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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)



|[X] | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2001



|[   ] | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission File Number: 0-11647HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


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|Delaware                                                       |  | 58-1437178                          
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|(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |  | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

7272 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, California 92841

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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrants telephone number, including area code (714) 933-3000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, $.01 par value

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(Title of class)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 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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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.    [X]

As of March 6, 2002, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held
by non-affiliates of the registrant (based on the closing sale price of such
stock on such date) was approximately $21,138,841.

The number of shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding at
March 6, 2002 was 8,021,637.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(1)  Portions of the registrants definitive Proxy Statement to be filed
not later than 120 days after December 31, 2001, in connection with the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2002 are incorporated by reference into
Part III in this report on Form 10-K.

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|PART I       
|              | Item 1. Business                                                                            
|              | Item 2. Properties                                                                          
|              | Item 3. Legal Proceedings                                                                   
|              | Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                                 
|PART II      
|              | Item 5. Market for Registrants Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.              
|              | Item 6. Selected Financial Data                                                             
|              | Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
|              | Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk                         
|              | Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data                                         
|PART III     
|              | Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant                                 
|              | Item 11. Executive Compensation                                                             
|              | Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management                     
|              | Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions                                     
|PART IV      
|              | Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K                   
|SIGNATURES   
|Exhibit List 
|EXHIBIT 10.13
|EXHIBIT 21   
|EXHIBIT 23   



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PART I




Item 1. Business

General

Hycor Biomedical Inc. (Hycor or the Company) was incorporated as a
Delaware corporation on April 7, 1981. Hycor is engaged in the research,
development, manufacturing, and marketing of medical diagnostic products
throughout the United States and many foreign countries.

The Company operates two wholly owned subsidiaries, Hycor Biomedical GmbH
(Hycor GmbH), located in Kassel, Germany and Hycor Biomedical, LTD (Hycor
Ltd.), formally known as Cogent Diagnostics Limited, located in Edinburgh,
Scotland. Hycor GmbH primarily packages and distributes allergy diagnostic
products in Europe. Hycor Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets a broad line
of test kits for the diagnosis of autoimmune disease.

Products

The Company engages in business activity in only one operating segment
that entails the development, manufacture, and sale of medical and diagnostic
products with a focus on allergy and autoimmune testing and urinalysis
products. While the Company offers a wide range of items for sale, many are
manufactured at common production facilities.

The KOVATM Microscopic Urinalysis System is the Companys largest product
line accounting for approximately 56%, 53%, and 54% of net sales for 2001,
2000, and 1999, respectively. The KOVA System provides laboratories with the
capability to perform uniform and reliable microscopic analyses of urine
specimens. It is composed of plastic collection containers, tubes and
pipettes, patented microscopic slides, and human urine-based control materials.

The Companys clinical immunology product lines consist of allergy and
autoimmune diagnostic products.

The Companys allergy diagnostic product line, which accounted for
approximately 29%, 30%, and 29% of revenues for 2001, 2000, and 1999,
respectively, includes tests for general screening for the diagnosis of allergy
as well as a complete line of RIA (radioimmunoassay) and EIA (enzymatic
immunoassays) procedures to test for specific allergies to more than 950
different allergens such as grasses, weeds, trees, epidermals (i.e. animal
hair), dust, dust mites, molds, and foods. Unlike the traditional prick
puncture and intradermal testing methods of diagnosing allergies, the Companys
products permit a physician to diagnose allergies by testing a sample of the
patients blood for the presence of the specific IgE or IgG antibody, which
reacts with the corresponding allergen. This method has many advantages over
the traditional methods of allergy diagnosis, not the least of which is patient
comfort. Additionally, the Company markets the HY-TEC 480 and HY-TEC 288
automated diagnostic systems. The HY-TEC instruments provide clinical
laboratories with significant productivity capabilities. The HY-TEC systems
include the instrument, software, and test reagents. The reagent rental
business, common to the diagnostic market, requires the placement of an
instrument in laboratories of customers that pay for the system over an agreed
contract period through the purchase of test reagents. The Companys HY-TEC
reagent rental program is similar in that instruments are placed in use with
direct customers and paid for over an agreed contract period through the
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reagents, but also includes the sale of instruments to distributors. The
instruments that are sold to distributors are sold with a minimal gross profit
to assist them with their instrument placements.

The Companys autoimmune diagnostic product line, which accounted for
approximately 9%, 8%, and 9% of revenues in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively,
includes tests utilized for the diagnosing and monitoring of autoimmune
disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus among
others. Autoimmune diseases may be systemic or organ-specific and the need for
this type of diagnostic testing is expected to increase as the population ages
and primary care physicians are educated about autoimmune diseases. The
Companys tests are based on enzyme immunoassay technology in a microplate
format, which can be automated in the clinical laboratory, unlike traditional
methods like immunofluorescence, which requires a dedicated and highly trained
technologist to read slides manually through a microscope one at a time.

Sales and Marketing

Clinical laboratories and certain specialty physicians are primary users
of the Companys products. In the United States, the Companys product lines
are generally sold through both independent and clinical laboratory
distributors. The majority of sales in the United States are to Allegiance
Healthcare Corporation and Fisher Scientific, two major U.S. distributors. The
allergy product line is sold directly to the end user through the Companys
direct sales force.

In foreign countries the Companys products are sold primarily through a
network of independent distributors. The Company sells its allergy and
autoimmune products to the German and U.K. market through a direct sales force.

Export sales (all to unaffiliated customers) accounted for approximately
$1,730,000, $1,924,000, and $2,016,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively,
which represents approximately 10%, 11%, and 11% of total consolidated sales
for each of the respective years. The primary geographical area was Europe,
which, including sales by the Company and its foreign subsidiaries, accounted
for sales of $5,036,000, $5,345,000, and $6,055,000 in 2001, 2000, and 1999,
respectively. (See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)

The Companys two largest distributors, Allegiance Healthcare Corporation
and Fisher Scientific, accounted for 22% and 13% of net product sales in 2001;
20% and 12% of net product sales in 2000; and 21% and 13% in 1999. A loss of
one or both of these distributors or a decision by a significant customer to
substantially decrease or delay purchases from the Company or the Companys
inability to collect receivables from these customers could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
However, there are other national, regional, and foreign clinical laboratory
products distributors, as well as the Companys sales force that could market
the Companys products.

The Company did not have a significant backlog of orders at December 31,
2001 and December 31, 2000. Because of the short time between order receipt
and expected delivery, the Company, consistent with industry practice, carries
a large inventory to meet the expected flow of orders. Backlog is not a
significant factor in the Companys business.

The Companys business is not considered seasonal in nature but is
slightly affected in the third quarter by the general slowdown in Europe during
the traditional vacation months.

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Raw Materials

Although a substantial amount of the Companys total purchases for raw
materials and finished products were from a limited number of suppliers during
the last fiscal year, a number of alternative sources are available to the
Company should they be required.

Research and Development

The Company maintains an ongoing research and development effort. The
purpose of this effort is to evaluate new technologies, improve the Companys
current product lines, and develop new products. Current projects in progress
are focused on programs to support and enhance the HY-TEC diagnostic system and
develop new urinalysis, allergy, and autoimmune diagnostic products.

Total research and development expenditures were $1,940,000, $1,823,000,
and $2,280,000 for 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.

Government Regulations

The Company is indirectly affected by government regulations directed
towards containing the cost of medical services and limiting the amount of
reimbursement to service providers. These types of regulations, which are
applicable to both domestic and international markets, will tend to limit
growth rates in the Companys target markets. The Companys products,
including the HY-TEC automated diagnostic system, are designed to provide a
cost effective solution to service providers, thereby aiding in the cost
containment efforts. However, the Company cannot predict the long-term affect
on revenue growth resulting from these regulations.

The Company is registered as a manufacturer of medical devices and a
licensed biological manufacturer with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
To comply with FDA requirements, the Company must manufacture its products in
conformance with the FDAs medical device Good Manufacturing Practice
regulations. The Companys existing products are also subject to certain
pre-market notification requirements of the FDA.

The receipt, use, and disposal of radioactive materials is subject to
licensing requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The
Company holds a radioactive materials license from the NRC for its radioactive
labeling activities and its facilities are inspected periodically by the NRC.

The Company would be adversely affected if it were unable to maintain its
governmental licenses or continue to comply with applicable federal and state
regulations, but the Company does not expect this to occur. The Company cannot
predict whether future changes in government regulations might substantially
increase compliance costs, adversely affect the time required to develop and
introduce products, or limit or preclude the sale of its new products.

Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations relating to
environmental matters is not expected to have a material effect upon capital
expenditures, earnings, or the competitive position of the Company.

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Competition

The Companys product lines have several different competitors. The KOVA
Microscopic Urinalysis System has significant competition from at least two
national diagnostic product manufacturing and distribution companies that
market supplies that perform similar functions. Management believes that the
Company is the leading supplier of standardized microscopic urinalysis systems.

Pharmacia, Inc. and Diagnostic Product Corporation have products that
compete with the Companys allergy diagnostic products.

A substantial number of the Companys competitors are larger and have
greater resources than the Company. The Company competes on the basis of
price, promotion, quality of products, design of product, strength of the
Companys relationship with dealers, and other methods relevant to the
business.

Patents

The Company has maintained an aggressive patent policy and currently holds
a number of domestic and foreign patents. While these patents offer some
protection to its product lines and related technology, management believes
that continued improvements to the product lines are more important for the
protection of its market position. The most recent patent was issued in April
1999.

Employees

As of February 22, 2002, the Company had approximately 149 employees.
None of the employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements and
management believes that the Companys relations with its employees are
satisfactory.

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Item 2. Properties

At December 31, 2001, the Company had three separate facilities.



| | 1) |  | The Companys corporate headquarters, principal administrative, and
manufacturing facility is located in a leased 76,000 square foot
two-story freestanding facility at 7272 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove,
California. The lease has a ten-year term ending December 31, 2007.
The
Company has the option to extend the lease term for an additional
five-year period.                                                                                                                   
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| | 2) |  | The Company leases a freestanding building located at Otto-Hahn
Straße 16, 34123 Kassel, Germany. The lease has a ten-year term ending
March 31, 2005. The Company has the option to extend the term of the
lease for an additional five years. The Company uses this facility for
the packaging, warehousing, distribution, and administrative functions
of its wholly owned subsidiary, Hycor Biomedical GmbH.                                                                         
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| | 3) |  | The Company leases the 7000 square foot ground floor of a two-story
building located at Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan Penicuik, EH26 OPL
Scotland. The lease has a five-year term ending September 30, 2006.
The Company has the option to extend the term of the lease for an
additional five years. The Company uses this facility for the
laboratory, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and administrative
functions of its wholly owned subsidiary, Hycor Biomedical Ltd.

In managements opinion, in general, its plant and equipment are
adequately maintained, in good operating condition and adequate for the
Companys present needs. The Company upgrades and modernizes its facilities
and equipment and expands its facilities as necessary to meet customer
requirements.




Item 3. Legal Proceedings

To the best of managements knowledge, there are no material pending legal
proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business
to which the Company is a party or to which the Companys property is subject.




Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001,
there were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders.

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PART II




Item 5. Market for Registrants Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.

Market Price of Common Stock

Hycor Biomedical Inc.s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market
under the symbol HYBD. The following table sets forth the range of high and
low trading prices for the common stock for the periods indicated as reported.
The prices do not include retail markups, markdowns, or commissions.

