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


                                       FORM 8-K


                                    CURRENT REPORT

                         Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                         the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  FEBRUARY 21, 1997
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                                    SERACARE, INC.
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                (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


     DELAWARE                       0-21781                    95-4343492
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(State or other                  (Commission               (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of                   File Number)               Identification
incorporation)                                                   Number)


1925 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 1970, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA       90067
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(Address of principal executive offices)                        (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (310) 772-7777
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                                    NOT APPLICABLE
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    (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Total sequentially numbered pages in this document: 14.


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ITEM 5.  OTHER ITEMS.

    On February 21, 1997, SeraCare, Inc. (the "Company") announced an agreement
to provide plasma to North American Biologicals, Inc. ("NABI"). The agreement is
for plasma from startup plasma collection centers established or to be
established in Clearfield, Utah; Raleigh, North Carolina; Macon, Georgia; Pasco,
Washington; and Toledo, Ohio.  Pursuant to the agreement, individual contracts
will be provided on a location specific basis as such centers obtain FDA
reference numbers and begin to take donors. Location contracts will: provide for
pricing at $50.00 per liter for source plasma and $54.00 for tetanus and CMV
plasma, with NABI paying for softgoods and testing; have three-year terms; will
provide for advances against collected plasma; and will have a renewal provision
so that NABI can renew the contracts for a second three year term.  Individual
contracts will also include a formula for adjusting pricing on an annual basis.
Based upon expected volumes of approximately 419,000 liters of plasma from the
five indicated locations during the initial three years of their operation, the
agreement is expected to generate more than $20.0 million in revenue during 
such period.

    Currently, the Company has opened three of the indicated locations in
Clearfield, Utah; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Macon, Georgia.  The Company is
planning to open Pasco, Washington during March 1997 and Toledo, Ohio by May
1997.





ITEM 7.  EXHIBITS.

         Exhibit  A.         Location Contract covering Clearfield, Utah;
                             Raleigh, North Carolina; and Macon, Georgia.







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                                      SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



                                       SERACARE, INC.



Date:     FEBRUARY 28, 1997       By:        /S/
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                                      Barry D. Plost
                                      Chairman of the Board, President
                                       and Chief Executive Officer

                                  By:        /S/
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                                      Jerry L. Burdick
                                      Executive Vice President and
                                       Chief Financial Officer







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                                                                       EXHIBIT A
                         AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLASMA

This Purchase and Sale Agreement is made on November 1, 1996, between SeraCare,
Inc., having an address at 1925 Century Park East, Suite 1970, Los Angeles,
California  90067 ("SELLER") and NABI, having an address at 5800 Park of
Commerce Boulevard, N.W., Boca Raton, Florida  33431 ("NABI").

                                 ARTICLE 1.  RECITALS

This Agreement is made on the basis of the following facts:

1.1      The term "Plasma" as used in this Agreement shall refer to citrated
         human blood plasma to be delivered from plasmapheresis bleedings
         conducted at SELLER's Plasma Donor Center locations, all of which
         Plasma shall comply with the specifications and testing requirements
         attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Specifications"). NABI may amend
         the Specifications at any time or from time to time on ten (10) days'
         prior written notice to SELLER.

                              ARTICLE 2.  TERMS OF SALE

2.1      Agreement to Purchase and Sell

         Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, NABI agrees to
         purchase and SELLER agrees to sell Plasma collected by SELLER at the
         following Plasma Donor Center location (hereinafter referred to as the
         ("Center"):

         Clearfield, Utah
         Raleigh, North Carolina
         Macon, Georgia

2.2      Quantity of Plasma Purchased

         During the term of this Agreement, SELLER agrees to sell to NABI
         SELLER's entire production of Plasma from the Center, and NABI agrees
         to purchase SELLER's entire production of Plasma from the Center.

