent with Becton
Dickinson, Inc., (Becton) pursuant to which the Company agreed to grant Becton a
semi-exclusive, worldwide license of the Company's alamarBlue(TM) technology for
a specific field of use. On October 10, 1995, the license agreement (License)
between the Company and Becton was executed.

         On signing the letter of intent, Becton paid the Company $100,000. On
June 28, 1995, Becton paid an additional $400,000 to the Company. In October
1995, the Company received $250,000 for executing the license agreement, and
$750,000 upon the initial favorable resolution of the MicroScan lawsuit. In
February 1996, Becton paid an additional $1,000,000 upon final favorable
resolution of the MicroScan lawsuit and $1,000,000 in March 1996 upon final
favorable resolution of the Difco lawsuit. Of this last amount, $500,000 is
creditable against future royalties.

         The $1,500,000 received by the Company through December 31, 1995 was
deferred pending resolution of the above mentioned lawsuits. Due to the
settlement of the lawsuits in February and March 1996, all of the remaining
deferred revenues became income during the quarter ending March 31, 1996.

10.  LONG-TERM DEBT

         Long-term debt of $230,795 at December 31, 1996 consists of the
Company's portion of Oncometrics repayable contribution from the Western
Economic Diversification Program. The debt does not bear interest and is
repayable in semi-annual payments based on future sales of the Access device.


                                       11
<PAGE>   23
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


11.  NOTES PAYABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31, 
                                                        ------------------------
                                                          1996            1995
                                                        --------       ---------
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>
Notes payable consist of the following at:

Note payable to bank, guaranteed by                     $  --           $100,000
  stockholders, interest at 11.75%
  payable monthly with principal payment
  due on April 30, 1996

Note payable to bank, guaranteed by                        --            455,000
  stockholders, interest at 10.75%
  payable monthly with principal payment
  due on April 30, 1996

Notes payable to stockholders, interest                   25,100          90,610
  at 10%, due on demand

Bank line of credit, collateralized by                   173,455          80,904
  substantially all assets of AccuMed
  International Limited, a wholly-owned
  subsidiary of the Company, due on demand
                                                        --------        --------
                                                        $198,555        $726,514
                                                        ========        ========
</TABLE>

12.  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

         The Board of Directors is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, the terms and rights to be established upon issuance. Of these
shares, 382,500 have been designated as Series A 8% Cumulative Preferred Stock.
None of these shares have been issued.

         Warrants

         In March 1996, the Company granted to certain investors in a related
party warrants to purchase 687,500 shares of common stock at a price of $3.42 to
$3.87 per share. These warrants expire in March 1999. The fair market value of
these warrants of $852,390 has been recorded as issuance of common stock
warrants with an offsetting charge reflected as other expense in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations. The investors exercised 200,000 of those
warrants during 1996, 100,000 each at $3.42 and $3.87 respectively.

         In March 1996, the contingency associated with the issue of warrants
was resolved resulting in the issuance of 63,472 warrants. The market value of
these warrants of $255,074 was included in consideration received from the
resolution of the contingency. (Note 16).

         In January 1996, the Company granted to an individual in exchange for
consulting services rendered warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock
at a price of $2.125 per share. These warrants expire in January 2001. The fair
market value of these warrants of $230,000 has been recorded as issuance of
common stock warrants with an offsetting charge reflected as administration
expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

         In January 1996, the Company received $250,000 cash in exchange for a
note payable bearing interest at 11% due in April 1996, and warrants to purchase
100,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share. The warrants have been
recorded at their estimated fair value of $352,000. This note payable was paid
in 1996, resulting in a charge of $352,000 reflected as interest expense in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 1996.

         During 1996 56,500 warrants were exercised at $0.25 and 200 at $5.00.

