AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS INC
10-Q, 1995-09-14
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			       UNITED STATES
		   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
			  WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

				 FORM 10-Q

[X]           QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
		   OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended.................... July 31, 1995

				    OR

[ ]             TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
	      15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from...................to..................

Commission file number.........................................0-6375 

			American Cytogenetics, Inc.                    
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	  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

	  Delaware                                  95-2701324
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(State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)

	6440 Coldwater Canyon, North Hollywood, California 91606     
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    (Address of principal executive offices)              (zip code)        

Registrant's telephone number:  (818) 766-1286                   
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	 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
		      if changed since last year)

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 twelve (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    

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, as 
of September 8, 1995 was 4,481,023.

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		       AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS, INC.
			       FORM 10-Q
				 INDEX




PART I - Financial Information                                  Page
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Item 1. Financial Statements:

	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet -                           2
	July 31, 1995 and January 31, 1995  

	Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations -          
	Three Months Ended July 31, 1995 and 1994                        3

	Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations -          
	Six Months Ended July 31, 1995 and 1994                          4

	Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows -          
	Six Months Ended July 31, 1995 and 1994                          5

	Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements             7

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial               
	     Condition and Results of Operations                         9

Item 5. Other Information                                        13

		Signatures                                                     14

				     
				     
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      PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
      Item I. Financial Statements

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			AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS, INC.
		   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

<CAPTION>

                                                JULY 31, 1995  JANUARY 31, 1995
                                                -------------  ----------------
                                                (Unaudited)
<S>                                             <C>               <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                     $    6,888        $   35,279
  Accounts receivable, net                         738,726           775,568
  Supplies                                          58,397            49,020
  Prepaid expenses                                  71,821           101,889
                                                ----------        ----------
	Total current assets                              875,832           961,756

Equipment and improvements, net                    284,479           211,679
Customer list, net                                 130,804           146,193
Deferred costs and other assets                     22,465            18,933
                                                ----------        ----------
	Total assets                                   $1,313,580        $1,338,561
                                                ==========        ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current portion of long-term debt and IRS
    obligation                                  $  176,339        $   68,429
  Accounts payable, trade                          583,056           557,462
  Cash overdraft                                    57,279                 0
  Due to affiliates                                 44,409            42,619
  Other current liabilities                        528,371           566,335 
                                     											----------        ----------
	Total current liabilities                       1,389,454         1,234,845

Long-term debt and IRS obligation, net of 
  current portion                                  634,173           690,105
Other Liabilities                                   25,000            25,000
                                                ----------        ----------
     Total liabilities                           2,048,627         1,949,950
                                     											----------        ----------
Stockholders' deficit:
  Preferred stock, $10 par value - Authorized
    300,000 shares; 32,988 issued (liquidated      
    value $515,408 and $501,868 at July 31,
    1995 and January 31, 1995, respectively)       329,880           329,880
  Common stock, $.01 par value - Authorized
    20,000,000 shares; 4,540,499 issued at
    July 31, and January 31, 1995                   45,405            45,405
  Additional paid-in capital                     3,803,227         3,803,227
  Accumulated deficit                           (4,836,713)       (4,713,055)
  Less treasury stock, at cost                     (76,846)          (76,846)
                                                ----------        ----------    
    Total stockholders' deficit                   (735,047)         (611,389)
                                                ----------        ----------
    Total liabilities and
    stockholders' deficit                       $1,313,580        $1,338,561
                                                ==========        ==========



See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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			 AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS, INC.
	    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
				 (UNAUDITED)

<CAPTION>

                                                   Three Months ended July 31,
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                     1995            1994
                                                     ----            ----
<S>                                               <C>             <C>

REVENUES                                          $1,280,379      $1,395,672

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
	Production                                          907,384         989,289
	Selling and marketing                                72,982          89,530
	General and administrative                          364,767         303,427
                                                  ----------      ----------
Total costs and expenses                           1,345,133       1,382,246
                                                  ----------      ----------
Operating income (loss)                              (64,754)         13,426

Other expense (principally interest)                  23,596          13,086
                                                  ----------      ----------
Net income (loss)                                 $  (88,350)     $      340
                                                  ==========      ==========


Preferred dividend requirements                        6,770           6,770
                                                  ----------      ----------
Net loss applicable to common shares              $  (95,120)     $   (6,430)
                                                  ==========      ==========

Weighted average number of common 
  shares outstanding                               4,481,023       4,481,023