2.3      Price

         The price for the Plasma to be purchased from SELLER by NABI shall be:

              (a)  SOURCE PLASMA.  For the period February 1, 1997 through
         December 31, 1997, the price for Source Plasma shall be $50.00 per
         liter.  For the period January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998, the
         price for Source Plasma shall be $50.00 per liter increased or
         decreased by a percentage exactly equal to the percentage by which the
         weighted average sales price (exclusive of transportation charges,
         additional testing fees, charges to comply with governmental or
         industry requirements and taxes, duties or other governmental charges)
         ("Weighted Average Sales Price") charged by NABI to its contract


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         customers for Source Plasma for the period ended December 31, 1997 has
         increased or decreased over the Weighted Average Sales Price charged
         by NABI to its contract customers for Source Plasma for the twelve
         months ended December 31, 1996. For each twelve-month period
         thereafter, the price for Source Plasma shall be the price for the
         immediately prior twelve-month increased or decreased by a percentage
         exactly equal to the percentage by which the Weighted Average Sales
         Price charged by NABI to its contract customers for Source Plasma for
         the immediately prior twelve-month period has increased or decreased
         over the Weighted Average Sales Price charged by NABI for Source
         Plasma for the second prior twelve month period.

         For the period January 1, 1999 through January 31, 2000, the price for
         Source Plasma shall be the contract price per liter on December 31,
         1998, increased or decreased by a percentage exactly equal to the
         percentage by which the weighted average sales price (exclusive of
         transportation charges, additional testing fees, charges to comply
         with governmental or industry requirements and taxes, duties or other
         governmental charges) ("Weighted Average Sales Price") charged by NABI
         to its contract customers for Source Plasma for the period ended
         December 31, 1998 has increased or decreased over the Weighted Average
         Sales Price charged by NABI to its contract customers for Source
         Plasma for the twelve months ended December 31, 1997. For each
         twelve-month period thereafter, the price for Source Plasma shall be
         the price for the immediately prior twelve-month increased or
         decreased by a percentage exactly equal to the percentage by which the
         Weighted Average Sales Price charged by NABI to its contract customers
         for Source Plasma for the immediately prior twelve-month period has
         increased or decreased over the Weighted Average Sales Price charged
         by NABI for Source Plasma for the second prior twelve month period.

              (b)  SPECIALTY PLASMA.  NABI may, at its sole option and
         discretion, require that SELLER collect Specialty Plasma at the Center
         and sell such Specialty Plasma to NABI, at a price mutually agreed
         upon for each Specialty Plasma. The price shall be no less than the
         price paid for Tetanus Plasma. The Tetanus price shall be $54.00 per
         liter. The CMV price shall be $54.00 per liter. The prices for
         Specialty Plasma including Tetanus and CMV will be adjusted for the
         period January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 and the period
         January 1, 1999 through January 31, 2000 utilizing the same basis for
         adjustment as reflected in (a) above.

2.3.1    Until such time as SELLER is registered as a drug manufacturer under
         Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and has a valid
         establishment license and a valid product license for source plasma
         issued under Section 351 of the U.S. Public Health Service Act ("FDA
         Licensure"), or for a period of 12 months from the effective date of
         this Agreement, whichever occurs first, NABI shall pay to SELLER as an
         advance against purchase price for Plasma to be purchased by NABI
         hereunder the sum of $50.00 for each liter of Source Plasma collected
         by SELLER during the period. Such advance payments shall be credited
         against the purchase price for the first liters of Plasma shipped by
         SELLER to NABI following FDA Licensure and, to the extent not so
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         shall become immediately due and payable upon termination of this
         Agreement for any reason whatsoever or to the extent otherwise
         provided in this Agreement. SELLER's obligation to repay such advance
         payments shall be secured pursuant to the Security Agreement of even
         date herewith between SELLER and NABI (the "Security Agreement").

2.4      Payments

         NABI shall pay all amounts due SELLER with respect to Plasma shipped
         by SELLER to NABI within 10 days of shipment.  SELLER shall not
         invoice NABI for Plasma prior to shipment of such Plasma. Payments for
         plasma prior to FDA Licensure shall be made within ten days of draw.

         NABI shall designate the carrier for shipment of Plasma.  NABI agrees
         to bear all costs of shipment, freight, insurance and all governmental
         taxes and duties incurred during shipping from the Center to the
         receiving terminal designated by NABI.

         Title to Plasma shall transfer to NABI upon delivery of the Plasma to
         the carrier designated by NABI.