                                       12
<PAGE>   24
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


      At December 31, 1996, outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common
stock at any time through the expiration date were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              Shares                   Price             Expiration Date
            ---------                  -----             ---------------
            <S>                        <C>                     <C>
            2,702,705                  $5.00                   10/97
              104,000                   2.13                   10/97
              120,000                   3.42                    3/99
              367,500                   3.87                    3/99
              400,000                   0.25                   12/99
              175,000                   5.00                   12/99
               25,275                   5.00                    4/00
              264,840                   0.63                    5/00
              100,438                   0.82                    8/00
              100,437                   1.64                    8/00
              100,437                   2.47                    8/00
              300,000                   0.63                    8/00
               63,500                   0.25                    9/00
               75,000                   1.13                   12/00
              750,000                   1.25                   12/00
              100,000                   1.25                    1/01
              100,000                  $2.13                    3/01
            ---------
            5,849,132 
            =========
</TABLE>

         In February 1995, the Company granted warrants to a consulting firm for
the right to purchase 140,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a price of
$.25 per share in lieu of the Company's liability of $105,000 to the consulting
firm. These warrants were exercised in December 1995. In May 1995, the Company
granted warrants to a placement agent for the right to purchase 100,000 shares
of the Company's common stock at a price of $.25 per share as compensation for
services performed relating to the canceled $2.5 million financing in November
1994. The warrants expire in August 2000. The difference between the fair market
value of the stock and the common stock purchase price has been recorded as
issuance of common stock warrants.

         Additionally, contingent upon consummation of the merger, a consulting
firm was granted a five year warrant to purchase up to 750,000 shares of common
at a price of $1.25 per share, subject to certain limitations. The fair value of
these warrants has been recorded as issuance of common stock warrants.

                                       13
<PAGE>   25
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


         At December 31, 1995, outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common
stock at any time through the expiration date were as follows:


         Stock Option Plan

         The Company has in effect three stock options plans for certain
employees. On October 15, 1990, the Company adopted the 1990 Stock Option Plan
(1990 Plan). The Company's employees, directors, and consultants are eligible to
participate in the Plan. The Company has reserved shares of authorized
but unissued common stock for issuance under the 1990 Plan.

         On February 4, 1992, the Company adopted the 1992 Stock Option Plan
(1992 Plan), for which the Company has reserved shares of authorized but
unissued common stock. Options issued under the 1992 Plan are issued,
exercisable, and governed by substantially the same terms as options issued
under the 1990 Plan, with the exception of provisions in the 1990 Plan
accelerating the vesting of options in instances of acquisition or liquidation,
which have been deleted from the 1992 Plan.

         On November 17, 1992 the Board of Directors also approved an increase,
approved by the stockholders on March 2, 1993, of the number of shares of common
stock reserved for issuance under the 1992 Plan from 405,000 to 505,000 shares.

         On December 29, 1995, the Company adopted the 1995 Stock Option Plan
(1995 Plan), for which the Company has reserved an additional 1,832,483 shares
of authorized but unissued common stock. Options issued under the 1995 Plan are
issued, exercisable, and governed by substantially the same terms as options
issued under the 1992 Plan.

Terms of the Plans include:

 Exercise Price _ For the 1990 Plan, fair market value determined by the Board
of Directors and not less than 110% of the determined fair market value in
certain instances. For the 1992 Plan and the 1995 Plan fair market value as
determined by the closing price of the Common Stock on the date of issuance as
reported by NASDAQ.



                                       14
<PAGE>   26
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 Vesting Period _ A portion of the options granted to participants vested
immediately with the remaining options vesting on varying schedules not
exceeding five years from date of grant.

         The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in
accounting for its Stock Option Plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has
been recorded. Had compensation cost for the Company's Stock Option Plans been
determined consistent with FASB Statement No. 123, the Company's net loss and
loss per share would have been increased to the pro forma amounts indicated
below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        THREE MONTHS
                                         YEAR ENDED        ENDED         YEAR ENDED
                                        DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                            1996            1995            1995
                                        ------------    ------------    -------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>             <C>             <C>
Net loss                 As reported   $(11,573,813)    $(5,742,037)     $(3,760,110)
                         Pro forma      (12,147,534)     (5,775,556)      (3,770,971)

Net loss per share       As reported   $      (0.68)    $     (0.49)     $     (0.59)
                         Pro forma            (0.72)          (0.49)           (0.59)
</TABLE>

         Pro forma net loss and loss per share reflect only options granted in
1996 and 1995. Therefore, the full impact of calculating compensation cost for
stock options under SFAS No. 123 is not reflected in the pro forma net loss
amounts presented above because compensation cost is reflected over the options'
vesting period of up to 10 years and compensation cost for options granted prior
to January 1, 1995 is not considered.

