TUCSON, Ariz., March 21, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTGM), a provider of instruments and reagents for molecular profiling applications, today announced that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific under which HTG will have the right to develop a number of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for use with Thermo Fisher’s next-generation sequencing Ion PGM Dx System.

"We believe the combination of HTG EdgeSeq chemistry and automation platform with the Ion Torrent next-generation sequencing (NGS) platform is a great solution for clinical sequencing workflows in molecular diagnostic laboratories," stated TJ Johnson, HTG’s CEO.  “We believe this agreement will provide us important options for our planned diagnostic menu.”

About HTG Molecular Diagnostics:

Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, HTG's mission is to empower precision medicine at the local level. In 2013 the company commercialized its HTG Edge instrument platform and a portfolio of RNA assays that leverage HTG's proprietary nuclease protection chemistry. HTG's product offerings have since expanded to include its HTG EdgeSeq product line, which automates sample and targeted library preparation for next-generation sequencing. Additional information is available at www.htgmolecular.com.

Safe Harbor Statement:

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements associated with our business, capabilities of our technology and the benefits of our agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific (specifically its wholly owned subsidiary Life Technologies Corporation). Words such as "believe," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "intend," "will," "goal," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements necessarily contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations, are subject to known and unknown risks, and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks associated with our ability to successfully develop, manufacture and commercialize diagnostic products; difficulties that may be encountered with combining HTG EdgeSeq chemistry and automation platform with Life Technologies’ sequencing technology; and our ability to successfully improve customer workflows. These and other factors are described in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended September 30, 2015. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Contact:

Westwicke Partners
Jamar Ismail
Phone: 415-513-1282
Email: jamar.ismail@westwicke.com

TJ Johnson
President / CEO
HTG Molecular Diagnostics
Phone: 520-547-2827 x130
Email: tjjohnson@htgmolecular.com