Net loss per common share                         $    (0.02)     $     0.00
                                                  ==========      ==========



See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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			AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS, INC.
	     CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
				 (UNAUDITED)

<CAPTION>
						
                                                Six Months ended July 31,
                                                -------------------------
                                                   1995            1994
                                                   ----            ---- 
<S>                                             <C>             <C>

REVENUES                                        $2,655,677      $2,756,887

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
	Production                                      1,846,929       1,941,234
	Selling and marketing                             161,593         174,858
	General and administrative                        723,370         656,085
                                                ----------      ----------
Total costs and expenses                         2,731,892       2,772,177
                                                ----------      ----------
Operating loss                                     (76,215)        (15,290)
						
Other expense (principally interest)               (47,443)         27,941
                                                ----------      ----------
Net loss                                        $ (123,658)     $  (43,231)
                                                ==========      ==========


Preferred dividend requirements                     13,540          13,540
                                                ----------      ----------
Net loss applicable to common shares            $ (137,198)     $  (56,771)
                                                ==========      ==========

Weighted average number of common 
  shares outstanding                             4,481,023       4,481,023

 
Net loss per common share                       $    (0.03)     $    (0.01)
                                                ==========      ==========




See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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			   AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS, INC.
		 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
				   (UNAUDITED)

<CAPTION>
						
                                         Six Months ended July 31,
                                         -------------------------
                                             1995           1994
                                             ----           ----
<S>                                      <C>             <C>   
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net loss                                $ (123,658)     $  (43,231)
	Adjustments to reconcile net 
	  loss to net cash used 
	  by operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization               51,190          35,735
	Provision for losses on accounts
	  receivable                                11,902         125,175

	Changes in assets and liabilities:
	  Accounts receivable                       24,940        (211,497)
	  Supplies                                  (9,377)          5,271
	  Prepaid expenses                          30,068         (20,335)
	  Other assets                              (3,532)        (40,100)
	  Accounts payable                          25,594          36,357
	  Other current liabilities                (36,174)        (91,070)
                                        	----------      ----------
NET CASH USED IN
  OPERATING ACTIVITIES                      (29,047)       (203,695)
                                         ----------      ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Increase in cash overdraft                  57,279          27,744
	Repayment of debt                          (48,117)        (36,072)
	Payment on capital lease obligations             0         (12,531)
                                         ----------      ----------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
  FINANCING ACTIVITIES                        9,162         (20,859)  
                                         ----------      ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to property and equipment        (8,506)        (14,302)   
                                         ----------      ----------
NET DECREASE IN CASH                        (28,391)       (238,856)

CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD                  35,279         245,639
                                         ----------      ----------
CASH AT END OF PERIOD                    $    6,888      $    6,783
                                         ==========      ==========




See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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			  AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS, INC.
	       CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
				 (UNAUDITED)

<CAPTION>

                                                   Six Months ended July 31,
                                                   -------------------------
                                                      1995           1994
                                                      ----           ----
<S>                                                <C>            <C>

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH 
 FLOW INFORMATION:

Cash paid for interest                             $  47,443      $   27,941
                                                   =========      ==========

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH 
 INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Purchase of assets with long-
 term debt                                         $ 100,095
                                                   =========





See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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			AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS, INC.
	NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 


NOTE 1:  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements for American 
Cytogenetics, Inc. (the "Company"), have been prepared in accordance with 
generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information 
and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required
by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
Certain reclassification of the prior year financial statements have been made
to conform such information to current period presentation.  In the opinion of
management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, 
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been made.

Income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing the net income or loss
for each period, adjusted for required preferred stock dividends, by the 
weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Income (loss) per common 
share does not provide for the effects of shares issuable contingent upon the
exercise of the stock options because the effect would be immaterial or
anti-dilutive.  

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in 
the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
January 31, 1995.

The results of operations for the three and six months ended July 31, 1995 and
1994 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full
year.