         The compensation cost of each option grant is estimated on the date of
grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted
average assumptions used for grants in 1996 and 1995.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        THREE MONTHS
                                         YEAR ENDED        ENDED         YEAR ENDED
                                        DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                            1996            1995            1995
                                        ------------    ------------    -------------
<S>                                       <C>             <C>             <C>
Dividend yield                                    0%              0%              0%
Volatility                                      136%            136%            136%
Risk free interest rate                           7%              7%              7%
Expected term in years                         9.13            9.57            9.57
</TABLE>






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<PAGE>   27
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

         A summary of the status of the Company's Stock Option Plans as of
September 30, 1995 and as of December 31, 1995 and 1996 and changes during the
periods then ended is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      Weighted
                                                       Average
                                         Shares     Exercise Price
                                        ---------   --------------
<S>                                     <C>             <C>
Outstanding at September 30, 1994         532,855       $ 4.96
   Granted                                106,020       $ 1.07
   Exercised                                   --       $   --
   Expired (cancelled)                   (123,023)      $ 1.07
                                        ---------

Outstanding at September 30, 1995         515,852       $ 1.32
   Granted                              1,103,910       $ 1.11
   Exercised                                   --       $   --
   Expired (cancelled)                    (32,917)      $ 1.39
                                        ---------

Outstanding at December 31, 1995        1,586,845       $ 1.23
   Granted                                909,000       $ 4.99
   Exercised                             (578,732)      $ 1.30
   Expired (cancelled)                   (182,084)      $ 1.13
                                        ---------
Outstanding at December 31, 1996        1,735,029       $ 3.15
                                        =========
</TABLE>

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as
of December 31, 1996: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             Options outstanding                    Options exercisable
                                --------------------------------------------    ----------------------------
                                                Weighted avg
                                                 remaining      Weighted avg                    Weighted avg
                                   Number       contractual       exercise        Number          exercise
Range of exercise prices        outstanding        life            price        exercisable        price
------------------------        -----------     ------------    ------------    -----------     ------------
<S>                             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
$0.63 to $1.13                    881,779          8.26            $1.11           650,439         $1.11
$1.44 to $3.75                    259,250          6.12             2.57           185,917          2.11
$5.38 to $8.38                    594,000          4.56             6.41           186,335          6.54
                                ---------                                        ---------
$0.63 to $8.38                  1,735,029          6.67            $3.15         1,022,691         $1.34
                                =========                                        =========
</TABLE>




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<PAGE>   28


                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

         Common Stock

         A registration statement on Form SB-2 was declared effective by the
Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 1996, and net proceeds of the
offering approximating $11,700,000 were received by the Company on October 8,
1996.

         In July 1996 the Company issued 25,000 shares of the Company's common
stock at a price of $6.25 per share to a related party. Administrative expense
in the amount of $156,250 has been recorded in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations.

         In June 1996 the Company issued 255,000 shares of common stock in
private placements with net proceeds of $1,409,665.

         In June 1996, 166,586 shares of common stock were issued to a related
party pursuant to an agreement requiring conversion of the outstanding principal
and the accrued and unpaid interest totaling $78,125 into 68,500 shares of
common stock of AccuMed, Inc. prior to the merger.

         In January 1996, the Company issued 60,000 shares of common stock at a
price of $1.125 per share to related parties. Administrative expense in the
amount of $67,500 has been reflected in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations.