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|Year Ended        |  | High |         | Low
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|December 31, 2000 |  |      |         |     |  |  |         | 
|1st Quarter       |  |      | 9       |     |  |  | 1-11/16 | 
|2nd Quarter       |  |      | 7-7/8   |     |  |  | 4-3/16  | 
|3rd Quarter       |  |      | 8-9/16  |     |  |  | 6       | 
|4th Quarter       |  |      | 7-1/4   |     |  |  | 4-11/16 | 
|December 31, 2001 |  |      |         |     |  |  |         | 
|1st Quarter       |  |      | 9-3/4   |     |  |  | 5-1/4   | 
|2nd Quarter       |  |      | 9-9/16  |     |  |  | 5-57/64 | 
|3rd Quarter       |  |      | 7-13/50 |     |  |  | 3-7/20  | 
|4th Quarter       |  |      | 6-7/25  |     |  |  | 3-1/2   | 

There were 880 shareholders of record as of March 6, 2002. No dividends have
been paid to stockholders since the Company was founded and the Company has no
current intentions of paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The
Companys bank line of credit also precludes the payment of dividends.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

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|                           |                            |   | 2001(a) |        | 2000 |   | 1999   |        | 1998(b) |   | 1997(c)
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|Operating Results          |                            |   |         |        |      |   |        |        |         |   |         |        |  |   |        |        |   |   |        |       
|                           | Net sales                  |   | $       | 17,313 |      |   | $      | 17,382 |         |   | $       | 18,775 |  |   | $      | 18,763 |   |   | $      | 19,589 |  
|                           | Net income (loss)          |   | $       | 43     |      |   | $      | 981    |         |   | $       | 249    |  |   | $      | (6,600 | ) |   | $      | (4,254 | )
|                           | Basic earnings per share   |   | $       | 0.01   |      |   | $      | 0.13   |         |   | $       | 0.03   |  |   | $      | (0.91  | ) |   | $      | (0.60  | )
|                           | Diluted earnings per share |   | $       | 0.01   |      |   | $      | 0.12   |         |   | $       | 0.03   |  |   | $      | (0.91  | ) |   | $      | (0.60  | )
|Financial Position         |                            |   |         |        |      |   |        |        |         |   |         |        |  |   |        |        |   |   |        |       
|                           | Working capital            |   | $       | 8,929  |      |   | $      | 7,232  |         |   | $       | 5,679  |  |   | $      | 5,011  |   |   | $      | 8,433  |  
|                           | Net property and equipment |   | $       | 2,562  |      |   | $      | 3,082  |         |   | $       | 3,560  |  |   | $      | 4,239  |   |   | $      | 5,243  |  
|                           | Total assets               |   | $       | 14,477 |      |   | $      | 14,868 |         |   | $       | 15,039 |  |   | $      | 15,983 |   |   | $      | 22,301 |  
|                           | Long-term debt             |   | $       | 2      |      |   | $      | 29     |         |   | $       | 87     |  |   | $      | 678    |   |   | $      | 2,240  |  
|Total Stockholders equity |                            | $ | 11,749  |        |      | $ | 11,469 |        |         | $ | 10,542  |        |  | $ | 10,677 |        |   | $ | 16,814 |       
|                           |                            |   |         |        |      |   |        |        |         |   |         |        |  |   |        |        |   |   |        |       



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|a) |  | 2001 results include the $723,000 write-off of goodwill related to the
acquisition of Melja Diagnostik, GmbH.                                                                                                                                  
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|b) |  | 1998 results include the $2,248,000 write-off of goodwill related to
the acquisition of Medical Specialties International Inc. In addition,
the Company recognized an increase in the valuation allowance against
deferred taxes of $3,189,000.
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|c) |  | 1997 results included the acquired in-process research and development
write-off of $3,300,000 related to the acquisition of Hycor Ltd.                                                                                                        

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Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto.

Significant Accounting Policies

The Companys consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America and management is required to make certain estimates,
judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the periods presented. The significant accounting
policies which we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding
and evaluating our reported financial results include the following:

Revenue Recognition

Revenues from product sales are recognized at the time of shipment and
passage of title. Revenues from customers under distributorship agreements are
also recognized at the time of shipment and passage of title. No consignment
sales, rights of return or other such special terms are in effect. The Company
offers all customers the right to return products that are shipped in error or
damaged. While such returns have historically been immaterial, we cannot
guarantee that we will continue to experience the same return rates that we
have in the past. Any significant increase in product failure rates and the
resulting credit returns could have a material adverse impact on our operating
results for the period or periods in which such returns materialize.

Accounts Receivable

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and
adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customers current
credit worthiness. The Company continuously monitors collections and payments
from customers and maintains a provision for estimated credit losses based upon
historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have
been identified. The Companys credit losses have historically been within
expectations and the provisions established. However, the inability of one of
the Companys significant customers to pay amounts owed could have a material
adverse impact on the Companys operating results.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of the actual cost to purchase and/or
manufacture the inventory or the current estimated market value of the
inventory. The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities on hand and
records a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on an
estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements. The
Companys losses from disposal of excessive and obsolete inventories have
historically been within expectations and the provisions established. However,
a significant increase in the demand for our products could result in a
short-term increase in the cost of inventory purchases while a significant
decrease in demand could result in an increase in the amount of excess
inventory quantities on hand. In addition, rapid technological change or new
product development could result in an increase in the amount of obsolete
inventory quantities on hand. Additionally, our estimates of future product
demand may prove to be inaccurate, in which case we may have understated or
overstated the provision required for excess and obsolete inventory. In the
future, if our inventory is determined to be overvalued, we would be required
to recognize such costs in our cost of goods sold at the time of such
determination. Likewise, if our inventory is determined to be undervalued, we
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previous periods and would be required to recognize such additional
operating income at the time of sale. Therefore, although we make every effort
to ensure the accuracy of our forecasts of future product demand, any
significant unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments could
have a significant impact on the value of our inventory and our reported
operating results.

Deferred Taxes

The Companys deferred taxes relate primarily to operating losses that are
available to offset future taxable income and tax credits that are available to
offset future income taxes. Deferred taxes are also recognized for differences
between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets
and liabilities. The Company evaluates a variety of factors in determining the
amount of deferred income assets to be recognized pursuant to Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. As of
December 31, 2001, the Company had recorded a 100% valuation allowance on its
net deferred assets. To the extent that it becomes more likely than not that
the deferred assets would be realized, the Company would be required to reverse
all or a portion of the valuation allowance. Reducing the amount of valuation
allowance would have the affect of reducing the Companys effective tax rate
and have a positive impact on net income in the period of change.

Warranties

All products are guaranteed to perform pursuant to Company policy for each
product type when stored and used as directed. Warranty is limited to
replacement of defective product returned at no cost to the customer. While
our warranty costs have historically been immaterial, we cannot guarantee that
we will continue to experience the same warranty return rates that we have in
the past. A significant increase in product return rates could have a material
adverse impact on operating results for the period or periods in which such
returns materialize.

Impairment Charges

In 1994, the Company acquired Melja Diagnostik, GmbH and recorded total
goodwill resulting from the acquisition of approximately $1,900,000.
Significant changes in both German reimbursement rates and the value of the
U.S. dollar versus the Euro have caused declining operating results. In the
fourth quarter of 2001, the goodwill related to this acquisition was determined
to be impaired. As a result of this impairment, the Company recorded a
non-cash pre-tax charge of $723,000 relating to Melja Diagnostik, GmbH
goodwill. This write down eliminates all goodwill related to this acquisition.
The goodwill remaining on the balance sheet at December 31, 2001 amounts to
approximately $12,000 and relates to the acquisition of Cogent Diagnostics
Limited in 1997. (See Note 11 to Consolidated Financial Statements.)

Results of Operations

2001 Compared to 2000Overall, 2001 net sales decreased $69,176 or 0.4% when
compared to 2000. Sales of urinalysis and clinical immunology product lines
increased $234,000 or 1.5% compared to 2000, while sales of other products
decreased $303,000 or 20.9% over the same period. The decrease in other
product sales was heavily affected by hematology product sales of approximately
$226,000 that were included in 2000 and not in 2001 due to the sale of this
product line in August 2000. Sales in the year 2001 were also affected by the
strengthening dollar resulting in a negative foreign exchange impact to foreign
sales of approximately 4% and to consolidated reported sales of approximately
$153,000 or 1.0% when compared to 2000. Additionally, continued pressures in
the health care industry for cost controls affect the Companys revenue and the
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continue in the future. (See Note 10 to Consolidated Financial Statements.)

Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 55.2% in 2001 from
53.9% in 2000 due primarily to the Companys German subsidiary being converted
to a sales and distribution center and the elimination of essentially all of
the subsidiarys manufacturing activity. This conversion caused certain costs
previously reported as a component of the subsidiarys cost of goods sold to
become distribution expenses in SG & A.

Selling, general, and administration expenses increased $257,000 or 3.9%
in 2001 over 2000. The increase was due primarily to the affect from a
favorable settlement on a fully reserved collection dispute in 2000. In
addition, the Companys German subsidiary was converted to a sales and
distribution center, eliminating essentially all of its manufacturing activity.
This conversion caused certain costs previously reported as a component of
cost of goods sold to become distribution expenses in SG & A.

Research and development costs increased $118,000 or 6.5% (11.2% of net
sales in 2001 versus 10.5% of net sales in 2000) primarily due to continuing
development efforts on the HY-TEC product line.

Interest income decreased $46,000 or 25.9% in 2001 from the prior year
primarily due to declining interest rates in 2001. The decrease was also
affected by interest received in 2000 as a result of amended tax returns.
Interest expense decreased $42,000 or 43.4% in 2001 from the prior year due to
the payment of the principal balance in July 2000 on the outstanding notes
issued in 1997 in relation to the acquisition of Hycor Ltd. and to declining
interest rates in 2001.

Effective with the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company adopted a position
wherein a 100% valuation allowance was taken against all deferred tax assets.
The tax provision for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001 reflects the
provision for federal, state, and foreign liabilities that are not offset by
operating losses. (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)

2000 Compared to 1999Overall, 2000 net sales decreased $1,394,000 or 7.4% when
compared to 1999. Sales of urinalysis and clinical immunology product lines
decreased $1,241,000 or 7.2% compared to 1999, while sales of other products
decreased $152,000 or 9.5% over the same period. Sales in the year 2000 were
heavily affected by the strengthening dollar resulting in a negative foreign
exchange impact to foreign sales of approximately 12% and to consolidated
reported sales of approximately $550,000 or 3.0% when compared to 1999. In the
United States, sales to distributors decreased in 2000 compared to 1999
approximately $700,000 as they adjusted inventory levels. Additionally,
continued pressures in the health care industry for cost controls affect the
Companys revenue and the Company anticipates that these pricing pressures will
continue in the future. (See Note 10 to Consolidated Financial Statements.)

Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 53.9% in 2000 from
51.5% in 1999 due primarily to changes in the product mix and improvements in
manufacturing efficiencies.

Selling, general, and administration expenses decreased $844,000 or 11.5%
in 2000 from 1999. The decrease is primarily the result of cost containment
efforts initiated in 1999 on the reorganization of the selling, general and
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resulted in a savings of approximately $366,000. In addition, the
stronger U.S. dollar generated a positive foreign exchange impact of
approximately $215,000 to reported expenses compared to 1999.

Research and development costs decreased $457,000 or 20% (10.5% of net
sales in 2000 versus 12% of net sales in 1999) primarily due to the completion
of several projects related to the HY-TEC 288 instrument system.

Interest income increased $19,000 or 12% in 2000 over the prior year due
to increased average monthly balances in cash and investments during the year.
Interest expense decreased $127,000 or 57% over the prior year due primarily to
the payment of the principal balance in July 2000 on the outstanding notes
issued in 1997 in relation to the acquisition of Hycor Ltd.

Effective with the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company adopted a position
wherein a 100% valuation allowance was taken against all deferred tax assets.
The tax provision for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 reflects the
provision for federal, state, and foreign liabilities that are not offset by
operating losses. (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)

Financial Condition

The Companys working capital increased $1,697,000 from December 31, 2000
to December 31, 2001 primarily as the result of profitable operations.

The Companys principle capital commitments are for lease payments under
non-cancelable operating leases. Additionally, the HY-TEC business requires
the purchase of instruments, which in many cases are placed in use in
laboratories of the Companys direct customers and paid for over an agreed
contract period through the purchase of test reagents. This reagent rental
sales program, common to the diagnostic market, creates negative cash flows in
the initial years. The Company has entered into a long-term product
manufacturing and sales agreement (the Supply Agreement) with an equipment
manufacturer located in Europe. The Supply Agreement provides for the European
manufacturer to supply and the Company to purchase certain minimum levels of
HY-TEC instruments.

The Company has a line of credit that provides for borrowings of up to
$2,000,000 and expires in July 31, 2003. The loan is collateralized by the
Companys accounts receivable, inventories, and property and equipment. At
December 31, 2001, $1,000,000 was outstanding. Advances under the line bear
interest at the prime rate or at LIBOR plus 2%, payable monthly, with the
principal due at maturity. At December 31, 2001, the Companys interest rate
was 4%. The line of credit contains restrictive covenants, the most
significant of which relate to the maintenance of minimum tangible net worth,
debt-to-tangible net worth requirements and liquid assets plus accounts
receivable-to-current liabilities requirements (Other Ratio). At December
31, 2001, the Company was in compliance with such covenants.

