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Chembio Diagnostics Inc., Medford

Maker of diagnostic medical tests

Year: Ended Dec. 31

Net income: Profit of $309,000, compared with a loss of $1.9 million in the same period last year.

Net revenue: $13.8 million compared with $11 million in the year before.

Outlook: "I believe we are very well positioned to deliver continued growth in 2010 and beyond, as the growth from our base business is accelerated," Chembio's president, Lawrence A. Siebert, said in a news release.

Company statement: "We are very pleased with our 2009 results, which included strong growth in our base business of lateral flow HIV tests, and record revenue from research and development contracts and grants."

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