About Chembio

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. may actually refer to Chembio Diagnostic Systems, Inc. Preservation Technologies' Canada facility and
logistics are designed to provide the maximum amount of security for all
materials while in transit and on site.ca , or contact Jason Graham, Director of
Operations , at 819-243-6661 or graham@preservationtechnologies.

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based manufacturers of rapid
HIV 1&2 test kits . Proprietary software tracks the
location of each item throughout all stages of treatment and preserves
arrangement and original order.

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Chembio develops,
manufactures, and markets point of care medical diagnostic tests for the
diagnosis of infectious diseases and other conditions in both humans and
animals.

IRG will strive to increase investor and media awareness of Chembio
Diagnostics within the U.

For more information on Chembio, go to www.preservationtechnologies.
Webcasts of both presentations will be available on the "Investor Center"
section of the company's corporate website (http://www.hivplusmag.com), as well as other publishing, direct marketing and
e-commerce properties, including Alyson Publications, SpecPub, Inc.

Libraries are physical or virtual places where users can find selected and categorized collections of information resources, and help in finding and using those collections.

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("IRG") based in New York City to
serve as its financial communications firm. Chembio
undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date
hereof or to reflect any change in Chembio 's expectations with regard to
these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events.com); and, HIVPlus
(http://www.

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Chembio Diagnostics is one of only two U."
Preservation Technologies has offered mass deacidification for 12 years,
successfully treating over 1 million items for libraries and archives
throughout the world. The Gatineau facility is world
class and a tremendous resource for Canadian institutions. Preservation Technologies has pioneered the
cutting-edge Bookkeeper mass deacidification process. With Bookkeeper, paper
is exposed to acid-neutralizing chemicals.

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Preservation Technologies continually refines its processes in response to
the evolving needs of libraries and archives.

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S.ca. The patented Bookkeeper process has set
the standard for safety and effectiveness in removing harmful acids from
paper.
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serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, today
announced its plans to present at two investment conferences in March in San
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IRG also houses a full-service public relations arm that specializes in
building awareness of its companies within the financial and trade media ,
as well as the public at large.com.
Factors that may impact Chembio's success are more fully disclosed in
Chembio's most recent public filings with the U.S.

We are extremely excited to
announce the opening of this facility in response to an increased demand from
Canadian institutions .
After working in the archival supply industry, Jason Graham, Director of
Operations at Preservation Technologies Canada, is "excited to have an
integral role in preserving Canadian heritage.

About Preservation Technologies
Preservation Technologies Canada is located at:
156 Rue de Varennes
Gatineau, QC J8T 8G4
To learn more about Preservation Technologies Canada
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"Canada is a world leader in
mass deacidification and preservation initiatives. The company's
presentation is currently scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 at 4:25 p.m.

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S. IRG arranges one-on-one meetings
for its portfolio companies with pre-qualified money managers handling
investment portfolios that range from $10 million to $10 billion+ selected
from its proprietary contact base of over 33,000 qualified fund managers
who have an investing history in small cap stocks. In Canada, the Bibliotheque Nationale du Quebec, the
Library and Archives Canada, and Whitehern, City of Hamilton Museums have
tapped Preservation Technologies to preserve their collections.com, PlanetOut.

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S. SAN FRANCISCO, PlanetOut Inc. PlanetOut's
presentation for this event is currently scheduled for Monday, March 13 at
1:50 p. Representing the company will be Lowell Selvin, and Jeff
Soukup, executive vice president and chief operating officer.

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Actual results ,
events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking
statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon
a variety of factors, including, but not limited to Chembio's ability to
obtain additional financing and the demand for Chembio's products .

PlanetOut Inc. to Present at Two Upcoming Investment Conferences

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Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. market by introducing the company and its
management to pre-qualified investment professionals and both national and
specific industry trade publications.