         In November 1995, the Company issued 20,000 shares of the Company's
common stock at a price of $.625 per share to a director for consulting services
performed related to the merger. Consulting expense in the amount of $12,500 has
been reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

         In October 1995, the Company issued to each non-employee director of
the Company 10,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $.625 per
share as compensation for services performed. Compensation expense in the amount
of $31,250 has been reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

         In August 1995, the Company issued 16,000 shares of the Company's
common stock at a price of $1 per share to a vendor as compensation for services
performed in lieu of the Company's liability of $16,000 to the vendor.

         During May and August 1995, the Company completed two separate private
offerings for an aggregate of 5,648,400 shares of the Company's common stock
providing net proceeds of $2,931,486 (net of $598,764 of financing expenses).
Also, the Company's placement agent received warrants for the future purchase of
564,840 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.625.
Such warrants expire from May through August 2000.

         In March 1995, the Company issued 80,645 shares of the Company's
common stock at a price $0.62 per share for a total of $42,500 (net of financing
costs of $7,500) to a private investor.

         In March 1994, the Company finalized an agreement with one of the
Company's distributors, to purchase the Company's securities in exchange for
certain distribution, licensing and product development rights. Under the terms
of the agreement, the Company was obligated to issue 200,000 shares of common
stock for a total consideration of $500,000. At September 30, 1994, the
distributor had purchased $250,000 in common stock. In November 1994, the
distributor purchased the remaining $250,000 in common stock and was issued
warrants to purchase 166,667 additional shares of stock at an exercise price of
$3.00 per share, which warrants expired in December 1995.

         In March 1996, the contingency associated with 940,955 shares of
common stock was resolved, and the shares were subsequently issued. The fair
value of these shares of $5,175,252 was included in consideration received from
the resolution of the contingency, see Note 16.

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<PAGE>   29
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

13.  INCOME TAXES

         The net deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following
at:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31,         SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                     1996             1995                 1995
                                                     ----             ----                 ----
<S>                                               <C>            <C>                    <C>       
Deferred tax assets:
   Net operating loss carryforwards.............. $8,165,000     $ 6,520,000            $5,460,000
   Research and development credits..............    479,000         300,000               295,000
   Capitalized research and development costs....        --              --               280,000
   Depreciation..................................    420,000         162,000               175,000
   Other.........................................    184,000         114,000                65,000
                                                  ----------     -----------            ----------

        Total                                     $9,248,000       7,096,000             6,275,000
Valuation allowance                               (9,248,000)     (7,096,000)           (6,275,000)
                                                  ----------     -----------            ----------

   Net deferred tax assets and liabilities        $       --     $        --            $       --
                                                  ==========     ===========            ==========

</TABLE>


         At December 31, 1996, the Company had approximately $22,931,000 and
$7,966,000 in net operating losses for federal and state tax purposes,
respectively, available to be carried forward to future periods. The
carryforwards expire from 2004 to 2012 for federal purposes and from 2011 to
2012 for state purposes. The Company also has credits for research and
development of $479,000 available to offset future federal income taxes, which
expire from 2004 to 2012.

         As a result of providing a valuation allowance equal to the deferred
tax assets, there is no federal tax provision. The provision for tax for the
three months ended December 31, 1995 and the year ended September 30, 1995 is
the state minimum tax.

         During the last three years, the Company has had more than a 50% change
in ownership. Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and comparable state
statutes impose certain annual limitations on the utilization of net operating
loss carryforwards and research and development credits that can be used to
offset income in future periods.

14.  LEASES

         Operating Leases

         The Company leased its facilities and one automobile under operating
leases. Rental expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of
the lease. Rental expense for the year ended December 31, 1996, the three months
ended December 31, 1995 and the year ended September 30, 1995 was $380,205,
$71,000, and $156,000, respectively.




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<PAGE>   30
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Minimum future annual rent payments are as follows for years ending December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      YEAR                   AMOUNT
      ----                   ------
   <S>                     <C>     
      1997                 $325,321
      1998                  269,125
      1999                  269,125
      2000                  205,775
      2001                  143,198
   Thereafter             1,288,000
                         ----------
      Total              $2,500,544
                         ==========
</TABLE>

         Capital Leases

         In July and September 1994, the Company entered into capital leases for
production equipment in the total amount of $231,693, with principal and
interest payable monthly, interest at approximately 21%, and total residuals of
$34,754 due in July and September 1997.

