As of January 26, 2006 Ivax Corporation has been acquired byTeva Pharmaceuticals Industries, Ltd.
As a result of this acquisition, Ivax Diagnostics is now approximately 72% owned by Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries, Ltd.
For more information about Teva, please access their web site using the following link:
http://www.tevapharm.com

If you would like to contact IVAX Diagnostics Customer Service:

Customer Service - U.S.A.:
(800) 327-4565 or (305) 324-2300
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)

or e-mail:
investor_relations@ivaxdiagnostics.com

IVAX DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
2140 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127 U.S.A.
TEL: (305) 324-2338
FAX: (305) 324-2395