2.5      Production

         During the term hereof, SELLER agrees to provide NABI each month in
         writing rolling twelve-month forecasts of its projected production of
         Plasma from the Center and agrees to send NABI prompt written notice
         of anticipated production variations from such forecasts.

2.6      Term of Agreement

         This Agreement shall commence on February 1, 1997 and shall continue
         until  January 31, 2000. By written notice given to SELLER no later
         than September 30, 1999, NABI may extend the term of the Agreement for
         a period of three additional years, in which event all of the
         provisions of this Agreement shall continue in effect including the
         pricing adjustment provisions which shall be calculated each January 1
         and shall utilize the approach specified in 2.3 above with the
         comparative periods rolling forward as appropriate.

                              ARTICLE 3.  GENERAL PROVISIONS

3.1      Representations and Warranties

         SELLER represents and warrants that:

3.1.1    All Plasma shipped to NABI hereunder shall comply with the
         Specifications.

3.1.2    All Plasma sold to NABI hereunder, as of the date of shipment, shall
         not be adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the Federal
         Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, shall be in full compliance with the
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         the Pubic Health Service Act and applicable regulations thereunder,
         and shall be in full compliance with any other applicable federal,
         state, or local laws, ordinances or regulations and all requirements
         to be QPP certified. In the event that SELLER shall ship to NABI any
         Plasma which is not in compliance with said laws, regulations or the
         Specifications, SELLER shall be responsible for all reasonable losses
         or damages to NABI.

3.1.3    SELLER shall use its best efforts to obtain FDA Licensure and QPP
         certification as soon as practicable.

3.1.4    Once obtained, SELLER shall maintain FDA Licensure for the term of
         this Agreement. No Plasma shall be shipped hereunder until such
         license is obtained or if said FDA Licensure for any reason becomes
         invalid, suspended or revoked.

3.1.5    SELLER shall, within thirty (30) days of its receipt of any of the
         following, provide NABI a copy of any list or Observations (Form
         FD483), Notice of Adverse Findings, Information Letter, Regulatory
         Letter, or the like issued to SELLER by the U.S. Food and Drug
         Administration ("FDA") or other similar federal, state or local
         regulatory authority.  SELLER shall also provide NABI a copy of its
         written response to the issuing agency.

3.1.6    SELLER shall notify NABI in writing, of any change or replacement of
         the Responsible Head or Manager at any Center. Said notification
         shall, with respect to replacements, include the qualification of such
         individual(s). Failure to so notify NABI will subject this Agreement
         to immediate cancellation.

3.2      Defective Plasma

         All Plasma furnished by SELLER which does not conform to the
         Specifications and conditions set forth herein or is otherwise
         defective shall be subject to rejection notwithstanding prior payment
         by NABI. SELLER shall reimburse any and all reasonable costs and
         expenses, including but not limited to, transportation, storage,
         handling and pooling costs incurred by NABI with respect to any such
         defective Plasma. SELLER shall bear any and all costs and expenses of
         returning or disposing of any such defective Plasma. SELLER shall have
         the right to instruct NABI to destroy such defective Plasma in lieu of
         returning it to SELLER. In the event SELLER does not give directions
         regarding the disposition of such rejected Plasma within fifteen (15)
         business days after the giving of written notice of rejection by NABI
         to SELLER, NABI shall have the right to destroy or otherwise dispose
         of all such rejected Plasma at SELLER's expense without any liability
         whatsoever to SELLER and without any obligation to compensate SELLER
         for any part of said rejected Plasma.

         In the event NABI makes prior payment for Plasma which is later
         rejected, the purchase price of such rejected Plasma, and any other
         costs and expenses incurred by NABI in connection with such rejected
         Plasma, may be set off or deducted from any other payments due to
         SELLER from NABI. In addition, NABI shall have the right, at its sole
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         the purchase price and any other sums paid in connection with any such
         rejected Plasma.

3.3      Inspections

         SELLER agrees to permit NABI and any authorized representative of the
         Public Health Service, the FDA and any state and local governmental
         agencies to conduct periodic inspections of the Center and to review
         all records kept by SELLER regarding the collection, storage,
         processing and shipping of Plasma.  SELLER further agrees to permit
         NABI, industry certification groups and any customer of NABI
         authorized by NABI to conduct similar periodic inspections of the
         Center.  NABI, at its sole option and expense, shall have the right to
         make and retain copies of all such records kept by SELLER.  In
         addition, SELLER shall provide NABI with copies of all correspondence
         between SELLER and any governmental entity regarding any such
         inspections or records.