In addition, the Company and one of its foreign subsidiaries have
long-term debt, payable to financial institutions, aggregating approximately
$29,000 with a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 9.2%.

The following table summarizes the approximate future minimum payments under
the above contractual obligations at December 31, 2001:

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|                          |  |                       |           |        |  |           |         |       |  |       |           |         |  |   |           |  |  |   |         | 
|------------------------- |  | --------------------- | --------- | ------ |  | --------- | ------- | ----- |  | ----- | --------- | ------- |  | - | --------- |  |  | - | ------- | 
|                          |  | Payment Due by Period
|                          |  |                      
|                          |  |                       |           |        |  | Less than |         | 1-3   |  | 4-5   |           | After 5
|Capital Commitments       |  | Total                 |           | 1 Year |  | Years     |         | Years |  | Years
|                          |  |                       |           |        |  |           |         |       |  |      
|Operating Leases          |  | $                     | 4,002,000 |        |  | $         | 742,000 |       |  | $     | 1,476,000 |         |  | $ | 1,250,000 |  |  | $ | 534,000 | 
|The Supply Agreement      |  |                       | 493,000   |        |  |           | 213,000 |       |  |       | 280,000   |         |  |   |          |  |  |   |        | 
|Credit Line               |  |                       | 1,000,000 |        |  |           |        |       |  |       | 1,000,000 |         |  |   |          |  |  |   |        | 
|Other                     |  |                       | 29,000    |        |  |           | 27,000  |       |  |       | 2,000     |         |  |   |          |  |  |   |        | 
|                          |  |                       |           |        |  |           |         |       |  |       |           |         |  |   |           |  |  |   |         | 
|Total Capital Commitments |  | $                     | 5,524,000 |        |  | $         | 982,000 |       |  | $     | 2,758,000 |         |  | $ | 1,250,000 |  |  | $ | 534,000 | 
|                          |  |                       |           |        |  |           |         |       |  |       |           |         |  |   |           |  |  |   |         | 

Working capital, operating results, and the available line of credit are
expected to be sufficient to satisfy these commitments and the needs of
operations for the foreseeable future.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations
(SFAS 141) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS 142). They also issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, Accounting for Obligations Associated
with the Retirement of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 143), and Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144), in August and October 2001,
respectively.

SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30,
2001 be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. SFAS 141 is
effective for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001.

SFAS 142 addresses the financial accounting and reporting for acquired
goodwill and other intangible assets. Under SFAS 142, the Company is no longer
required to amortize goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives
but will be required to subject these assets to periodic testing for
impairment. SFAS 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2001. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of SFAS 142 but
expects that the provisions of SFAS 142 will not have a material impact on its
consolidated results of operations and financial position upon adoption.

SFAS 143 establishes accounting standards for the recognition and
measurement of an asset retirement obligation and its associated asset
retirement cost. It also provides accounting guidance for legal obligations
associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. SFAS 143 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002, with early adoption
permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of SFAS 143 but
expects that the provisions of SFAS 143 will not have a material impact on its
consolidated results of operations and financial position upon adoption.

SFAS 144 establishes a single accounting model for the impairment or
disposal of long-lived assets and new standards for reporting discontinued
operations. SFAS 144 superseded Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to Be Disposed Of and APB Opinion No. 30, Reporting the Results of
Operations  Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and
Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions. The
provisions of SFAS 144 are effective in fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2001 and, in general, are to be applied prospectively. The Company

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is currently evaluating the provisions of SFAS 144 but expects that the
provisions of SFAS 144 will not have a material impact on its consolidated
results of operations and financial position upon adoption.

RISK FACTORS

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed
in these statements. Factors that could contribute to these differences
include those discussed below and elsewhere in this annual report. The
cautionary statements made in this annual report should be read as being
applicable to all forward-looking statements wherever they appear. Our
operations are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, and the
following risk factors are not to be considered a definitive list of all risks
associated with our operations and should be read in conjunction with the risks
and uncertainties contained in our other filings with the SEC.

DEPENDENCE ON DISTRIBUTORS AND LIMITED DIRECT SALES RESOURCES

The Company relies upon third party distributors, as well as its own sales
force, to distribute its products. If the Company loses one or more of these
distributors and cannot arrange suitable alternatives, its business could be
adversely affected. The Company currently has limited resources in direct
sales, and in the marketing and distribution of its products.

COMPETITION

Many of the Companys competitors in its current and target markets,
particularly allergy diagnostic products, have superior technology, greater
financial, operational, sales and marketing, and research and development
resources than the Company does.

ABILITY TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION

The Company will be able to protect its proprietary rights from
unauthorized use by third parties only to the extent that the Companys
technologies are protected by valid and enforceable patents or are effectively
maintained as trade secrets.
The patent positions of medical diagnostic companies, including the Companys
patent positions, can be highly uncertain and involve complex legal and factual
questions and, therefore, enforceability cannot be predicted with certainty.
The medical diagnostic product industry is characterized by extensive
litigation regarding patents and other intellectual property rights because of
the uncertainty in the breadth of patent coverage for inventions, technologies
and products for medical diagnostic product inventions.

IMPACT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS

In 2001, the Company derived approximately 24% of its sales from its
foreign operations. Sales and expenses of the Companys foreign operations are
conducted in local currency. As a result, the Company is exposed to market
risk related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
The Company recognizes foreign currency gains or losses arising from its
operations in the period incurred. As a result, currency fluctuations between
the U.S. dollar and the currencies in which the Company does business could
adversely affect its results of operations.

In addition, approximately 10% of the Companys net sales in 2001 were
exported from the United States. Several of the international markets in which
the Company sells its products have experienced weaknesses in their currencies
in the last few years. Our foreign customers for these export sales currently
pay for our products with U.S. Dollars. The strengthening of the U.S. Dollar
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to the local currencies effectively increased the cost of our products to
these customers. Such an increase in the local currency based cost of such
products makes them less attractive to such customers. Accordingly, changes in
exchange rates, and in particular a strengthening U.S. Dollar, may negatively
impact our future sales and gross margins.

The Company cannot predict the effects of exchange rate fluctuations upon
its future operating results because of the number of currencies involved, the
variability of currency exposures and the potential volatility of currency
exchange rates.

FLUCTUATIONS IN QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Companys quarterly revenue and operating results have fluctuated in
the past and are likely to do so in the future. These fluctuations could cause
the Companys stock price to fluctuate significantly or decline.

USE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The Companys research and development processes involve the controlled
use of hazardous materials, including chemical, radioactive and biological
materials. The Companys operations also generate potentially hazardous waste.
Federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations govern the use,
manufacture, storage, handling and disposal of these materials. The Company
cannot eliminate entirely the risk of contamination or the discharge of
hazardous materials and any resultant injury from these materials. In
addition, compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations may be
costly, and current or future environmental regulations may impair the
Companys research, development or production efforts.

DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL

Due to the specialized nature of the Companys business, it is highly
dependent on the continued service of its executive officers and other key
management, scientific and technical personnel. The loss of any of these
persons would adversely affect the Companys business. The Companys success
will also depend in large part upon its ability to continue to attract, retain
and motivate qualified scientific and technical personnel with advanced
degrees, and technical research and manufacturing skills. The competition for
qualified personnel is intense. If the Company cannot attract, retain and
motivate such qualified personnel, its business will be adversely affected.




Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Companys financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents,
investments and long-term debt. At December 31, 2001, the carrying values of
our financial instruments approximated their fair values based on current
market prices and rates.

The Company is exposed to a number of market risks in the ordinary course
of business. These risks, which include foreign currency exchange risk and
interest rate risk, arise in the normal course of business rather than from
trading. Aside from the operations of our subsidiaries in Germany and
Scotland, we do not transact business in foreign currencies. At the present
time, we do not have any hedging programs in place and we are not trading in
any financial or derivative instruments.

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Foreign Currency

Our international sales expose us to foreign currency risk in the ordinary
course of our business. Approximately 24% of the Companys net sales in fiscal
2001 were generated by the Companys foreign subsidiaries (Foreign Subs).
The financial position and results of operations of the Foreign Subs are
measured using the local currency as the functional currency. The Foreign Subs
sell product in various European currencies that are collected at future dates
and purchase raw materials and finished goods in both U.S. Dollars and other
European currencies. Accordingly, the Company is exposed to transaction gains
and losses that could result from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Realized gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in
operations as incurred.

For financial reporting purposes, the Foreign Subs statements of
operations are translated from the local currency into U.S. Dollars at the
exchange rates in effect during the reporting period. When the local currency
strengthens compared to the U.S. Dollar, there is a positive effect on the
Foreign Subs sales as reported in the Companys Consolidated Financial
Statements. Conversely, when the U.S. Dollar strengthens, there is a negative
effect. In fiscal 2001, the net impact to the Companys reported sales from
the effect of exchange rate fluctuations was a decrease of approximately
$153,000.

Assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries are translated at the exchange
rate in effect at each year-end. Translation adjustments arising from
differences in exchange rates from period to period are included in the
accumulated other comprehensive loss account in stockholders equity. At
December 31, 2001 the accumulated other comprehensive loss was approximately
($843,000) which included the cumulative effect of foreign currency translation
adjustments of approximately ($909,000).

Certain countries in which the Company operates adopted the Euro as a
legal currency effective January 1, 1999. Euro notes and coins came into
circulation after a three-year transition period on January 1, 2002. We have
not experienced any significant operational disruptions to date due to the Euro
conversion and do not currently expect the continued implementation of the Euro
to cause any significant operational disruptions.

Interest Rates

At December 31, 2001, $1,000,000 was outstanding on the Companys line of
credit. Advances under the line bear interest at the prime rate or at LIBOR
plus 2%. The weighted average interest rate for the year ended December 31,
2001 was 6.8%. If rates were to increase by 10%, the estimated impact on the
Companys Consolidated Financial Statements would be to reduce net income by
approximately $7,000 before taxes based on amounts outstanding and weighted
average rates in effect throughout the year ended December 31, 2001.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

|                                                                                                                         |  |             |       | 
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ----------- | ----- | 
|                                                                                                                         |  | Page Number
|                                                                                                                         |  |            
|Independent Auditors Report                                                                                             |  |             | 19    | 
|Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000                                                             |  |             | 20-21 | 
|Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Operations for the years
ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 |  |             | 22    | 
|Consolidated Statements of Stockholders
Equity for the years ended December 31,
2001, 2000, and 1999                    |  |             | 23    | 
|Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows for the years ended December 31,
2001, 2000, and 1999                              |  |             | 24-25 | 
|Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                                               |  |             | 26-37 | 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Hycor Biomedical Inc.
Garden Grove, California

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hycor
Biomedical Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2001 and
2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive
operations, stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 2001. Our audits also included the financial
statement schedule listed in the index at Item 14(a)(2). These financial
statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. 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
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Hycor Biomedical Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the related financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the
information set forth therein.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Costa Mesa, California
February 22, 2002

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HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000

|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |            |            |            | 
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | 
|ASSETS                                                                                                                   |                                                                                                             | 2001                 |                             | 2000      
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |           
|CURRENT ASSETS:                                                                                                          |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           
|                                                                                                                         | Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                   |                      | $                           | 1,354,334  |            |            | $          | 694,764    |           
|                                                                                                                         | Investments (Note 3)                                                                                        |                      |                             | 1,728,236  |            |            |            | 1,616,587  |           
|                                                                                                                         | Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $184,028 (2001) and
$138,208 (2000) (Note 5) |                      |                             | 2,600,097  |            |            |            | 3,215,869  |           
|                                                                                                                         | Inventories (Notes 4 and 5)                                                                                 |                      |                             | 5,742,068  |            |            |            | 4,719,050  |           
|                                                                                                                         | Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                   |                      |                             | 230,393    |            |            |            | 355,712    |           
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             | Total current assets |                             |            | 11,655,128 |            |            |            | 10,601,982 |           
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           
|PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost (Note 5):                                                                                |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           
|                                                                                                                         | Leasehold improvements                                                                                      |                      |                             | 1,913,961  |            |            |            | 1,930,676  |           
|                                                                                                                         | Machinery and equipment                                                                                     |                      |                             | 5,678,328  |            |            |            | 5,809,345  |           
|                                                                                                                         | Furniture, fixtures, and office equipment                                                                   |                      |                             | 2,150,574  |            |            |            | 2,601,284  |           
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      | 9,742,863                   |            |            |            | 10,341,305 |           
|                                                                                                                         | Accumulated depreciation and amortization                                                                   |                      |                             | (7,180,582 | )          |            |            | (7,259,584 | )         
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      | Property and equipment, net |            |            | 2,562,281  |            |            |            | 3,081,721  | 
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           
|GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of
accumulated amortization of $278,336 (2001) and
$1,020,728 (2000) (Note 11) |                                                                                                             |                      | 223,103                     |            |            |            | 1,147,987  |           
|OTHER ASSETS                                                                                                             |                                                                                                             |                      | 36,180                      |            |            |            | 36,180     |           
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      | Total assets                |            | $          | 14,476,692 |            |            | $          | 14,867,870 | 
|                                                                                                                         |                                                                                                             |                      |                             |            |            |            |            |           