NOTE 2: GOING CONCERN

The Company has incurred losses from operations for the past three fiscal 
years, has negative working capital and a capital deficiency.  The Company has 
been notified by its largest customer that, due to budgetory shortfalls, test
volume may be reduced significantly.  These conditions raise substantial doubt 
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.  The accompanying 
consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might 
result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

NOTE 3: CONTINGENCIES

On August 11, 1992, a complaint was filed, MARY LOU BACK V. AMERICAN 
CYTOGENETICS, ET AL., Case BC061917, in the Superior Court of California for 
the County of Los Angeles, against the Company, Cancer Screening Services 
("CSS"), Earl Brian, Alice Hendricks, Liston Witherill, Allan Tessler, Gary 
Prince and Dwight Geduldig.  Each of the above named individuals, except Allan

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Tessler, is or at one time was a member of the Board of Directors of the 
Company.  The Complaint alleges that Ms. Back, who was employed as President 
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and CSS from May 1990 to January
1992, was wrongfully terminated in violation of public policy and various other
reasons.  The complaint seeks damages in the amount of $200,000 plus punitive 
damages and indemnification from Internal Revenue Service "IRS" assessments 
against Back for taxes not paid by CSS.  In October 1993 the court granted the 
Company's motion to dismiss Back's claim for indemnification and on March 22,
1994 the court granted the Company's motion for summary adjudication of Back's
remaining claims.  Back's subsequent request for reconsideration of the summary
adjudication order has been denied.  Back has filed a Notice of Appeal.  The 
Company has vigorously defended the action and is unable to predict the outcome
at this time.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company's revenues are derived from the sale of testing services for 
gynecological cytology (Pap testing), certain sexually transmitted diseases 
(primarily Chlamydia trachomatis) and histopathology testing.  As in years 
past, the majority of the Company's revenues (approximately 76%) are derived 
from the sales of Pap tests.  While this represents a lower percentage than 
in the past, Pap testing remains the Company's major business focus.

The Company has been notified by its largest customer that, due to budgetary
shortfalls, test volume may be reduced significantly.  The Company's primary
marketing focus has been and continues to be on publicly financed (either
directly or through tax exemptions) reproductive health agencies and
organizations.  The purchasing ability of such agencies and organizations is
generally dictated by their ability to appropriate or otherwise generate
funding.  As such, there is a high degree of price sensitivity in this
marketplace.  Management believes that price sensitivity will continue to be
a driving factor for the foreseeable future.

The Company's ability to continue to compete successfully for this business 
depends to a large extent on its ability to control costs, particularly labor 
costs.  In fiscal year 1991, regulations were enacted in the State of 
California that limited the number of cytology slides that a cytotechnologist 
could analyze in a 24-hour period.  These limits were lower than those for other
states.  As a result, labor costs increased substantially, with a concomitant
negative impact on the Registrant's ability to compete in its historical market.

Management's efforts have focussed on controlling production costs in order to 
improve the Company's competitive position.  These efforts include staff 
reorganization and increased use of automation for administrative and reporting 
functions.  In fiscal year 1995, the Company established a test processing 
facility in Missouri in order to increase capacity at reduced cost.  In the 
first half of the current fiscal year, approximately 26% of the Company's Pap 
tests were performed at the new facility.  Management plans to continue to
increase capacity in Missouri and to aggressively market lower priced tests.

COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1995 AND JULY 31, 1994

Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal year 1996 decreased approximately 
$115,000 or 8% as compared to the same period in fiscal year 1995.  The lower 
revenues reflect lower unit pricing and lower volumes in cytology and sexually 
transmitted disease testing.


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Changes in revenues as compared to the same period in fiscal year 1995 by test 
segment are as follows:  cytology revenue decreased by approximately $91,000 
due to lower unit pricing and lower volumes; histopathology revenue increased 
by approximately $3,000 due to higher unit pricing; and revenue for sexually 
transmitted disease testing decreased by approximately $27,000 due to lower 
unit pricing.

Total production expenses decreased approximately $82,000 or 8% over the same 
period last fiscal year and production expenses as a percent of sales remained 
constant.  Management believes that the Company's combined cost structure, with
its California and Missouri operations, should continue to generate margins 
more consistent with or improved over prior periods for cytology services.

Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately $17,000 or 18% due to 
reduced expenses in the quarter ended July 31, 1995 for convention attendance 
and related travel expenses in addition to reduced staffing as the sales and 
service effort is reduced to private physicians.  The Company is continuing 
its efforts to attract additional cytology business consistent with increases 
in capacity. 

General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $61,000 or 20% 
due to expenses incurred in the current quarter related to the management of 
the added Missouri facility and increased staffing associated with efforts to 
collect from third parties which were offset partially by decreased bad debt 
expense due to improved collections on business billed directly to patients 
and third parties.  Also contributing to the increase when comparing the two 
quarters was the one time removal of approximately $48,000 of consulting 
expenses in the prior quarter.

