Biocept Provides Update on COVID-19 Testing with More than 350,000 Samples Received to Date

Biocept, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOC), a leading provider of molecular diagnostic assays, products and services, announces that since the Company began offering SARS-CoV-2 testing services in June 2020, it has now received more than 350,000 samples for testing. These samples are processed using Biocept’s RT-PCR technology at its CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity molecular laboratory in San Diego.

“We are exceptionally proud to continue supporting our community with SARS-CoV-2 testing and providing healthcare providers with rapid turnaround of valuable information to help contain viral spread,” said Michael Nall, President and CEO of Biocept. “RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 currently remains an important component of our business while we focus on our core business, including the opportunity to serve patients diagnosed with advanced cancer through commercializing our differentiated CNSide™ neuro-oncology offerings.”

About Biocept

Biocept, Inc. develops and commercializes molecular diagnostic assays that provide physicians with clinically actionable information for treating and monitoring patients diagnosed with a variety of cancers. In addition to its broad portfolio of blood-based liquid biopsy assays, Biocept has developed the CNSide™ cerebrospinal fluid assay that detects cancer that has metastasized to the central nervous system. Biocept’s patented Target Selector™ technology captures and quantitatively analyzes CSF tumor cells for tumor-associated molecular markers, using technology first developed for use in blood. Biocept also is leveraging its molecular diagnostic capabilities to offer nationwide COVID-19 RT-PCR testing to support public health efforts during this unprecedented pandemic. For more information, visit www.biocept.com. Follow Biocept on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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