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HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000

|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |            |            |            | 
|-------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | ------ | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | 
|LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   |                                                                                                                                              | 2001                       |                                            | 2000      
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |           
|CURRENT LIABILITIES:                   |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|                                       | Accounts payable                                                                                                                             |                            | $                                          | 427,881    |            |            | $      | 584,629    |           
|                                       | Accrued liabilities                                                                                                                          |                            |                                            | 588,898    |            |            |        | 735,678    |           
|                                       | Accrued payroll expenses                                                                                                                     |                            |                                            | 682,608    |            |            |        | 995,122    |           
|                                       | Current portion of long-term debt (Note 5)                                                                                                   |                            |                                            | 1,026,476  |            |            |        | 1,054,684  |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              | Total current liabilities  |                                            |            | 2,725,863  |            |        |            | 3,370,113  |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|Long-term debt (Note 5)                |                                                                                                                                              |                            | 2,028                                      |            |            |            | 28,925 |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              | Total liabilities          |                                            |            | 2,727,891  |            |        |            | 3,399,038  |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9) |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (Notes 6 and 8):  |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|                                       | Preferred stock, $0.01 par value;
authorized - 3,000,000 shares;
none outstanding                                                            |                            |                                            |           |            |            |        |           |           
|                                       | Common stock, $0.01 par value;
authorized - 20,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding: 8,018,197
shares in 2001 and 7,738,858 shares in 2000 |                            |                                            | 80,182     |            |            |        | 77,389     |           
|                                       | Paid-in capital                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            | 12,859,098 |            |            |        | 12,640,536 |           
|                                       | Accumulated deficit                                                                                                                          |                            |                                            | (347,236   | )          |            |        | (390,505   | )         
|                                       | Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                                                                         |                            |                                            | (843,243   | )          |            |        | (858,588   | )         
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              | Total stockholders equity |                                            |            | 11,748,801 |            |        |            | 11,468,832 |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            | Total liabilities and stockholders equity |            | $          | 14,476,692 |        |            | $          | 14,867,870 | 
|                                       |                                                                                                                                              |                            |                                            |            |            |            |        |           

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HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001, 2000, AND 1999

|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |           |          |           | 
|--------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | --------- | ------- | --------- | ---------- | --------- | -------- | --------- | ---------- | --------- | -------- | --------- | 
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           | 2001    |           | 2000       |           | 1999    
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |         
|NET SALES                                           |                                                | $                                                                   | 17,312,626               |           |         | $         | 17,381,802 |           |          | $         | 18,775,347 |          
|COST OF SALES                                       |                                                |                                                                     | 7,757,372                |           |         |           | 8,013,415  |           |          |           | 9,110,650  |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     | Gross profit             |           |         | 9,555,254 |            |           |          | 9,368,387 |            |           |          | 9,664,697 | 
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|OPERATING EXPENSES:                                 |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|                                                    | Selling, general, and administrative           |                                                                     |                          | 6,771,526 |         |           |            | 6,514,886 |          |           |            | 7,358,590 |         
|                                                    | Research and development                       |                                                                     |                          | 1,940,207 |         |           |            | 1,822,643 |          |           |            | 2,280,098 |         
|                                                    | Impairment loss on long-lived assets (Note 11) |                                                                     |                          | 722,773   |         |           |            |          |          |           |            |          |         
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     | Total operating expenses |           |         | 9,434,506 |            |           |          | 8,337,529 |            |           |          | 9,638,688 | 
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|OPERATING INCOME                                    |                                                |                                                                     | 120,748                  |           |         |           | 1,030,858  |           |          |           | 26,009     |          
|INTEREST EXPENSE                                    |                                                |                                                                     | (54,332                  | )         |         |           | (95,993    | )         |          |           | (223,372   | )        
|INTEREST INCOME                                     |                                                |                                                                     | 132,100                  |           |         |           | 178,079    |           |          |           | 158,925    |          
|LOSS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS               |                                                |                                                                     | (87,247                  | )         |         |           | (60,516    | )         |          |           | (27,717    | )        
|GAIN ON SALE OF PATENT (NOTE 11)                    |                                                |                                                                     |                         |           |         |           |           |           |          |           | 325,426    |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX
PROVISION                  |                                                |                                                                     | 111,269                  |           |         |           | 1,052,428  |           |          |           | 259,271    |          
|INCOME TAX PROVISION (Note 7)                       |                                                |                                                                     | 68,000                   |           |         |           | 71,000     |           |          |           | 10,000     |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|NET INCOME                                          |                                                | $                                                                   | 43,269                   |           |         | $         | 981,428    |           |          | $         | 249,271    |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 2)                   |                                                | $                                                                   | 0.01                     |           |         | $         | 0.13       |           |          | $         | 0.03       |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 2)                 |                                                | $                                                                   | 0.01                     |           |         | $         | 0.12       |           |          | $         | 0.03       |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|NET INCOME                                          |                                                | $                                                                   | 43,269                   |           |         | $         | 981,428    |           |          | $         | 249,271    |          
|OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX       |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|                                                    |                                                | Foreign currency translation adjustments                            |                          |           | (74,027 | )         |            |           | (139,685 | )         |            |           | (496,398 | )        
|                                                    |                                                | Unrealized gains (losses) on securities                             |                          |           | 81,223  |           |            |           | (17,278  | )         |            |           | (11,519  | )        
|                                                    |                                                | Plus: reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income |                          |           | 8,149   |           |            |           | 1,748    |           |            |           |         |          
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX       |                                                |                                                                     | 15,345                   |           |         |           | (155,215   | )         |          |           | (507,917   | )        
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          
|COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)                         |                                                | $                                                                   | 58,614                   |           |         | $         | 826,213    |           |          | $         | (258,646   | )        
|                                                    |                                                |                                                                     |                          |           |         |           |            |           |          |           |            |          

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HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001, 2000, AND 1999

|                                                                |  |              |           |       |  |         |        |              |  |               |            |       |  |   |            |   |  |   |          |   |  |   |            |  
|--------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------ | --------- | ----- |  | ------- | ------ | ------------ |  | ------------- | ---------- | ----- |  | - | ---------- | - |  | - | -------- | - |  | - | ---------- | -
|                                                                |  | Common Stock |           |       |  |         |        | Retained     |  | Accumulated   |            |       |  |  
|                                                                |  |              |           |       |  |         |        | Earnings     |  | Other         |            |       |  |  
|                                                                |  | Number of    |           | Par   |  | Paid-in |        | (Accumulated |  | Comprehensive |            |       |  |  
|                                                                |  | Shares       |           | Value |  | Capital |        | Deficit)     |  | Income (Loss) |            | Total
|                                                                |  |              |           |       |  |         |        |              |  |               |            |      
|BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 1999                                      |  |              | 7,283,456 |       |  | $       | 72,835 |              |  | $             | 12,420,520 |       |  | $ | (1,621,204 | ) |  | $ | (195,456 | ) |  | $ | 10,676,695 |  
|ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK,
UNDER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS (Note 8) |  |              | 65,221    |       |  |         | 652    |              |  |               | 63,485     |       |  |   |           |   |  |   |         |   |  |   | 64,137     |  
|ISSUANCE OF STOCK WARRANT FOR
SERVICES (Note 6)                 |  |              |          |       |  |         |       |              |  |               | 60,000     |       |  |   |           |   |  |   |         |   |  |   | 60,000     |  
|NET INCOME                                                      |  |              |          |       |  |         |       |              |  |               |           |       |  |   | 249,271    |   |  |   |         |   |  |   | 249,271    |  
|OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                                        |  |              |          |       |  |         |       |              |  |               |           |       |  |   |           |   |  |   | (507,917 | ) |  |   | (507,917   | )
|                                                                |  |              |           |       |  |         |        |              |  |               |            |       |  |   |            |   |  |   |          |   |  |   |            |  
|BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999                                    |  |              | 7,348,677 |       |  |         | 73,487 |              |  |               | 12,544,005 |       |  |   | (1,371,933 | ) |  |   | (703,373 | ) |  |   | 10,542,186 |  
|ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK,
UNDER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS (Note 8) |  |              | 377,996   |       |  |         | 3,780  |              |  |               | 96,653     |       |  |   |           |   |  |   |         |   |  |   | 100,433    |  
|EXERCISE OF COMMON STOCK
WARRANTS (Note 6)                      |  |              | 12,185    |       |  |         | 122    |              |  |               | (122       | )     |  |   |           |   |  |   |         |   |  |   |           |  
|NET INCOME                                                      |  |              |          |       |  |         |       |              |  |               |           |       |  |   | 981,428    |   |  |   |         |   |  |   | 981,428    |  
|OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                                        |  |              |          |       |  |         |       |              |  |               |           |       |  |   |           |   |  |   | (155,215 | ) |  |   | (155,215   | )
|                                                                |  |              |           |       |  |         |        |              |  |               |            |       |  |   |            |   |  |   |          |   |  |   |            |  
|BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2000                                    |  |              | 7,738,858 |       |  |         | 77,389 |              |  |               | 12,640,536 |       |  |   | (390,505   | ) |  |   | (858,588 | ) |  |   | 11,468,832 |  
|ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK,
UNDER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
PLANS (Note 8) |  |              | 171,275   |       |  |         | 1,712  |              |  |               | 219,643    |       |  |   |           |   |  |   |         |   |  |   | 221,355    |  
|EXERCISE OF COMMON STOCK
WARRANTS (Note 6)                      |  |              | 108,064   |       |  |         | 1,081  |              |  |               | (1,081     | )     |  |   |           |   |  |   |         |   |  |   |           |  
|NET INCOME                                                      |  |              |          |       |  |         |       |              |  |               |           |       |  |   | 43,269     |   |  |   |         |   |  |   | 43,269     |  
|OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                      |  |              |          |       |  |         |       |              |  |               |           |       |  |   |           |   |  |   | 15,345   |   |  |   | 15,345     |  
|                                                                |  |              |           |       |  |         |        |              |  |               |            |       |  |   |            |   |  |   |          |   |  |   |            |  
|BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2001                                    |  |              | 8,018,197 |       |  | $       | 80,182 |              |  | $             | 12,859,098 |       |  | $ | (347,236   | ) |  | $ | (843,243 | ) |  | $ | 11,748,801 |  
|                                                                |  |              |           |       |  |         |        |              |  |               |            |       |  |   |            |   |  |   |          |   |  |   |            |  