3.4      Donor Testing Results

         NABI agrees at its sole cost and expense to arrange testing for each
         donor as required by Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations and
         furnish test results of all such tests to SELLER. SELLER agrees at its
         sole cost and expense to deliver and/or mail samples on a daily basis
         to a laboratory to be designated by NABI.

3.5      Unsatisfactory Report

         In the event any Center receives an unsatisfactory inspection report
         or rating from NABI, the FDA or any other federal or local regulatory
         agency or industry certification group, NABI may, at its sole option,
         refuse to accept Plasma from such Center until the unsatisfactory
         condition is corrected.

                      ARTICLE 4.  MATERIALS FURNISHED TO SELLER

4.1      NABI agrees to provide at no cost to SELLER pheresis machines
         sufficient in order for SELLER to meet its requirements hereunder.
         SELLER shall provide at its expense all maintenance and service to
         maintain such machines in good working order, reasonable wear and tear
         excepted. SELLER agrees to utilize the pheresis machines at the rate
         required by the pheresis machine manufacturer and further agrees to
         compensate NABI for any penalties incurred by NABI as a result of
         under utilization by SELLER of the pheresis machines.

4.2      NABI agrees to provide at no cost to SELLER with the following items
         in quantities sufficient to maintain an inventory adequate to meet the
         normal operating requirements of the Center. Inventory replenishment
         will be based on one soft goods set-up per donor plasmapheresed.

         Additionally, NABI agrees that in the event it exercises its option to
         require SELLER to collect Specialty Plasma at the Center, NABI shall
         supply to SELLER at no cost to SELLER such soft goods as are set forth
         in Subsection 4.2.1(a) through (e) below in such quantities as may be
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         such Plasma.  In addition, NABI shall supply at no cost to SELLER
         other supplies as necessary in such quantities as are necessary for
         SELLER to collect Specialty Plasma for sale to NABI.

4.2.1    Soft goods and other materials needed for plasmapheresis:
         (a)  Plastic disposables for plasma collection.
         (b)  Fistula needle.
         (c)  Anticoagulant.
         (d)  Final pooling container, bag or bottle.
         (e)  Normal saline solution (if requested by NABI).

4.2.2    Final pooling container labels with bleed numbers.

4.2.3    Product packaging and test report forms.

4.2.4    Shipping labels.

4.2.5    Plasma shipping forms.

4.2.6    All tests required by the Specifications.

4.2.7    Copy of NABI's S.O.P. and letter of authorization from NABI to the FDA
         permitting the use of said S.O.P. at each Center.

4.3      Inventories

         Within five (5) days after SELLER's receipt of any of the materials
         and supplies listed above, SELLER agrees to provide NABI with signed
         receipts, packing slips and such other documentation as NABI may
         reasonably request as proof of delivery to and receipt by SELLER of
         such materials and supplies.

         In addition, SELLER agrees to submit to NABI on a monthly basis a
         written inventory of all materials and supplies provided to SELLER by
         NABI, including detailed information regarding the exact location,
         disposition and use of said materials and supplies. NABI shall have
         the right, but not the obligation, to inspect this inventory of
         materials and supplies, without notice, throughout the term and at the
         end of this Agreement.

         SELLER agrees to pay for, and NABI shall not be obligated to provide,
         any materials or supplies which are used by SELLER in amounts
         exceeding two and one-half percent (2-1/2%) over one (1) set-up per
         donor for the production of the Plasma actually shipped to NABI during
         any consecutive three (3) month period throughout the term of this
         Agreement.  In the event SELLER fails to account, to NABI's
         satisfaction, for the disposition and use of the above-listed
         materials and supplies furnished by NABI, NABI shall have the right,
         in addition to any other rights and remedies it may have hereunder or
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         demand cash reimbursement or to set off or deduct from any payments
         owed to SELLER from NABI the amount of Thirteen Dollars ($13.00) per
         soft goods set-up not properly accounted for. This amount may be
         adjusted from time to time based on increased costs due to changes in
         the composition and/or pricing per soft goods set-up.