         In October 1994, the Company entered into a capital lease for office
equipment in the total amount of $29,000, with principle and interest payable
monthly, interest at 8.71%, and a residual of $4,350, due in October 1997.

         Future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations for the
year ending December 31, 1996 are as follows:




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
               YEAR                                   AMOUNT
               ----                                   ------
               <S>                                    <C>   
               1997                                   97,958
               Less amount representing interest      (8,148)
                                                      ------ 
                                                      89,810             
                                                      ======
</TABLE>


15.  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

         Non-cash investing and financing activities:

         During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company issued common
stock and warrants for the payment of expenses. The value of common stock and
warrants issued was $257,094 and $1,184,390, respectively. A shareholder
returned previously issued shares to the Company as compensation for the
settlement of litigation which amounted to $194,465.

         During the three month period ending December 31, 1995 and the
year ended September 30, 1995 the Company acquired assets under capital
leases in the amounts of $0 and $21,341, respectively.

         During the three months ended December 31, 1995, the Company acquired
all of the outstanding shares of AccuMed, Inc. in exchange for common stock of
the Company. The fair value of net liabilities assumed was $828,476. Cash
acquired totaled $48,237.





                                       19
<PAGE>   31
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

         Cash paid for interest and income taxes:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      YEAR ENDED                 THREE MONTHS ENDED           YEAR ENDED
                                  DECEMBER 31, 19996              DECEMBER 1, 1995        SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
                                  ------------------              ----------------        ------------------
<S>                               <C>                             <C>                     <C>
Cash paid during the period for:
  Interest                              76,350                          19,122                   46,657
  Income taxes                            --                              --                        800
</TABLE>


16.  COMMITMENTS

         Pfizer Agreement

         In October 1992, the Company entered into an agreement to conduct a
research project for the purpose of developing a testing procedure for another
entity. The maximum payments the Company may receive for completion of the
agreement are $246,000. As of December 31, 1996, the Company had received
payments of $184,500 based on procedures completed to date.


17.      MERGER AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

         On December 29, 1995, the Company acquired all of the common stock of
AccuMed, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary ("AccuMed"). AccuMed is primarily
engaged in the research and development of diagnostic screening products for the
cytopathology and microbiology clinical laboratory, pharmaceutical and
veterinary segments of the health care industry. Following the acquisition,
AccuMed ceased to exist as a legal entity and the merged entity was renamed
AccuMed International, Inc. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement the
Company issued 3,931,401 unconditional shares of common stock valued at
$4,422,826 and 237,840 warrants valued at $68,252 on December 29, 1995. An
additional 1,881,910 shares and 126,945 warrants were issued to AccuMed
stockholders on December 29, 1995, however, such shares and warrants are
contingent and subject to forfeiture if specified performance goals are not
achieved by the merged entity during the 24 months beginning January 1, 1996.
The contingent consideration will be recorded when the goals are achieved and
will be computed based upon the stock price on such date.

         The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting, and, accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the
assets purchased and liabilities assumed based upon the fair values at the date
of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the
tangible assets has been allocated to identifiable intangibles of acquired
proprietary technology ($2,644,556) and in-process research and development
($3,965,000). The acquired proprietary technology will be amortized over the
expected period to be benefited, which is estimated to be 10 years with the
in-process research and development charged to operations at the date of
acquisition.

         The contingency associated with 940,955 shares and 63,472 warrants was
resolved (performance goal achieved) in March 1996 resulting in contingent
consideration of approximately $5,273,000. Such amount has been allocated to
acquired proprietary technology ($1,775,000) and in-process research and
development ($3,498,000) and recorded in March 1996.




