10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

OR

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission File Number: 000-30975

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TRANSGENOMIC, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	91-1789357
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
12325 Emmet Street, Omaha, Nebraska	68164
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(402) 452-5400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x No   o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes   x No   o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	o	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes   o    No   x

As of May 8, 2014, the number of shares of common stock outstanding was 7,353,695.

TRANSGENOMIC, INC.

INDEX

		Page No.
PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2013 (Audited)	3
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	4
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	5
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	6
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013	7
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	26
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	26
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION	27
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	27
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	27
Item 6.	Exhibits	27
Signatures		29

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

	March 31,
	2014			December 31,
	(unaudited)			2013
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,743		$	1,626
Accounts receivable, net	6,191			5,314
Inventories, net	4,053			3,957
Other current assets	693			938
Total current assets	12,680			11,835
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Equipment	11,304			11,255
Furniture, fixtures & leasehold improvements	3,874			3,874
	15,178			15,129
Less: accumulated depreciation	(13,269		)	(13,126		)
	1,909			2,003
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill	6,918			6,918
Intangibles, net	8,899			9,195
Other assets	311			327
	$	30,717		$	30,278
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	—		$	242
Accounts payable	2,661			2,860
Accrued compensation	1,296			1,330
Accrued expenses	1,809			2,037
Deferred revenue	1,212			1,088
Other liabilities	1,068			1,068
Total current liabilities	8,046			8,625
LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt, less current maturities	3,758			6,318
Common stock warrant liability	550			600
Accrued preferred stock dividend	2,216			1,986
Other long-term liabilities	1,855			1,303
Total liabilities	16,425			18,832
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,029,502 and 2,586,205 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	40			26
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 7,353,695 and 7,353,695 shares issued and outstanding, respectively (1)	73			73
Additional paid-in capital (1)	186,685			179,459
Accumulated other comprehensive income	402			390
Accumulated deficit	(172,908		)	(168,502		)
Total stockholders’ equity	14,292			11,446
	$	30,717		$	30,278

(1) The shares of common stock and additional paid-in capital for all periods presented reflect the one-for-twelve reverse stock split that took effect on January 27, 2014.

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
NET SALES	$	6,251		$	7,374
COST OF GOODS SOLD:	3,757			4,119
Gross profit	2,494			3,255
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative	5,288			6,311
Research and development	745			764
	6,033			7,075
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS	(3,539		)	(3,820		)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net	(182		)	(153		)
Warrant revaluation	50			400
Other, net	—			53
	(132		)	300
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(3,671		)	(3,520		)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	505			66
NET LOSS	$	(4,176	)	$	(3,586	)
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS	(230		)	(181		)
NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	(4,406	)	$	(3,767	)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE (1)	$	(0.60	)	$	(0.54	)
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING (1)	7,353,695			7,000,292

(1) Net loss per share and the number of shares used in the per share calculations for all periods presented reflect the one-for-twelve reverse stock split that took effect on January 27, 2014.

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014			2013
Net Loss	$	(4,176	)	$	(3,586	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	12			(173		)
Comprehensive Loss	$	(4,164	)	$	(3,759	)

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2014

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

	Preferred Stock			Common Stock (1)
	Outstanding Shares	Par Value		Outstanding Shares	Par Value			Additional Paid-in Capital (1)		Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Total
Balance, January 1, 2013	2,586,205	$	26	5,970,478	$	64		$	171,538	$	(151,789	)	$	435		$	20,274
Net loss	—	—		—	—			—		(15,987		)	—			(15,987		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—			—		—			(45		)	(45		)
Stock-based compensation	—	—		—	—			360		—			—			360
Private placement, net	—	—		1,383,217	14			7,556		—			—			7,570
Other	—	—		—	(5		)	5		—			—			—
Dividends on preferred stock	—	—		—	—			—		(726		)	—			(726		)
Balance, December 31, 2013	2,586,205	$	26	7,353,695	$	73		$	179,459	$	(168,502	)	$	390		$	11,446
Net loss	—	—		—	—			—		(4,176		)	—			(4,176		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	—	—		—	—			—		—			12			12
Stock-based compensation	—	—		—	—			270		—			—			270
Preferred stock agreement	1,443,297	14		—	—			6,956		—			—			6,970
Dividends on preferred stock	—	—		—	—			—		(230		)	—			(230		)
Balance, March 31, 2014	4,029,502	$	40	7,353,695	$	73		$	186,685	$	(172,908	)	$	402		$	14,292

(1) The common stock shares and additional paid-in capital for all periods presented reflect the one-for-twelve reverse stock split that took effect on January 27, 2014.