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HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001, 2000, AND 1999

|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |            |   |           |            |  
|------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | - | --------- | ---------- | ---------- | - | --------- | -------- | ---------- | - | --------- | ---------- | -
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   | 2001      |            | 2000       |   | 1999     
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |          
|CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|                                                 | Net income                                                                        |   | $                                                                      | 43,269                                    |   |           | $          | 981,428    |   |           | $        | 249,271    |  
|                                                 | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities: |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |            |  
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Depreciation and amortization                                          |                                           |   | 1,126,280 |            |            |   | 1,117,462 |          |            |   | 1,318,212 |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Stock based expense for services                                       |                                           |   |          |            |            |   |          |          |            |   | 60,000    |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Provision for doubtful accounts receivable                             |                                           |   | 101,924   |            |            |   | (7,581    | )        |            |   | 150,379   |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Provision for excess and obsolete inventories                          |                                           |   | 270,040   |            |            |   | 200,025   |          |            |   | 1,139,819 |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Loss on sales of investments                                           |                                           |   | 8,766     |            |            |   |          |          |            |   |          |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Gain on sale of patent                                                 |                                           |   |          |            |            |   |          |          |            |   | (325,426  | )         
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Impairment loss on long-lived assets                                   |                                           |   | 722,773   |            |            |   |          |          |            |   | 159,000   |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Change in assets and liabilities, net of
foreign currency adjustments: |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |            |   |           |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        | Accounts receivable                       |   |           | 472,683    |            |   |           | (92,828  | )          |   |           | (425,483   | )
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        | Inventories                               |   |           | (1,344,016 | )          |   |           | (718,337 | )          |   |           | (1,472,307 | )
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |   |           | 101,092    |            |   |           | (45,124  | )          |   |           | 106,550    |  
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        | Accounts payable                          |   |           | (147,520   | )          |   |           | (163,556 | )          |   |           | (302,540   | )
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        | Accrued liabilities                       |   |           | (140,966   | )          |   |           | (565,676 | )          |   |           | 8,030      |  
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        | Accrued payroll expenses                  |   |           | (309,232   | )          |   |           | 273,692  |            |   |           | 366,699    |  
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        | Total adjustments                         |   |           | 861,824    |            |   |           | (1,923   | )          |   |           | 782,933    |  
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Net cash provided by operating activities                              |                                           |   | 905,093   |            |            |   | 979,505   |          |            |   | 1,032,204 |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|                                                 | Purchases of investments                                                          |   |                                                                        | (264,375                                  | ) |           |            | (1,158,934 | ) |           |          | (1,671,137 | )
|                                                 | Proceeds from sales of investments                                                |   |                                                                        | 253,745                                   |   |           |            | 1,271,368  |   |           |          | 1,150,000  |  
|                                                 | Purchases of property and equipment                                               |   |                                                                        | (467,811                                  | ) |           |            | (595,337   | ) |           |          | (634,741   | )
|                                                 | Purchases of intangible assets                                                    |   |                                                                        | (7,684                                    | ) |           |            | (27,181    | ) |           |          | (105,593   | )
|                                                 | Proceeds from sales of patent                                                     |   |                                                                        |                                          |   |           |            |           |   |           |          | 700,000    |  
|                                                 | Proceeds from sales of property and equipment                                     |   |                                                                        | 450                                       |   |           |            | 13,942     |   |           |          | 2,500      |  
|                                                 | Proceeds from collection of notes receivable                                      |   |                                                                        |                                          |   |           |            | 35,382     |   |           |          | 55,090     |  
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Net cash used in investing activities                                  |                                           |   | (485,675  | )          |            |   | (460,760  | )        |            |   | (503,881  | )         
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|                                                 | Principal payments on long-term debt                                              |   |                                                                        | (54,147)                                  |   |           |            | (583,369   | ) |           |          | (710,937   | )
|                                                 | Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                            |   |                                                                        | 221,355                                   |   |           |            | 100,433    |   |           |          | 64,137     |  
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                    |                                           |   | 167,208   |            |            |   | (482,936  | )        |            |   | (646,800  | )         
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH          |                                                                                   |   | 72,944                                                                 |                                           |   |           | 107,660    |            |   |           | 14,056   |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |                                                                                   |   | 659,570                                                                |                                           |   |           | 143,469    |            |   |           | (104,421 | )         
|CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR     |                                                                                   |   | 694,764                                                                |                                           |   |           | 551,295    |            |   |           | 655,716  |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           
|CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR           |                                                                                   | $ | 1,354,334                                                              |                                           |   | $         | 694,764    |            |   | $         | 551,295  |           
|                                                 |                                                                                   |   |                                                                        |                                           |   |           |            |            |   |           |          |           

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HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001, 2000, AND 1999

|                                                                                                  |                                       |                 |   |        |        |      |   |         |        |   |         |         |        | 
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | --------------- | - | ------ | ------ | ---- | - | ------- | ------ | - | ------- | ------- | ------ | 
|                                                                                                  |                                       |                 |   | 2001   |        | 1999 |   | 1999   
|                                                                                                  |                                       |                 |   |        |        |      |   |        
|SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                                                  |                                       |                 |   |        |        |      |   |         |        |   |         |        
|                                                                                                  | Cash paid during the year   interest |                 | $ | 76,992 |        |      | $ | 120,112 |        |   | $       | 246,193 |       
|                                                                                                  |                                       |   income taxes |   | $      | 35,116 |      |   | $       | 73,883 |   |         | $       | 75,806 | 
|Reduction of goodwill and debt due to post closing
adjustment to the purchase price of Hycor Ltd. |                                       | $               |  |        |        | $    |  |         |        | $ | 115,533 |        
|                                                                                                  |                                       |                 |   |        |        |      |   |         |        |   |         |        

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HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999

NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Description of BusinessHycor Biomedical Inc. (Hycor or the Company) is
engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing medical and diagnostic
products. The Companys products are primarily used in the clinical laboratory
and specialty physician markets in the United States and Europe. The majority
of sales are through independent and clinical laboratory distributors.

NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of PresentationThe consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America and include the accounts of Hycor Biomedical Inc. and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany amounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.

Foreign CurrencyThe financial position and results of operations of the
Companys foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the
functional currency. Assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries are translated
at the exchange rate in effect at each year-end. Income statement accounts are
translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the year.
Translation adjustments arising from differences in exchange rates from period
to period are included in the accumulated other comprehensive loss account in
stockholders equity. Realized gains or losses from foreign currency
transactions are included in operations as incurred.

Cash EquivalentsCash equivalents are deemed to be highly liquid investments
with an original maturity of three months or less.

InvestmentsThe Company accounts for investments pursuant to Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. At December 31, 2001 and 2000,
marketable debt securities have been categorized as available for sale and, as
a result, are stated at fair value. Marketable debt securities available for
current operations are classified in the balance sheet as current assets.
Unrealized holding gains and losses are included as a component of accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, until realized.

Credit RiskMost of the Companys business activity is with medical products
distributors that are primarily located in the United States and Europe. The
Company grants normal trade credit to customers without requiring collateral or
other security. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses,
and those losses have been within managements expectations.

InventoriesInventories are valued at the lower of the actual cost to purchase
and/or manufacture the inventory or the current estimated market value of the
inventory. The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities on hand and
records a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on an
estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements. The
Companys losses from disposal of excessive and obsolete inventories have
historically been within expectations and the provisions established.

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Long-Lived AssetsThe Company accounts for the impairment and disposition of
long-lived assets in
accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of. In accordance with SFAS
No. 121, long-lived assets are reviewed for events or changes in circumstances,
which indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable.

Property and EquipmentProperty and equipment are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the assets
estimated useful lives that range from three to twenty years. Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the life of the lease. Maintenance, repairs,
and minor renewals are charged to expense as incurred. Additions and
improvements are capitalized.

Goodwill and Other Intangible AssetsGoodwill represents the excess of
purchase price over the fair market value of tangible assets resulting from
business acquisitions. Other intangible assets include patents, trademarks,
and license fees that are recorded at cost. Goodwill is amortized over 10
years on a straight-line basis. Other intangible assets are amortized on a
straight-line basis over the assets estimated useful lives that range from 5
to 17 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of its goodwill on an
annual basis or whenever adverse events occur or changes in circumstances or
business climate indicate that expected undiscounted future operating cash
flows might not be sufficient to support recorded goodwill. If expected
undiscounted operating cash flows are not sufficient to support the recorded
value, an impairment is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the
goodwill. The Company evaluates the recoverability of other intangible assets
pursuant to SFAS 121. (See Note 11).

Other AssetsOther assets consist primarily of long-term deposits.

Stock-Based CompensationThe Company accounts for stock-based awards to
employees using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees.

Income TaxesThe Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to SFAS No. 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes. Accordingly, income taxes are provided for the
tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of
taxes currently due plus deferred taxes related primarily to operating losses
that are available to offset future taxable income and tax credits that are
available to offset future income taxes. The deferred tax assets and
liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences,
which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are
recovered or settled. Deferred taxes also are recognized for differences
between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting
purposes. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets when it is more
likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not
be realized.

Revenue RecognitionRevenues from product sales are recognized at the time of
shipment and passage of title. Revenues from customers under distributorship
agreements are also recognized at the time of shipment and passage of title.
No consignment sales, rights of return or other such special terms are in
effect.

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WarrantiesAll products are guaranteed to perform pursuant to Company policy
for each product type when stored and used as directed. Warranty is limited to
replacement of defective product returned at no cost to the customer.

Earnings Per ShareBasic EPS is based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the periods, while diluted EPS additionally includes the
dilutive effect of the Companys outstanding options and warrants computed
using the treasury stock method. The numbers of shares used in computing
earnings per share are as follows:

|                                              |  |      |           |      |  |      |           |  |  |  |           | 
|--------------------------------------------- |  | ---- | --------- | ---- |  | ---- | --------- |  |  |  | --------- | 
|                                              |  | 2001 |           | 2000 |  | 1999
|                                              |  |      |           |      |  |     
|Weighted-average number
of shares outstanding |  |      | 7,936,392 |      |  |      | 7,494,868 |  |  |  | 7,295,435 | 
|Common stock equivalents                      |  |      | 314,510   |      |  |      | 503,813   |  |  |  | 14,885    | 
|                                              |  |      |           |      |  |      |           |  |  |  |           | 
|                                              |  |      | 8,250,902 |      |  |      | 7,998,681 |  |  |  | 7,310,320 | 
|                                              |  |      |           |      |  |      |           |  |  |  |           | 

Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

ReclassificationsCertain items in the 2000 and 1999 consolidated financial
statements have been reclassified to conform with the 2001 presentation.

New Accounting PronouncementsIn June 2001, the FASB issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations (SFAS 141) and
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets (SFAS 142). They also issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 143, Accounting for Obligations Associated with the
Retirement of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 143), and Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144), in August and October 2001, respectively.

SFAS 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30,
2001 be accounted for under the purchase method. SFAS 141 is effective for all
business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001.

SFAS 142 addresses the financial accounting and reporting for acquired
goodwill and other intangible assets. Under SFAS 142, the Company is no longer
required to amortize goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives
but will be required to subject these assets to periodic testing for
impairment. SFAS 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2001. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of SFAS 142 but
expects that the provisions of SFAS 142 will not have a material impact on its
consolidated results of operations and financial position upon adoption.

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SFAS 143 establishes accounting standards for the recognition and
measurement of an asset retirement obligation and its associated asset
retirement cost. It also provides accounting guidance for legal obligations
associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. SFAS 143 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002, with early adoption
permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of SFAS 143 but
expects that the provisions of SFAS 143 will not have a material impact on its
consolidated results of operations and financial position upon adoption.

SFAS 144 establishes a single accounting model for the impairment or
disposal of long-lived assets and new standards for reporting discontinued
operations. SFAS 144 superseded Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to Be Disposed Of and APB Opinion No. 30, Reporting the Results of
Operations  Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and
Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions. The
provisions of SFAS 144 are effective in fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2001 and, in general, are to be applied prospectively. The Company is
currently evaluating the provisions of SFAS 144 but expects that the provisions
of SFAS 144 will not have a material impact on its consolidated results of
operations and financial position upon adoption.

NOTE 3: INVESTMENTS

Investments consist principally of corporate debt securities, categorized
as available for sale, with scheduled maturities all within one to six years.
As of December 31, 2001, such investments cost and fair value were $1,657,703
and $1,728,236, respectively. As of December 31, 2000, the cost and fair value
were $1,656,214 and $1,616,587, respectively.

Gross unrealized holding gains at December 31, 2001 and 2000, were $75,875
and $14,738, offset by unrealized holding losses of $5,342 and $54,365,
respectively. For the purpose of determining gross realized gains and losses,
the cost of securities sold is based on specific identification. During 2001,
the Company sold investments with an aggregate book value of $262,511 for total
cash proceeds of $253,745, resulting in a net realized gain of $8,766. During
2000, the Company sold investments with an aggregate book value of $1,274,282
for total cash proceeds of $1,271,368, resulting in a net realized loss of
$2,914.