                                       20
<PAGE>   32
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


         The results of operations of AccuMed have not been included in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31,
1995 or for the year ended September 30, 1995 because the acquisition occurred
at the end of the three month period ended December 31, 1995. The following pro
forma information has been prepared assuming that the acquisition had taken
place at the beginning of the respective periods. The pro forma information
includes adjustments for the amortization of intangibles and write-off of
in-process research and development arising from the transaction. The pro forma
financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations
as they would have been had the transaction been effected on the assumed dates.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         THREE MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                                                          DECEMBER 31, 1995           SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
                                                                          -----------------           ------------------
                                                                                           (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                                            <C>                         <C>       
Sales.............................................................             $1,109,506                  $3,979,930
Net loss..........................................................             (7,016,824)                 (9,844,326)
Net loss per share................................................                 $(0.60)                     $(1.00)
</TABLE>



         The Company, AccuMed and AccuMed International Limited, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of AccuMed, entered into a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement
effective as of July 1, 1995, (the Manufacturing Agreement) pursuant to which
the Company purchased ID/MIC panels from Sensititre Limited. The Manufacturing
Agreement was terminated on December 29, 1995. Amounts paid to AccuMed for the
year ended September 30, 1995 under the Manufacturing Agreement were $277,172.
Additionally, the Company gave a deposit to AccuMed of $50,000 in October 1995,
for the purchase of supplies and raw materials in relation to this agreement.

         Pursuant to a Distributor Agreement effective as of July 1, 1995
between AccuMed and the Company (the Distributor Agreement), the Company
appointed AccuMed as its distributor for microbiology products. AccuMed was the
exclusive distributor in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Japan,
the Far East, Australia and Europe (except Italy, Portugal, Germany, Austria,
Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey),
and a non-exclusive distributor in Central America, South America, Africa, South
Africa, Korea, East Europe, the Middle East, China and Taiwan. The Distributor
Agreement was terminated on December 29, 1995. Amounts paid to AccuMed for the
year ended September 30, 1995 under the Distributor Agreement were $35,677.

         Pursuant to an oral agreement (the Oral Agreement), the Company paid
AccuMed an amount equal to 30% of AccuMed's lease payment (approximately $2,500
per month) for its manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio and 30% of
AccuMed's general overhead expenses in consideration for AccuMed providing
sales, marketing and distribution services on behalf of the Company. Such
arrangement terminated on December 29, 1995. Amounts paid to AccuMed for the
year ended September 30, 1995, under this Oral Agreement were $67,508.

         Pursuant to a Research and Development Agreement, effective as of July
1, 1995, (the R&D Agreement) between the Company and AccuMed the Company granted
to Sensititre Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AccuMed, a non-exclusive
license to use the Company's intellectual property, including know-how, trade
secrets and technology relating to alamarBlue(TM) for the sole purpose of
conducting research and development activities using such intellectual property.
Under the R&D Agreement, the Company paid the actual hourly wage per employee
hour spent on such research and development and reimburses AccuMed for its
expenses relating thereto. The R&D Agreement terminated on December 29, 1995.
Amounts paid to AccuMed for the year-ended September 30, 1995, under this R&D
Agreement were $20,000.

         At September 30, 1995, the Company had recorded an accounts receivable
of $53,499 from AccuMed which resulted from the sale of inventory to AccuMed.
Additionally, the Company had recorded approximately $123,000 of accounts
payable to AccuMed for services received pursuant to the Manufacturing,
Distributor and Oral Agreements. Upon consummation of the merger on December 29,
1995 such amounts were eliminated in consolidation.



                                       21
<PAGE>   33
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

         The Company recorded a deferred asset at September 30, 1995, of
$299,650 relating to direct costs paid to unrelated entities for services
performed related to the merger. These deferred costs have been included in
determining the cost of AccuMed.

         In February 1995, the Company and AccuMed entered into an agreement
with a consulting firm (Consulting Firm) to pay the Consulting Firm an aggregate
finders fee for assistance with the merger, of which $50,000 was paid with
proceeds from the Company's private offering in August 1995 and is
non-refundable. The remaining obligation was satisfied through the issuance of
444,444 shares of common stock on December 29, 1995 and the issuance of a
five-year warrant to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share.
The total finders fee of $790,000 has been included as direct costs of the
acquisition. The breakdown of the $790,000 is as follows: Cash $50,000, issuance
of common stock $500,000 (444,444 x $1.25) and issuance of warrants $240,000
(750,000 x $.32).