The approximate $11,000 increase in other expense is due to increased interest 
expense as a result of the interest on a note signed in the quarter ended 
July 31, 1995 to finance computer hardware necessary for the new laboratory 
information system.  In addition, interest expense increased due to interest
on the obligation owed to the previous owner of assets purchased in relation to 
the start of the Company's Missouri facility.  

The results of operations for the three months ended July 31, 1995 decreased 
by $89,000 compared with the three months ended July 31, 1994 due primarily 
to reduced testing volumes coupled with increased general and administrative 
expenses.


COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1995 AND JULY 31, 1994

Revenues for the first two quarters of fiscal year 1996 decreased approximately
$101,000 or 4% as compared to the same period in fiscal year 1995.  The lower 
revenues reflect lower unit pricing  and lower volume in cytology testing.

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Changes in revenues as compared to the same period in fiscal year 1995 by test 
segment are as follows:  cytology revenue decreased by approximately $131,000 
due to lower unit pricing and lower volumes; histopathology revenue increased 
by approximately $17,000 due to higher unit pricing; and revenue for sexually 
transmitted disease testing increased by approximately $13,000 due to increased
test volumes, partially offset by lower unit pricing.

Total production expenses decreased approximately $94,000 or 5% over the same 
period last fiscal year and production expenses as a percent of sales remained
constant.  Management believes that the Company's combined cost structure, with 
its California and Missouri operations, should continue to generate margins 
more consistent with or improved over prior periods for cytology services.

Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately $13,000 or 8% due to
reduced expenses for convention attendance and related travel expenses in 
addition to reduced staffing as the sales and service effort is reduced to 
private physicians.  The Company is continuing its efforts to attract 
additional cytology business consistent with increases in capacity.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $67,000 or 10% due 
to expenses incurred in the current period related to the management of the
added Missouri facility and increased staffing associated with efforts to
collect from third parties which were partially offset by decreased bad debt
expense due to improved collections on business billed directly to patients and
third parties.  Also contributing to the increase when comparing the two periods
was the one time removal of approximately $48,000 of consulting expenses in the
prior period.

The approximate $20,000 increase in other expense is due to increased interest 
expense as a result of the interest on a note signed in the quarter ended 
April 30, 1995 to finance computer hardware necessary for the new laboratory
information system.  In addition, interest expense increased due to interest
on the obligation owed to the previous owner of assets purchased in relation to
the start of the Company's Missouri facility.  

The net loss from operations for the six months ended July 31, 1995 
increased by $80,000 compared with the six months ended July 31, 1994 
due primarily to the decreased cytology revenues coupled with 
increased general and administrative expenses.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Working capital decreased approximately $241,000 from a deficit of 
approximately $273,000 at January 31, 1995 to a deficit of $514,000 
at July 31, 1995 primarily as a result of the loss from operations 
and the financing of the purchase of computer hardware with a 
relatively short note (16 months).

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Capital expenditures were approximately $109,000 and $14,000, respectively, for
the six months ended July 31, 1995 and 1994.  Purchases in the current period 
were for computer hardware and software development associated with the 
Company's effort to develop a new laboratory information system.  The hardware
portion was financed by lease requiring payments over 16 months. 

On May 12, 1992 the Company reached an informal installment agreement with the 
IRS on a payment plan for approximately $525,000 of unpaid payroll taxes, 
interest and penalties.  The IRS has established a lien against the company's 
assets for repayment of this liability.

Management's plans include seeking and obtaining additional cash through 
issuance of stock or other financing alternatives.  Proceeds from financing 
activities are intended to be used in paying down debt, modernizing plant and 
equipment, and providing working capital.  In addition, as part of implementing
management's plans, the Company is: continuing to pursue cost reductions; 
continuing renegotiations with the IRS for a more favorable settlement; 
planning to obtain and implement current information technology to reduce 
certain operating costs and increase billing efficiencies; and focusing on
strengthening certain operating controls.  Although no assurance can be given,
the Company believes that it will be able to meet its obligations during fiscal
year 1996.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings: None

Item 2. Changes in Securities: None

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities: None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders: None

Item 5. Other Information

	Effective August 31, 1995, Earl W. Brian, MD resigned for personal
	reasons from the Company's Board of Directors.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

	(a) Exhibits: None

	(b) Exhibits: None






				  






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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 thereunto duly authorized.


			      AMERICAN CYTOGENETICS, INC.  



Dated:  September 8, 1995     /s/  Eric W. Hoffman     
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                              Eric W. Hoffman
                              Chief Financial Officer







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