NOTE 4: INVENTORIES

Inventories at December 31, 2001 and 2000 consisted of:

|                |  |      |           |      |  |   |           | 
|--------------- |  | ---- | --------- | ---- |  | - | --------- | 
|                |  | 2001 |           | 2000
|                |  |      |           |     
|Raw materials   |  | $    | 1,572,660 |      |  | $ | 1,128,822 | 
|Work-in-process |  |      | 1,899,628 |      |  |   | 2,181,753 | 
|Finished goods  |  |      | 2,269,780 |      |  |   | 1,408,475 | 
|                |  |      |           |      |  |   |           | 
|                |  | $    | 5,742,068 |      |  | $ | 4,719,050 | 
|                |  |      |           |      |  |   |           | 

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NOTE 5: LONG-TERM DEBT

The Company has a line of credit that provides for borrowings up to
$2,000,000 and expires in July 31, 2003. The loan is collateralized by the
Companys accounts receivable, inventories, and property and equipment. At
December 31, 2001, $1,000,000 was outstanding. Advances under the line bear
interest at the prime rate or at LIBOR plus 2% (4% at December 31, 2001).

The line of credit contains restrictive covenants, the most significant of
which relate to the maintenance of minimum tangible net worth, debt-to-tangible
net worth requirements, and liquid assets plus accounts receivable-to-current
liabilities requirements. At December 31, 2001, the Company was in compliance
with such covenants.

In addition, the Company and one of its foreign subsidiaries have
long-term debt, payable to financial institutions, aggregating $28,504 with a
weighted-average interest rate of approximately 9.2%. Principal payments on
long-term debt are $26,476 in 2002 and $2,028 in 2003.

NOTE 6: STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

In December 1998, the Company granted warrants to purchase 150,000 shares
of the Companys common stock to certain consultants of the Company. The
warrants are exercisable at $1.44 per share and expire on December 3, 2002.
During the year ended December 31, 2001, 131,500 warrants were exercised for
which the Company issued 108,064 shares of common stock, net of 23,436 shares
surrendered in payment of the exercise price. As of December 31, 2001,
warrants to purchase 3,500 shares of the Companys common stock were
outstanding.

During the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company recorded expense of
$60,000, which was equivalent to the estimated fair market value of the
warrants at the date the services were completed. The fair market value was
computed using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and assumptions similar
to those used to value the Companys stock options as described in Note 8.

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NOTE 7: INCOME TAXES

The income tax provision consists of the following:

|          |         |   |        |        |      |   |        |        |  |   |        |        | 
|--------- | ------- | - | ------ | ------ | ---- | - | ------ | ------ |  | - | ------ | ------ | 
|          |         |   | 2001   |        | 2000 |   | 1999  
|          |         |   |        |        |      |   |       
|Current:  |         |   |        |        |      |   |        |        |  |   |        |       
|          | Federal |   | $      | 35,000 |      |   | $      | 10,000 |  |   | $      |       | 
|          | State   |   |        | 13,000 |      |   |        | 50,000 |  |   |        | 10,000 | 
|          | Foreign |   |        | 20,000 |      |   |        | 11,000 |  |   |        |       | 
|          |         |   |        |        |      |   |        |        |  |   |        |       
|          | Total   |   |        | 68,000 |      |   |        | 71,000 |  |   |        | 10,000 | 
|Deferred: |         |   |        |        |      |   |        |        |  |   |        |       
|          | Federal |   |        |       |      |   |        |       |  |   |        |       | 
|          | State   |   |        |       |      |   |        |       |  |   |        |       | 
|          | Foreign |   |        |       |      |   |        |       |  |   |        |       | 
|          |         |   |        |        |      |   |        |        |  |   |        |       
|          | Total   |   |        |       |      |   |        |       |  |   |        |       | 
|          |         | $ | 68,000 |        |      | $ | 71,000 |        |  | $ | 10,000 |       
|          |         |   |        |        |      |   |        |        |  |   |        |       

A reconciliation of the Companys effective tax rate compared to the federal
statutory tax rate is as follows:

|                                             |                                  |   |        |         |      |   |         |          |   |   |        |         |  
|-------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | - | ------ | ------- | ---- | - | ------- | -------- | - | - | ------ | ------- | -
|                                             |                                  |   | 2001   |         | 2000 |   | 1999   
|                                             |                                  |   |        |         |      |   |        
|Provision computed at federal
statutory rate |                                  | $ | 38,000 |         |      | $ | 358,000 |          |   | $ | 88,000 |        
|Increase (decrease) resulting from:          |                                  |   |        |         |      |   |         |          |   |   |        |        
|                                             | State taxes, net                 |   |        | 9,000   |      |   |         | 33,000   |   |   |        | 7,000   |  
|                                             | Research and development credits |   |        | (60,000 | )    |   |         | (16,000  | ) |   |        |        |  
|                                             | Foreign sales corporation        |   |        |        |      |   |         | (5,000   | ) |   |        |        |  
|                                             | Intangibles                      |   |        | 11,000  |      |   |         | 14,000   |   |   |        | 1,000   |  
|                                             | Meals and entertainment          |   |        | 8,000   |      |   |         | 11,000   |   |   |        | 10,000  |  
|                                             | Other                            |   |        | 13,000  |      |   |         | (21,000  | ) |   |        | (18,000 | )
|                                             | Valuation allowance              |   |        | 49,000  |      |   |         | (303,000 | ) |   |        | (78,000 | )
|                                             |                                  |   |        |         |      |   |         |          |   |   |        |        
|                                             |                                  | $ | 68,000 |         |      | $ | 71,000  |          |   | $ | 10,000 |        
|                                             |                                  |   |        |         |      |   |         |          |   |   |        |        

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The components of the Companys deferred income tax benefit as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000, are as follows:

|                                 |          |   |            |           |      |   |            |           | 
|-------------------------------- | -------- | - | ---------- | --------- | ---- | - | ---------- | --------- | 
|                                 |          |   | 2001       |           | 2000
|                                 |          |   |            |           |     
|Allowance for doubtful accounts  |          | $ | 53,000     |           |      | $ | 24,000     |          
|Inventory reserves               |          |   | 430,000    |           |      |   | 116,000    |          
|Depreciation                     |          |   | 88,000     |           |      |   | (83,000    | )        
|Accrued payroll                  |          |   | 136,000    |           |      |   | 306,000    |          
|Tax credits                      |          |   | 1,005,000  |           |      |   | 804,000    |          
|Net operating loss carryforwards |          |   | 1,624,000  |           |      |   | 2,264,000  |          
|Deferred state taxes             |          |   | 4,000      |           |      |   | 5,000      |          
|Unrealized foreign exchange gain |          |   | (65,000    | )         |      |   | (65,000    | )        
|Other                            |          |   | 80,000     |           |      |   | 112,000    |          
|                                 |          |   |            |           |      |   |            |          
|                                 | Subtotal |   |            | 3,355,000 |      |   |            | 3,483,000 | 
|Valuation allowance              |          |   | (3,355,000 | )         |      |   | (3,483,000 | )        
|                                 |          |   |            |           |      |   |            |          
|Total                            |          | $ |           |           |      | $ |           |          
|                                 |          |   |            |           |      |   |            |          

The Company evaluates a variety of factors in determining the amount of
deferred income assets to be recognized pursuant to SFAS No. 109, Accounting
for Income Taxes. The Company has determined that a valuation allowance for
the entire net deferred tax asset is required due to circumstances that lead
management to believe that the realization of deferred tax assets is not
likely.

As of December 31, 2001, the Company has approximately $1.4 million of
federal net operating loss carry-forwards. Utilization of a portion of the
federal net operating losses has been limited, due to a change in ownership,
to approximately $100,000 per year by Internal Revenue Code Section 382.
Approximately $1.2 million in federal net operating losses expired in 2001,
with the remainder expiring on an annual basis through 2018. In addition,
the Company has foreign net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately
$3.9 million of which $0.1 million of the foreign net operating losses expire
in 2002. An additional $0.8 million is currently expiring on an annual basis
through 2005 with the remainder having no expiration.

NOTE 8: EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Stock Option PlansOn February 23, 2001 the Board of Directors adopted the
Hycor Biomedical Inc. 2001 Incentive Stock Option Plan (2001 ISOP) under
which up to 1,000,000 shares could be issued upon exercise of options granted
under the plan. At December 31, 2001, the Company had reserved 1,716,000
shares of common stock for issuance to employees and directors under the 2001
ISOP and three predecessor stock option plans. Options are generally granted
at fair market value and become exercisable over periods of up to ten years.
These options generally expire 10 years from the date of grant.

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At December 31, 2001, 1,097,625 shares were available for grant under all
shareholder approved plans.

Option activity under the plans is as follows:

|                                                                                          |  |           |           |          |  |          |      | 
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------- | --------- | -------- |  | -------- | ---- | 
|                                                                                          |  |           |           |          |  | Weighted
|                                                                                          |  |           |           |          |  | Average 
|                                                                                          |  | Number of |           | Exercise
|                                                                                          |  | Shares    |           | Price   
|                                                                                          |  |           |           |         
|Outstanding, January 1, 1999                                                              |  |           | 1,262,934 |          |  | $        | 3.18 | 
|Granted (weighted-average fair value of $0.68)                                            |  |           | 80,000    |          |  |          | 1.13 | 
|Exercised                                                                                 |  |           |          |          |  |          |     | 
|Canceled                                                                                  |  |           | (54,934   | )        |  |          | 2.49 | 
|                                                                                          |  |           |           |          |  |          |      | 
|Outstanding, December 31, 1999 (518,375
exercisable at a weighted-average price
of $3.88) |  |           | 1,288,000 |          |  |          | 3.08 | 
|Granted (weighted-average fair value of $3.85)                                            |  |           | 78,000    |          |  |          | 4.97 | 
|Exercised                                                                                 |  |           | (569,625  | )        |  |          | 3.52 | 
|Canceled                                                                                  |  |           | (13,500   | )        |  |          | 4.46 | 
|                                                                                          |  |           |           |          |  |          |      | 
|Outstanding, December 31, 2000 (253,500
exercisable at a weighted-average price
of $3.39) |  |           | 782,875   |          |  |          | 2.93 | 
|Granted (weighted-average fair value of $5.63)                                            |  |           | 60,000    |          |  |          | 7.19 | 
|Exercised                                                                                 |  |           | (190,375  | )        |  |          | 2.66 | 
|Canceled                                                                                  |  |           | (34,125   | )        |  |          | 3.32 | 
|                                                                                          |  |           |           |          |  |          |      | 
|Outstanding, December 31, 2001                                                            |  |           | 618,375   |          |  | $        | 3.40 | 
|                                                                                          |  |           |           |          |  |          |      | 

The Companys option plans allow employees to exercise options by
exchanging an equivalent value of previously owned Hycor common shares in lieu
of the cash exercise price. The employee must have held such shares for at
least six months prior to the exercise date. As a result, 37,728 common shares
were remitted by employees and retired by the Company during fiscal year 2001.

Additional information regarding options outstanding as of December 31, 2001,
is as follows:

|                |            |             |  |                  |         |          |  |                     |     |                     |  |   |      |  |  |           |         |  |  |   |      | 
|--------------- | ---------- | ----------- |  | ---------------- | ------- | -------- |  | ------------------- | --- | ------------------- |  | - | ---- |  |  | --------- | ------- |  |  | - | ---- | 
|                |            |             |  |                  |         |          |  | Options Outstanding |     | Options Exercisable
|                |            |             |  |                  |         |          |  |                     |     |                    
|                |            |             |  |                  |         |          |  | Weighted-Avg.       |     | Weighted-           |  |   |      |  |  | Weighted-
|                |            |             |  |                  |         |          |  | Remaining           |     | Avg.                |  |   |      |  |  | Avg.     
|Range of        |            | Number      |  | Contractual Life |         | Exercise |  | Number              |     | Exercise           
|Exercise Prices |            | Outstanding |  | (Yrs)            |         | Price    |  | Exercisable         |     | Price              
|                |            |             |  |                  |         |          |  |                     |     |                    
|                | $1.00-1.94 |             |  |                  | 270,875 |          |  |                     | 6.6 |                     |  | $ | 1.59 |  |  |           | 131,375 |  |  | $ | 1.63 | 
|                | 2.00-3.00  |             |  |                  | 54,000  |          |  |                     | 6.1 |                     |  |   | 2.04 |  |  |           | 21,000  |  |  |   | 2.10 | 
|                | 4.25-4.69  |             |  |                  | 195,500 |          |  |                     | 4.5 |                     |  |   | 4.56 |  |  |           | 164,000 |  |  |   | 4.62 | 
|                | 6.13-7.65  |             |  |                  | 98,000  |          |  |                     | 7.4 |                     |  |   | 6.84 |  |  |           | 26,000  |  |  |   | 6.48 | 
|                |            |             |  |                  |         |          |  |                     |     |                     |  |   |      |  |  |           |         |  |  |   |      | 
|                | $1.00-7.65 |             |  |                  | 618,375 |          |  |                     | 6.0 |                     |  | $ | 3.40 |  |  |           | 342,375 |  |  | $ | 3.46 | 

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Stock Purchase PlanThe Company has reserved 284,271 shares of its common
stock for issuance to employees under two employee stock purchase plans. The
plans allow eligible employees to have salary withholdings to purchase shares
of common stock at a price equal to 85% of the lower of the market value of the
stock at the beginning or end of each three or six-month offer period, subject
to an annual limitation.