4.4      Ownership

         SELLER agrees that all machines, material and supplies furnished to
         SELLER by NABI in connection with this Agreement shall remain the sole
         property of NABI during the term of this Agreement and shall be
         returned to NABI at SELLER's sole cost and expense at the conclusion
         of the term of this Agreement or within twenty (20) days after receipt
         of notice of termination of this Agreement by NABI. SELLER shall
         maintain at its expense such insurance on such equipment, machines and
         supplies as NABI shall request.

                         ARTICLE 5.  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

5.1      Relationship of the Parties

         The relationship between NABI and SELLER is, and during the term
         hereof shall be, that of buyer and seller. SELLER is in no way a
         partner, legal representative or agent of NABI for any purpose
         whatsoever and has no right or authority to incur, assume or create,
         in writing or otherwise, any warranty, liability or obligation of any
         kind, expressed or implied, in the name of, or on behalf of NABI.

5.2      Right of First Refusal.

         If during the term of this Agreement or within three months thereafter
         SELLER decides to sell one or more Center, or any portion of one or
         more Center, to a non affiliated third party, whether such sale shall
         be by merger, consolidation, sale of assets or stock, or otherwise,
         and including a sale of Center by reason of a sale of SELLER, NABI
         shall have the right of first refusal to purchase such Center or
         portions thereof. SELLER shall notify NABI in writing of the terms of
         any bona fide offer which it has received (including the name of the
         prospective purchaser and its affiliates), and NABI shall have a
         period of 45 days from the date of such notice to terminate to notify
         SELLER of NABI's intention to purchase under the same (or economically
         equivalent) terms and conditions.

         If NABI declines to purchase any or all of the Center or any portion
         thereof under its right of first refusal, SELLER may not sell such
         Center or portion hereof unless prior to consummation of such sale,
         the purchaser delivers to NABI its unconditional agreement to assume
         this Agreement and to fully, faithfully and punctually discharge
         SELLER's obligations hereunder.

         In the event a Center or any portion thereof is sold, whether to NABI
         or to a third party, all advance payments for plasma not previously
         credited to NABI shall become immediately due and payable.


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5.3      Insurance and Indemnification

         SELLER hereby agrees to indemnify and hold NABI and its affiliates,
         agents, employees and directors harmless from any and all claims,
         losses, liabilities, damages, adverse publicity, attorneys' fees,
         costs and expenses which may be sustained by and/or claimed against
         NABI by virtue of the negligent or intentionally harmful performance
         of services rendered by SELLER, by breach by SELLER of any terms and
         conditions of this Agreement, by virtue of the defective or negligent
         preparation of Plasma or Plasma products sold by SELLER to NABI, or by
         virtue of any accident, event, condition or occurrences which may take
         place or originate at any Center.

         During the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year
         thereafter, Seller shall maintain product liability insurance with
         respect to all plasma sold hereunder in an amount not less than five
         hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).  Such insurance shall name NABI
         as an additional insured and shall provide that such insurance shall
         not be canceled except upon ten (10) days prior written notice to
         NABI.

5.4      Termination and Breach

         Upon the occurrence of any of the following events, either party shall
         be entitled: (i) to receive immediate written notice of the occurrence
         of such event by the other party; and (ii) to terminate this Agreement
         immediately by giving written notice of termination to the other
         party;

5.4.1    In the event of insolvency of the other party or in the event that an
         involuntary or voluntary petition in bankruptcy is filed by, against,
         or on behalf of the other party; or

5.4.2    In the event the other party makes a general assignment for the
         benefit of its creditors, or a receiver or trustee is appointed for
         its business or property; or

5.4.3    In the event of an unscheduled closure of the Center for any purpose
         for any period of time exceeding thirty (30) days.

5.4.4    In the event FDA Licensure and QPP certification is not obtained
         within eighteen (18) months from the date hereof or, once obtained,
         ceases or is suspended.