The Investor Relations Group, Inc., (IRG) founded in 1996, represents
select publicly traded companies, with a unique specialization for
assisting those in the small-cap sector. IRG is a full-service
corporate communications company offering services for its portfolio
companies that include writing all press releases and shareholder
communications and serving as primary contact for the investing community . Libraries and
archival repositories of all types across Canada utilize the Bookkeeper spray
products and system. PST
and representing PlanetOut will be Lowell Selvin, chairman and chief executive
officer .

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The treatment goals set forth by UNAIDS' 3x5
initiative and the Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (the U.S.advocate.com.

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In the future, U. Chembio is located
at 3661 Horseblock Road , Medford, NY 11763.
PlanetOut Inc.com, and OUT+ABOUT Travel, as well as localized versions of the
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PlanetOut brands also include The Advocate (http://www. For more
information, please visit http://www.

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Securities and Exchange
Commission. Bookkeeper is safe for both materials and people .
PlanetOut will present at the JMP Securities 5th Annual Research
Conference, to be held March 7-9, 2006 in San Francisco. An
archived replay of both webcasts will also be available following each event.com); Out
(http://www.planetoutinc.

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It is capable of
handling books, scores, archival documents, newspapers, and oversized
materials."
The deterioration of acid-containing paper is a formidable challenge for
libraries and archives worldwide. Using a suspension of magnesium
oxide particles to neutralize the acid and leave a protective alkaline
reserve, Bookkeeper halts deterioration and adds hundreds of years to the
paper's life. PlanetOut, based in San Francisco with
additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Buenos Aires, offers
FORTUNE 1000 and Global 500 advertisers access to what it believes to be the
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PRESS RELEASE Chembio Diagnostics Hires The Investor Relations Group of New York

Chembio Diagnostics has significant additional opportunities in world
markets for rapid testing for Tuberculosis and Chagas Disease, endemic in
Latin America afflicting 20 million with an annual fatality of 50,000. (Chembio) possesses expertise in the development
and manufacturing of rapid test products for various infectious diseases,
including HIV, Tuberculosis and Chagas Disease . References to Chembio
Diagnostics, Inc. For further information, please visit the
company's website at www.

Libraries + Archives Drive State-of-the-Art Preservation Methods

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government's unprecedented commitment of $15 billion dollars) will fuel a
demand for HIV test kits that is estimated to be approximately 500 hundred
million worldwide.investorrelationsgroup .com site, in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

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;
the 100%-owned subsidiary of Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. Preservation Technologies Canada
features the patented Bookkeeper(R ) process and equipment.

Preservation Technologies provides products and services to preserve paper
and books for libraries worldwide.m. is the leading global media and entertainment company
exclusively serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
community.

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investor
inquiries relating to Chembio Diagnostics can be directed to The Investor
Relations Group, New York, NY, Telephone: (212) 825-3210, Fax (212)
825-3229.com

About The Investor Relations Group, Inc. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding
the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its
management.
In addition, the company is also presenting at the JPMorgan Internet
Conference , to be held March 13-14, 2006 in New York.com).

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(OTC BB: CEMI) has
hired The Investor Relations Group , Inc. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based
on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. It is the only mass
deacidification process that meets current and projected OSHA, FTC, and EPA
consumer and environmental requirements.

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Canadian Institutions at Cutting -Edge of Mass Deacidification

GATINEAU, Quebec, In response to the preservation
needs of libraries and archives in Canada, Preservation Technologies opened a
new treatment facility in Gatineau, Quebec.com,
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended. The new treatment facility helps Canadian institutions maintain the
lead in mass deacidification. At four existing facilities,
more than 4,000 linear meters of manuscripts and records have been treated, as
well as thousands of musical scores and parts. The Bookkeeper chemistry is proven safe and
suitable for all paper-based materials, and will not cause any fading,
running, or transfer of inks.

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"Our new facility helps us better serve the preservation needs and
interests of Canada's libraries and archives," said James Burd, Chief
Operating Officer for Preservation Technologies. Bookkeeper has been proven safe for
books , manuscripts, inks and bindings. EST.