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[LETTERHEAD OF SALIVA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS, INC.]
February 2, 1998
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Saliva Diagnostic Systems, Inc.
Withdrawal of Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration
Statement on Form S-3
File No. 333-33429
Accession No. 0000950133-98-000202
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Registrant hereby requests, pursuant to Rule 477 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that the above-referenced amendment be
withdrawn by the Securities and Exchange Commission, as it was filed in error
on Thursday, January 29, 1998.
Please advise if there are any questions.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Kenneth J. McLachlan
Kenneth J. McLachlan
President and Chief Executive Officer