5.4.5    In the event the other party shall fail to perform or fulfill any of
         its obligations hereunder, or shall fail to observe the terms and
         conditions hereof and such failure shall continue to exist for thirty
         (30) days after written notice of such failure has been given to that
         party. Sections 5.4.3 and 5.4.4 are applicable on a single center
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         Failure or delay by NABI or SELLER following any breach of this
         Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of NABI's or SELLER's right to
         terminate this Agreement by reason of such occurrence or breach or by
         reason of the subsequent occurrence of any other event or breach.

5.5      Force Majeure

         Neither party shall be liable for non-performance caused by factors
         beyond that party's direct control, said factors including but not
         being limited to:

              (a)  Natural disasters or other "Acts of God";
              (b)  Riots, wars, or insurrections; and
              (c)  Actions of any governmental agency, including rules, laws,
              orders, regulations and restrictions.

5.6      Purchase Orders

         All sales of Plasma by SELLER to NABI hereunder shall be subject to
         the provisions of this Agreement and shall not be subject to the terms
         and conditions contained in any purchase order of NABI or confirmation
         of SELLER except insofar as any such purchase order or confirmation
         establishes the quantity or mix of Plasma ordered or sold thereunder
         and the delivery date and carrier thereof.

5.7      Termination

         No termination of this Agreement shall affect or impair in any respect
         any right or obligation of either party arising prior to the effective
         date of such termination.

5.8      Arbitration

         NABI and SELLER agree that any disputes or claims arising under or in
         connection with this Agreement, including the interpretation or
         application of this Agreement, shall be settled by arbitration in
         accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then
         in force. If the parties cannot agree upon a single arbitrator within
         ten (10) days after demand by either of them for arbitration. then
         each party shall select one arbitrator from a list of arbitrators
         supplied by the American Arbitration Association. The two arbitrators
         so selected shall then choose a third arbitrator in order that the
         dispute may be finally resolved by a majority of the panel of three
         arbitrators so selected. The decision of the arbitrator or arbitrators
         shall be final and binding upon the parties both as to law and fact.
         The expenses of the arbitration shall be shared equally by the
         parties, unless the arbitration award stated that the expense shall be
         otherwise assessed. Any such arbitration shall take place in Boca
         Raton, Florida.

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         This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the
         respective parties hereto and their successors and permitted assigns.
         This Agreement may not be assigned by SELLER without NABI's prior
         written consent. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in
         counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
         which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This
         Agreement and the Security Agreement represent the entire
         understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
         hereof, and supersedes any and all other prior agreements between the
         parties. The terms and provisions of this Agreement cannot be
         terminated or modified or amended except in writing and signed by the
         party against whom enforcement is sought. This Agreement shall be
         construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
         Florida without regard to conflicts of laws principles, and any suit,
         action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement may
         be commenced and maintained in any court of competent subject-matter
         jurisdiction in Broward County, Florida, and each party waives
         objection to such jurisdiction and venue. The provisions of this
         Agreement are severable and any invalidity, unenforceability or
         illegality in any provision or provisions hereof shall not affect the
         remaining provisions of this Agreement. In any suit, action or
         proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the
         prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of the amount of
         reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements actually billed to such
         party in connection therewith, including fees and disbursements on one
         or more appeals. All notices required or allowed hereunder shall be in
         writing and shall be deemed given upon (i) hand delivery or (ii) three
         days after deposit of the same in the United States certified mail,
         return receipt requested, first-class postage and registration fees
         prepaid and correctly addressed to the party for whom intended at
         their address written in the first paragraph hereof (Attention:
         President), or such other address as is most recently noticed for such
         party as aforesaid.  All references to gender or number in this
         Agreement shall be deemed interchangeably to have masculine, feminine,
         neuter, singular or plural meaning, as the sense of the context
         requires.

6.0      Authority to Execute

         SELLER hereby represents and warrants that it is not a party to, nor
         is it bound by any agreement which precludes or otherwise restricts
         the performance of its obligations hereunder. SELLER further
         represents and warrants that it has the right, legal capacity and
         authority to enter into this Agreement and that the execution of the
         Agreement has been duly authorized.


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates
set forth below.

NABI                                             SERACARE, INC.




By      /S/                                 By      /S/
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    John C. Carlisle                            Barry D. Plost
    Executive Vice President                    President
    Chief Operating Officer                     Chief Executive Officer

DATE:   1/3/97                              DATE:   12/4/97
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