The Companys 1988 Employee Stock Purchase Plan terminated during the year
2001 and there are no shares reserved for future issuance under this plan.
Stock issued under this plan was 7,255, 53,751, and 65,221 shares in 2001,
2000, and 1999 at weighted-average prices of $1.49, $1.12, and $0.98
respectively.

On February 25, 2000, the Board of Directors adopted the Hycor Biomedical
Inc. 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2000 ESPP) under which up to 300,000
shares could be sold to the employees. The Company has 284,271 shares reserved
for future issuance under its 2000 ESPP. Stock issued under this plan in 2001
was 11,373 shares at the weighted-average price of $4.25.

Additional Stock Plan InformationThe Company accounts for its employee
stock-based awards using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB
Opinion No. 25, and its related interpretations.

SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, requires the
disclosure of pro forma net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share had
the Company adopted the fair value method. Under SFAS No. 123, the fair value
of stock-based awards to employees is calculated through the use of option
pricing models, even though such models were developed to estimate the fair
value of freely tradable, fully transferable options without vesting
restrictions, which significantly differ from the Companys stock option
awards. These models also require subjective assumptions, including future
stock price volatility and expected time to exercise, which greatly affect the
calculated values. The Companys calculations were made using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions: expected life, 72 months; stock volatility, 93% in 2001, 89% in
2000, and 59% in 1999; risk-free interest rates, 5.0% in 2001, 6.2% in 2000,
and 4.9% in 1999; and no dividends during the expected term. The Companys
calculations are based on a single option valuation approach, and forfeitures
are recognized as they occur. If the computed fair values of the 2001, 2000,
and 1999 awards had been amortized to expense over the vesting period of the
awards, pro forma net income (loss) would have been as follows:

|                                          |  |      |         |      |  |      |         |  |  |   |        | 
|----------------------------------------- |  | ---- | ------- | ---- |  | ---- | ------- |  |  | - | ------ | 
|                                          |  | 2001 |         | 2000 |  | 1999
|                                          |  |      |         |      |  |     
|Pro forma net (loss) income               |  | $    | (82,110 | )    |  | $    | 871,417 |  |  | $ | 83,551 | 
|Pro forma basic (loss) income per share   |  | $    | (0.01   | )    |  | $    | 0.12    |  |  | $ | 0.01   | 
|Pro forma diluted (loss) income per share |  | $    | (0.01   | )    |  | $    | 0.11    |  |  | $ | 0.01   | 

401(k) PlanThe Company has established a profit sharing plan under Internal
Revenue Code Section 401(k). The 401(k) plan allows employees to contribute up
to fifteen percent of their salary to the plan. The Company matches 50 percent
of the first two percent of an employees contribution and 100 percent of the
next one percent of contribution. Compensation expense related to these plans
was $166, 382, $162,277, and $115,385 in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.

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NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating LeasesThe Company leases office, laboratory, and warehouse space
and laboratory equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. Rental expense
under operating leases for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999
was approximately $736,000, $692,000, and $789,000, respectively.

Future annual minimum lease payments under the noncancelable operating
leases as of December 31, 2001 are as follows:

|           |  |        |           | 
|---------- |  | ------ | --------- | 
|Year       |  | Amount
|           |  |       
|2002       |  | $      | 742,000   | 
|2003       |  |        | 739,000   | 
|2004       |  |        | 737,000   | 
|2005       |  |        | 650,000   | 
|2006       |  |        | 600,000   | 
|Thereafter |  |        | 534,000   | 
|           |  |        |           | 
|           |  | $      | 4,002,000 | 
|           |  |        |           | 

Other CommitmentsThe Company has entered into a long-term product
manufacturing and sales agreement (the Supply Agreement) with an equipment
manufacturer located in Europe. The Supply Agreement provides for the European
manufacturer to supply and the Company to purchase certain minimum levels of
HY-TEC instruments. At December 31, 2001, the approximate future minimum
payments under the Supply Agreement are $213,000 and $280,000 for the years
2002 and 2003.

LitigationThe Company is involved in litigation which is incidental to its
business. The Company believes that the ultimate outcome of the litigation
will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial
position or results of operations.

NOTE 10: SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company engages in business activity in only one operating segment
that entails the development, manufacture, and sale of medical and diagnostic
products with a focus on clinical immunology testing and urinalysis products.
While the Company offers a wide range of items for sale, most are manufactured
at common production facilities. In addition, the Companys products are
marketed through a common sales organization and are sold to a similar customer
base made up primarily of clinical laboratories and specialty physician
offices.

The Company sells its products primarily through distributors. Sales to
the Companys two largest distributors accounted for 22% and 13% of net product
sales in 2001; 20% and 12% in 2000; and 21% and 13% in 1999. A decision by a
significant customer to substantially decrease or delay purchases from the
Company or the Companys inability to collect receivables from these customers
could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and
results of operations.

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In addition to its United States operations, the Company has subsidiaries
in Scotland and Germany. Information about the Companys products and
operations in different geographic locations is shown below.

|                          |  |      |        |   |  |      |     |   |  |      |        |   |  |  |     |   |  |   |        |  |  |  |     |  
|------------------------- |  | ---- | ------ | - |  | ---- | --- | - |  | ---- | ------ | - |  |  | --- | - |  | - | ------ |  |  |  | --- | -
|(In Thousands)            |  |      |        |   |  |      |     |   |  |      |        |   |  |  |     |   |  |   |        |  |  |  |     |  
|Revenues by Product Line: |  | 2001 |        | % |  | 2000 |     | % |  | 1999 |        | %
|                          |  |      |        |   |  |      |     |   |  |      |        |  
|Urinalysis                |  | $    | 9,607  |   |  |      | 55  | % |  | $    | 9,188  |   |  |  | 53  | % |  | $ | 10,046 |  |  |  | 54  | %
|Clinical Immunology       |  |      | 6,560  |   |  |      | 38  | % |  |      | 6,745  |   |  |  | 39  | % |  |   | 7,128  |  |  |  | 38  | %
|Other                     |  |      | 1,146  |   |  |      | 7   | % |  |      | 1,449  |   |  |  | 8   | % |  |   | 1,601  |  |  |  | 8   | %
|                          |  |      |        |   |  |      |     |   |  |      |        |   |  |  |     |   |  |   |        |  |  |  |     |  
|                          |  | $    | 17,313 |   |  |      | 100 | % |  | $    | 17,382 |   |  |  | 100 | % |  | $ | 18,775 |  |  |  | 100 | %
|                          |  |      |        |   |  |      |     |   |  |      |        |   |  |  |     |   |  |   |        |  |  |  |     |  

|                          |               |                |                  |        |        |       |  |    |     |      |   |        |        |       |  |    |     |    |   |        |        |       |  |    |     |    |  
|------------------------- | ------------- | -------------- | ---------------- | ------ | ------ | ----- |  | -- | --- | ---- | - | ------ | ------ | ----- |  | -- | --- | -- | - | ------ | ------ | ----- |  | -- | --- | -- | -
|Geographical Information: |               | 2001           |                  | %      |        | 2000  |  | %  |     | 1999 |   | %     
|                          |               |                |                  |        |        |       |  |    |     |      |   |       
|Revenues(a)               |               |                |                  |        |        |       |  |    |     |      |   |        |        |       |  |    |     |    |   |        |        |       |  |   
|                          | United States |                | $                | 13,147 |        |       |  | 76 | %   |      | $ | 12,916 |        |       |  | 74 | %   |    | $ | 13,657 |        |       |  | 73 | %  
|                          | Foreign:      |                |                  |        |        |       |  |    |     |      |   |        |        |       |  |    |     |    |   |        |        |       |  |    |    
|                          |               |                | Germany          |        |        | 2,443 |  |    |     | 14   | % |        |        | 2,745 |  |    |     | 16 | % |        |        | 3,300 |  |    |     | 18 | %
|                          |               |                | Scotland         |        |        | 1,723 |  |    |     | 10   | % |        |        | 1,721 |  |    |     | 10 | % |        |        | 1,818 |  |    |     | 9  | %
|                          |               |                |                  |        |        |       |  |    |     |      |   |        |        |       |  |    |     |    |   |        |        |       |  |   
|                          |               |                | Subtotal-Foreign |        |        | 4,166 |  |    |     | 24   | % |        |        | 4,466 |  |    |     | 26 | % |        |        | 5,118 |  |    |     | 27 | %
|                          |               |                |                  |        |        |       |  |    |     |      |   |        |        |       |  |    |     |    |   |        |        |       |  |   
|                          |               | Total Revenues |                  | $      | 17,313 |       |  |    | 100 | %    |   | $      | 17,382 |       |  |    | 100 | %  |   | $      | 18,775 |       |  |    | 100 | % 
|                          |               |                |                  |        |        |       |  |    |     |      |   |        |        |       |  |    |     |    |   |        |        |       |  |   

(a) = Revenues are allocated to countries based on the source of the product.

|                         |                         |                  |       |       |     |   |       |       |       | 
|------------------------ | ----------------------- | ---------------- | ----- | ----- | --- | - | ----- | ----- | ----- | 
|Long-Lived Assets (Net): |                         | 2001             |       | 2000 
|                         |                         |                  |       |      
|United States            |                         | $                | 2,296 |       |     | $ | 2,744 |      
|Foreign:                 |                         |                  |       |       |     |   |       |      
|                         |                         | Germany          |       |       | 391 |   |       |       | 1,309 | 
|                         |                         | Other Europe     |       |       | 134 |   |       |       | 213   | 
|                         |                         |                  |       |       |     |   |       |      
|                         |                         | Subtotal-Foreign |       |       | 525 |   |       |       | 1,522 | 
|                         |                         |                  |       |       |     |   |       |      
|                         | Total Long-Lived Assets |                  | $     | 2,821 |     |   | $     | 4,266 |      
|                         |                         |                  |       |       |     |   |       |      

|                          |                  |      |        |       |  |   |        |     | 
|------------------------- | ---------------- | ---- | ------ | ----- |  | - | ------ | --- | 
|Deferred Tax Assets:      |                  | 2001 |        | 2000 
|                          |                  |      |        |      
|United States             |                  | $    | 2,012  |       |  | $ | 2,526  |    
|Foreign:                  |                  |      |        |       |  |   |        |    
|                          | Germany          |      |        | 1,087 |  |   |        | 941 | 
|                          | Other Europe     |      |        | 256   |  |   |        | 16  | 
|                          |                  |      |        |       |  |   |        |    
|                          | Subtotal-Foreign |      |        | 1,343 |  |   |        | 957 | 
|                          |                  |      |        |       |  |   |        |    
|Subtotal                  |                  |      | 3,355  |       |  |   | 3,483  |    
|Valuation Allowance       |                  |      | (3,355 | )     |  |   | (3,483 | )  
|                          |                  |      |        |       |  |   |        |    
|Total Deferred Tax Assets |                  | $    |       |       |  | $ |       |    
|                          |                  |      |        |       |  |   |        |    

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NOTE 11: IMPAIRMENT LOSS ON LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND GAIN ON SALE OF PATENT

In 1994, the Company acquired Melja Diagnostik, GmbH and recorded total
goodwill resulting from the acquisition of approximately $1,900,000.
Significant changes in both German reimbursement rates and the value of the
U.S. dollar versus the Euro have caused declining operating results. In the
fourth quarter of 2001, the goodwill related to this acquisition was determined
to be impaired. Impairment of goodwill was determined based on the Companys
expected inability to generate positive future operating cash flows to support
the recorded value of goodwill. The Company recorded a non-cash charge
of $723,000 which eliminates all remaining goodwill related to
this acquisition.

