IRVINE, Calif., June 25, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CombiMatrix Corporation (Nasdaq:CBMX), a molecular diagnostics company specializing in DNA-based diagnostic services for prenatal, postnatal, and pre-implantation genetic screening, today announced that it has hired seven sales representatives since June 1, 2015, and plans to add four more individuals to the team in Q3 of 2015. The Company also is adding professionals in key positions in other revenue-generating departments, including billing and reimbursement, genetic counseling and in the laboratory.
"Given the momentum in our test volume and our success in diagnostic test cash collections, we believe this is an opportune time to increase our sales team and accelerate our entry into new, promising territories," said Mark McDonough, President and Chief Executive Officer of CombiMatrix. "Our decision to move up the timing of new sales force hires was based on both the growing demand we've seen in the territories we've invested in and the sustained growth in our more established territories. We are supporting our field representatives with a newly hired inside sales organization to assist in optimizing utilization of our tests in current hospital accounts and to reach more physician call point targets.
"Our sales force expansion fits our overall focus on increasing test volume and growing revenues, and provides us with greater opportunities to capitalize on the anticipated growth in the markets we serve. We expect to end 2015 with a sales organization that is nearly doubled in size compared to the beginning of the year," he added.
About CombiMatrix Corporation
CombiMatrix Corporation provides valuable molecular diagnostic solutions and comprehensive clinical support to foster the highest quality in patient care. CombiMatrix specializes in prenatal diagnosis, miscarriage analysis for recurrent pregnancy loss, pediatric genetics and pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS), offering DNA-based testing for the detection of genetic abnormalities beyond what can be identified through traditional methodologies. CombiMatrix performs genetic testing utilizing a variety of advanced cytogenomic techniques, including chromosomal microarray, standardized and customized fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and high-resolution karyotyping. CombiMatrix is dedicated to providing high-level clinical support for healthcare professionals in order to help them incorporate the results of complex genetic testing into patient-centered medical decision making. Additional information about CombiMatrix is available at www.combimatrix.com or by calling 1-800-710-0624.
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