         The Company entered into an agreement with Bridgemere Capital
(Bridgemere), which has been acting as special advisor to the Company, pursuant
to which the Company has paid to Bridgemere a fee of $50,000 and has agreed to
pay an additional $55,000 in cash and issued 56,000 shares of common stock on
December 29, 1995. The total finders fee of $168,000 has been included as direct
costs of the acquisition.


18.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

         In June 1996, 166,586 shares of common stock were issued to a related
party upon conversion of a note with outstanding principal and accrued and
unpaid interest totaling $75,000.

         In April 1996, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with
several stockholders. Under the terms of this agreement, 31,812 shares of common
stock held by these stockholders with a fair value of $194,468 were returned to
the Company and are being held as treasury stock. An additional 6,144 shares of
common stock contingent and subject to forfeiture if specified performance goals
are not achieved in 1997 were also returned to the Company.

         In March 1996, the Company granted to certain investors in a related
party warrants to purchase 687,500 shares of common stock at a price of $3.42 to
$3.87 per share. These warrants expire in March 1999. The fair market value of
these warrants of $852,390 has been recorded as issuance of common stock
warrants with an offsetting charge reflected as other expense in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 1996.

         In January 1996, the Company received $250,000 cash in exchange for a
note payable bearing interest at 11% due in April 1996, and warrants to purchase
100,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share. The warrants have been
recorded at their estimated fair value of $352,000. This note payable was paid
in 1996, resulting in a charge of $352,000 reflected as interest expense in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 1996.

         In January 1996, the Company granted to an individual in exchange for
consulting services rendered warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock
at a price of $2.125 per share. These warrants expire in January 2001. The fair
market value of these warrants of $230,000 has been recorded as issuance of
common stock warrants with an offsetting charge reflected as administration
expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December
31, 1996.



                                       22
<PAGE>   34
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

         In September 1995, the Company paid $12,500 to a director for
consulting services performed related to the private financings in May and
August 1995 and the proposed merger between the Company and AccuMed.
Additionally, in November 1995, the Company issued 20,000 shares of the
Company's common stock at a price of $.625 per share to the same director for
the consulting services described above.

         In December 1994, the Company entered into a Consulting Services
Agreement, effective January 1, 1995, with a Placement Agent, also a stockholder
of the Company, pursuant to which the Placement Agent agreed to provide certain
financial consulting services to the Company for a period of 12 months with an
option to renew the agreement for an additional 12 months at the consent of both
the Placement Agent and the Company. In exchange for the consulting services,
the Company will pay the Placement Agent an aggregate sum of $58,500. At
September 30, 1995, the Company had paid the Placement Agent $42,500.

         All non-employee directors have received an option to purchase 750
common shares and option to purchase 250 additional shares annually. In 1993 and
1994, all non-employee directors received an option to purchase 1,000 shares and
5,000 shares of the Company's common stock, respectively. In 1995, all
non-employee directors received options to purchase 5,000 to 9,215 shares of the
Company's common stock, contingent upon their length of service. These directors
will receive options for 5,000 additional shares annually. All such awards are
made pursuant to the 1992 Plan.

19.   WARRANTY RESERVE

         The company provides a warranty reserve for costs associated
with repair or replacement parts of cytopathology and microbiology products
sold. The reserve at December 31, 1996 was $30,000. No reserve was
recorded at December 31, 1995, or September 30, 1995 due to limited product
sales for these periods.