During the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company sold the patent
associated with its Hematology line of products for $700,000. The patent and
certain related assets had a net book value of approximately $375,000,
resulting in a gain of approximately $325,000, which is included in the
accompanying statement of operations.

NOTE 12: SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)

Summarized quarterly financial data for fiscal year 2001 are as follows:

|                                      |  |         |           |         |  |         |           |         |  |   |           |  |  |   |           |  
|------------------------------------- |  | ------- | --------- | ------- |  | ------- | --------- | ------- |  | - | --------- |  |  | - | --------- | -
|Year Ended December 31, 2001          |  |         |           |         |  |         |           |         |  |   |           | 
|                                      |  |         |           |         |  |         |           |         |  |   |           | 
|                                      |  | First   |           | Second  |  | Third   |           | Fourth 
|                                      |  | Quarter |           | Quarter |  | Quarter |           | Quarter
|                                      |  |         |           |         |  |         |           |        
|Net sales                             |  | $       | 4,362,777 |         |  | $       | 4,289,547 |         |  | $ | 4,208,616 |  |  | $ | 4,451,686 |  
|Gross profit                          |  |         | 2,357,987 |         |  |         | 2,391,074 |         |  |   | 2,287,413 |  |  |   | 2,518,780 |  
|Net earnings (loss)                   |  |         | 147,670   |         |  |         | 165,766   |         |  |   | 146,941   |  |  |   | (417,108  | )
|Basic net earnings (loss) per share   |  |         | 0.02      |         |  |         | 0.02      |         |  |   | 0.02      |  |  |   | (0.05     | )
|Diluted net earnings (loss) per share |  |         | 0.02      |         |  |         | 0.02      |         |  |   | 0.02      |  |  |   | (0.05     | )

Summarized quarterly financial data for fiscal year 2000 are as follows:

|                               |  |         |           |         |  |         |           |         |  |   |           |  |  |   |           | 
|------------------------------ |  | ------- | --------- | ------- |  | ------- | --------- | ------- |  | - | --------- |  |  | - | --------- | 
|Year Ended December 31, 2000   |  |         |           |         |  |         |           |         |  |   |           | 
|                               |  |         |           |         |  |         |           |         |  |   |           | 
|                               |  | First   |           | Second  |  | Third   |           | Fourth 
|                               |  | Quarter |           | Quarter |  | Quarter |           | Quarter
|                               |  |         |           |         |  |         |           |        
|Net sales                      |  | $       | 4,717,385 |         |  | $       | 4,363,942 |         |  | $ | 4,163,553 |  |  | $ | 4,136,922 | 
|Gross profit                   |  |         | 2,491,627 |         |  |         | 2,495,866 |         |  |   | 2,351,795 |  |  |   | 2,029,099 | 
|Net earnings                   |  |         | 267,171   |         |  |         | 222,681   |         |  |   | 318,944   |  |  |   | 172,632   | 
|Basic net earnings per share   |  |         | 0.04      |         |  |         | 0.03      |         |  |   | 0.04      |  |  |   | 0.02      | 
|Diluted net earnings per share |  |         | 0.03      |         |  |         | 0.03      |         |  |   | 0.04      |  |  |   | 0.02      | 

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PART III




Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required by this item is included under the captions
Election of Directors, Executive Officers, and Executive Compensation -
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act of the Companys Proxy
Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated
herein by reference.




Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is included under the caption
Executive Compensation of
the Companys Proxy Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
and is incorporated herein by reference; provided, however, that the
Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation and the Performance
Graph (i) shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in this Annual Report
on Form 10-K and (ii) shall not otherwise be deemed filed as part of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.




Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

The information required by this Item is included under the caption Stock
Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners of the Companys Proxy
Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated
herein by reference.




Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

None




PART IV




Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K



|(a) |  | The following documents are filed as part of this report.
|--- |  | ---------------------------------------------------------



| | 1. |  | Financial Statement Schedules
| | -- |  | -----------------------------

| |                                                                  
| | -----------------------------------------------------------------
| | The following financial schedule is filed as part of this Report:

| |  |          |  |                                   |  |       
| |  | -------- |  | --------------------------------- |  | ------
| |  | Schedule |  |                                   |  | Page  
| |  | Number   |  | Description                       |  | Number
| |  |          |  |                                   |  |       
| |  | II       |  | Valuation and Qualifying
Accounts |  | S-1   

| |                                                                                                                                                                                
| | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | Schedules other than those listed above have been omitted because
they are not applicable or the required information is included in
the financial statements or
notes thereto.

| |            
| | -----------
| | 2. Exhibits

|      |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
|----- |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|3(1). |  | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Hycor
Biomedical Inc., previously filed with the Secretary of State
of Delaware on December 29, 1993, previously filed as Exhibit
3(1). to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, and incorporated herein by
reference.
|3(2). |  | By-Laws of Hycor Biomedical Inc. as amended,
previously filed as Exhibit 3(2). to the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1991, and incorporated herein by reference.                                                                                                  

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|                                                                               |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Material Contracts  Relating to Management Compensation Plans or
Arrangements
|                                                                              
|10(1).                                                                         |  | Employment Agreement of J. David Tholen, dated April 30,
2000, previously filed as Exhibit 10(1). to the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.  
|10(2).                                                                         |  | Employment Agreement of Mary Jo Deal, dated September 1,
1997, previously filed as Exhibit 10(2). to the Companys 10-Q
for September 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.                                                 
|10(3).                                                                         |  | Employment Agreement of Reginald P. Jones, dated April 30,
2000, previously filed as Exhibit 10(3). to the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.
|10(4).                                                                         |  | Employment Agreement of Thomas M. Li, dated June 20, 1997,
previously filed as Exhibit 10(4). to the Companys 10-Q for
September 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.                                                     
|10(5).                                                                         |  | Employment Agreement of Nelson F. Thune, dated June 20, 1997,
previously filed as Exhibit 10(5). to the Companys 10-Q for
September 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.                                                  
|10(6).                                                                         |  | 1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended, previously
filed as Exhibit 4(1). to the Companys Registration Statements
on Form S-8 (No. 33-25429 and No. 33-32767), and incorporated
herein by reference.                       
|10(7).                                                                         |  | 1988 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, previously filed as
Exhibit 4(1). to the Companys Registration Statement on Form
S-8 (No. 33-25427), and incorporated herein by reference.                                                    
|10(8).                                                                         |  | Long Term Executive Incentive Plan  1988, previously filed
as Exhibit 4(1). to the Companys Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (No. 33-43280) and incorporated herein by reference.                                             
|10(9).                                                                         |  | 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan, previously filed as Exhibit
4(1). to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No.
33-63800), and incorporated herein by reference.                                                     
|10(10).                                                                        |  | Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors,
previously filed as Exhibit 4(1). to the Companys Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-63798), and incorporated herein
by reference.                            
|10(11).                                                                        |  | Nonqualified Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors,
as amended, previously filed as Exhibit 4(1). to the Companys
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-45102), and
incorporated herein by reference.               

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|                         |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
|------------------------ |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|10(12).                  |  | 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, previously filed as
Exhibit 4(1). to the Companys Registration Statement on Form
S-8 (No. 333-45110), and incorporated herein by reference.                                                                              
|10(13).                  |  | 2001 Incentive Stock Option Plan dated February 23, 2001.                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|                        
|Other Material Contracts
|                        
|10(14).                  |  | Lease Agreement for the Companys Garden Grove, California
facility dated December 1, 1990, previously filed as Exhibit
10(8). to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, and incorporated herein by
reference.
|10(15).                  |  | Lease agreement for the Companys Kassel, Germany facility,
dated January 13, 1994, previously filed as Exhibit 10(26). to
the Companys Annual Report on 10-K for fiscal year ended
December 31, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference.                
|10(16).                  |  | Business Loan Agreement between Hycor Biomedical Inc. and
Tokai Bank of California, dated July 11, 1997, previously filed
as Exhibit 10.01 to the Companys 10-Q for June 30, 1997, and
incorporated herein by reference.                                    
|21.                      |  | Subsidiaries of Hycor Biomedical Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
|23.                      |  | Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, dated March 28,
2002.                                                                                                                                                                                                      



|(b) |  | Reports on Form 8-K
|--- |  | -------------------

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.

|              |                                                       |                    
|------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------
|              | Hycor Biomedical Inc.
(Registrant)                   
|             
|Date: 3/28/02 | By:                                                   | /s/ J. David Tholen
|              |                                                      
|              | J. David Tholen
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.

|              |                                                       |                    
|------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------
|             
|Date: 3/28/02 | By:                                                   | /s/ J. David Tholen
|              |                                                      
|              | J. David Tholen
President and Chief Executive Officer

|              |                             |                       
|------------- | --------------------------- | ----------------------
|             
|Date: 3/28/02 | By:                         | /s/ Samuel D. Anderson
|              |                            
|              | Samuel D. Anderson
Chairman

|              |                          |                    
|------------- | ------------------------ | -------------------
|             
|Date: 3/28/02 | By:                      | /s/ David S. Gordon
|              |                         
|              | David S. Gordon
Director

|              |                                                                  |                      
|------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------
|             
|Date: 3/28/02 | By:                                                              | /s/ Reginald P. Jones
|              |                                                                 
|              | Reginald P. Jones
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer

|              |                          |                    
|------------- | ------------------------ | -------------------
|             
|Date: 3/28/02 | By:                      | /s/ James R. Phelps
|              |                         
|              | James R. Phelps
Director

|              |                             |                       
|------------- | --------------------------- | ----------------------
|             
|Date: 3/28/02 | By:                         | /s/ Richard E. Schmidt
|              |                            
|              | Richard E. Schmidt
Director

|              |                                                                   |                   
|------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------
|             
|Date: 3/28/02 | By:                                                               | /s/ Armando Correa
|              |                                                                  
|              | Armando Correa
Director, Finance and
Principal Accounting Officer

Schedule II

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HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001, 2000, AND 1999

|                                                            |  |            |           |            |  |            |           |             |  |            |         |  |  |   |           | 
|----------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------- | --------- | ---------- |  | ---------- | --------- | ----------- |  | ---------- | ------- |  |  | - | --------- | 
|                                                            |  | Balance at |           | Charged to |  |            |           |             |  |            |         | 
|                                                            |  | Beginning  |           | Costs and  |  |            |           |             |  | Balance at
|                                                            |  | of Year    |           | Expenses   |  | Deductions |           | End of Year
|                                                            |  |            |           |            |  |            |           |            
|Allowance for doubtful
accounts receivable                  |  |            |           |            |  |            |           |             |  |            |         |  |  |   |           | 
|1999                                                        |  | $          | 211,482   |            |  | $          | 150,379   |             |  | $          | 26,797  |  |  | $ | 335,064   | 
|2000                                                        |  |            | 335,064   |            |  |            | (7,581    | )           |  |            | 189,275 |  |  |   | 138,208   | 
|2001                                                        |  |            | 138,208   |            |  |            | 101,924   |             |  |            | 56,104  |  |  |   | 184,028   | 
|Allowance for excess, obsolete,
and short-dated inventories |  |            |           |            |  |            |           |             |  |            |         |  |  |   |           | 
|1999                                                        |  | $          | 442,872   |            |  | $          | 1,139,819 |             |  | $          | 310,652 |  |  | $ | 1,272,039 | 
|2000                                                        |  |            | 1,272,039 |            |  |            | 200,025   |             |  |            | 386,152 |  |  |   | 1,085,912 | 
|2001                                                        |  |            | 1,085,912 |            |  |            | 270,040   |             |  |            | 162,682 |  |  |   | 1,193,270 | 

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|             |  |                                                           
|------------ |  | ----------------------------------------------------------
|Exhibit List |  |                                                           
|Exhibit No.  |  | Name of Exhibit                                           
|             |  |                                                           
|10(13).      |  | 2001 Incentive Stock Option Plan, dated February 23, 2001.
|21.          |  | Subsidiaries of Hycor Biomedical Inc.                     
|23.          |  | Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, dated March 28, 2002.   

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