20.  ACQUISITIONS

         On October 15, 1996, the Company acquired a two-thirds interest in
Oncometrics for a total purchase price of $4.0 million which includes $2.0
million to be used solely as working capital for Oncometrics. The purchase price
was paid from the net proceeds of a public offering and has been reflected in
the Consolidated Balance sheet as of December 31, 1996. The acquisition has been
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly the
purchase price has been allocated to assets purchased and liabilities assumed
based on fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess purchase price
consists of $1,645,200 million of acquired in process research and development
and $1,096,000 million of purchased technology and reflects the 33% minority
interest holding. The Consolidated Balance sheet reflects the $1,096,000 million
of purchased technology as intangible assets. The $1,645,200 million in-process
research and development was reported as acquired research and development in
the Consolidated Statement of Operations during 1996. The financial results of
Oncometrics have been translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using an
exchange rate of 0.75 for the period October 15, 1996 through December 31, 1996
and 0.75 as of December 31, 1996. The Company's share of operations of
Oncometrics from purchase date through December 31, 1996 have been recorded in
the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

         The unaudited proforma consolidated results of operations giving effect
to the acquisition of Oncometrics as if it had occured as of October 1, 1994
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Three Months
                                Year ended             Ended             Year Ended
                            December 31, 1996    December 31, 1995    September 30, 1995
                            -----------------    -----------------    ------------------
<S>                           <C>                    <C>                 <C>
Sales                           6,235,892               247,089              679,328
Net loss                      (12,066,170)           (5,876,285)          (5,461,065)
Net loss per share                  (0.71)                (0.50)               (0.86)
</TABLE>







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<PAGE>   35
                           ACCUMED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
           NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

         On October 10, 1996, the Company acquired the remaining 90% interest in
Radco Ventures, Inc. ("Radco"), for $1.4 million in cash. Radco was formed to
develop diagnostic microbiology test panels and automated reading instruments.
The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting,
and, accordingly the purchase price has been allocated to the assets purchased
and liabilities assumed based on fair values at the date of acquisition. The
excess purchase price over fair value of approximately $795,000 over tangible
assets has been allocated to in-process research and development and recorded as
acquired research and development in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

         In August 1996, the Company acquired assets from Technostics Corp. in
consideration for the issuance of 69,308 shares of common stock, which shares
are being held in escrow pending resolution of a contingency regarding any
challenge or claim filed in the succeeding twelve months calling into question
the ownership rights to such patents. The assets to be acquired consist largely
of U.S. and foreign patents in the areas of image analysis and automated
cytology. The Company did not assume any liabilities of Technostics. The
contingent consideration relating to the issuance of these shares will be
recorded when the contingency is resolved and will be computed based upon the
stock price on such date.

21.  OPERATIONS BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA

         The following represents the Company's operations in different
geographical areas for the year ended December 31, 1996:

                                                      United        United
                                       Total          States        Kingdom
                                       -----          ------        -------
Sales to unaffiliated customers     $ 6,222,449    $ 4,550,671     $1,671,778
Total operating expenses             16,460,678     15,189,507      1,271,171
Operating loss                       14,229,659     13,874,448        355,211
Identifiable assets                  14,479,542     13,154,937      1,324,605

22.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

         On March 3, 1997, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities
of Difco Microbiology Systems, Inc. (Difco) related to the manufacture and
distribution of blood culture instruments. The acquisition will be recorded
under the purchase method of accounting. As the fair value of the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the purchase price paid, the excess
fair value will be allocated to reduce proportionately the values assigned to
noncurrent assets with any remainder recorded as a deferred credit. The
acquisition will be recorded by the Company during the first quarter of 1997.

         The Company funded the acquisition through a private placement to
investors consisting of $8,500,000 of 12% convertible notes (notes) with a three
year term. Investors also received warrants to purchase shares of the Company's
common stock equal to 10% of the note with an expiration period dependent on
conversion of the notes. The placement agent, a shareholder of the Company,
received out of pocket expenses of $56,500, a placement fee equal to 7% of the
proceeds of the offering, and warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of the
Company's common stock.

         As the private placement did not close until March 14, 1997, the
Company obtained a bridge loan to finance the acquisition during the interim
period between acquisition of Difco and private placement. The two individual
lenders, who are also shareholders of the Company, agreed to loan the Company
$6,000,000 at an interest rate of 12% per annum. The Company repaid the bridge
loan on the date on which proceeds of the notes were received in escrow. The
Company incurred approximately $140,000 of origination fees and interest expense
as a result of the bridge loan, and this amount will be expensed in the first
quarter of 1997.



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