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended   March 31,
	2014			2013
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(4,176	)	$	(3,586	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	493			744
Stock-based compensation	331			164
Provision for losses on doubtful accounts	673			1,581
Provision for losses on inventory obsolescence	55			—
Warrant revaluation	(50		)	(400		)
Loss on sale of fixed assets	—			9
Gain on foreign currency settlement	—			(62		)
Deferred tax provision	509			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(1,542		)	(1,474		)
Inventories	(149		)	212
Other current assets	263			(157		)
Accounts payable	(203		)	(720		)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(70		)	355
Net cash flows used in operating activities	(3,866		)	(3,334		)
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(45		)	(87		)
Acquisition	—			(849		)
Other assets	(48		)	(127		)
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(93		)	(1,063		)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(57		)	(104		)
Issuance of preferred stock, net	6,970			—
Issuance of common stock, net	—			7,570
Payment of deferred financing costs	—			(60		)
Proceeds from borrowings	1,400			6,433
Principal payment on note payable	(4,242		)	(6,171		)
Net cash flows provided by financing activities	4,071			7,668
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	5			(39		)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	117			3,232
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	1,626			4,497
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	1,743		$	7,729
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	157		$	262
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INFORMATION
Dividends accrued on preferred stock	$	230		$	181
Deferred financing costs in accounts payable	—			197

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Business Description.

Transgenomic, Inc. is a global biotechnology company advancing personalized medicine in the detection and treatment of cancer and inherited diseases through its proprietary molecular technologies and world-class clinical and research services. Our operations are organized and reviewed by management along our product lines and presented in the following two complementary business segments:

• Laboratory Services. Our laboratories specialize in genetic testing for cardiology, neurology, mitochondrial disorders and oncology. Our Patient Testing laboratories located in New Haven, Connecticut and Omaha, Nebraska are certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment as high complexity labs and our Omaha facility is also accredited by the College of American Pathologists. Our Biomarker Identification laboratory located in Omaha, Nebraska also provides pharmacogenomics research services supporting Phase II and Phase III clinical trials conducted by pharmaceutical companies. Our laboratories employ a variety of genomic testing service technologies, including ICE COLD-PCR technology. ICE COLD-PCR is a proprietary platform technology that can be run in any laboratory with standard PCR technology and that enables detection of multiple unknown mutations from virtually any sample type including tissue biopsies, blood, cell-free DNA (“cfDNA”) and circulating tumor cells at levels greater than 1,000-fold higher than standard DNA sequencing techniques.

• Genetic Assays and Platforms. Our proprietary product is the WAVE® System, which has broad applicability to genetic variation detection in both molecular genetic research and molecular diagnostics. We also distribute bioinstruments produced by other manufacturers (“OEM Equipment”) through our sales and distribution network. Service contracts to maintain installed systems are sold and supported by our technical support personnel. The installed WAVE base and some OEM Equipment platforms generate a demand for consumables that are required for the continued operation of the bioinstruments. We develop, manufacture and sell these consumable products. In addition, we manufacture and sell consumable products that can be used on multiple, independent platforms. These products include SURVEYOR® Nuclease and a range of chromatography columns.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 was derived from our audited balance sheet as of that date. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2013 contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

Following approval of our shareholders, on January 15, 2014, our Board of Directors approved a reverse split of our common stock, par value $0.01, at a ratio of one-for-twelve. This reverse stock split became effective on January 27, 2014 and, unless otherwise indicated, all share amounts, per share data, share prices, exercise prices and conversion rates set forth in these notes and the accompanying consolidated financial statements have, where applicable, been adjusted retroactively to reflect this reverse stock split.

Principles of Consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Transgenomic, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Risks and Uncertainties.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Certain risks and uncertainties are inherent in our day-to-day operations and in the process of preparing our financial statements. The more significant of those risks are presented below and throughout the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates.

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. In addition, estimates and assumptions associated with the determination of the fair value of certain assets and related impairments require considerable judgment by management. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications.

Certain prior period amounts of selling, general and administrative expenses have been reclassified to cost of goods sold in order to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net earnings.

Fair Value.

Unless otherwise specified, book value approximates fair market value. The common stock warrant liability is recorded at fair value. See Note 9 - “Fair Value” to the notes to our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Cash and Cash Equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments with original maturities at the date of acquisition of three months or less.

Concentrations of Cash.

From time to time, we may maintain a cash position with financial institutions in amounts that exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses on such accounts as of March 31, 2014.

Accounts Receivable.

The following is a summary of activity for the allowance for doubtful accounts during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Write-Offs			Ending Balance
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	$	3,838	$	673	$	(971	)	$	3,540
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	$	2,171	$	1,581	$	(1,203	)	$	2,549

While payment terms are generally 30 days, we have also provided extended payment terms in certain cases. In addition, we operate globally and the payment terms for some of our international customers may be greater than 90 days. Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount and shown net of allowance for doubtful accounts and contractual allowances. The estimate made for doubtful accounts is based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a quarterly basis. We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts by assigning a consistent reserve percentage to each accounts receivable aging category and contractual allowances by regularly evaluating individual customer payment history. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible and all collection efforts have been exhausted. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, in accordance with our stated policy,  we wrote-off approximately $1.0 million of accounts receivable, related to services rendered in prior year periods, determined to be uncollectible.

Inventories.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market net of allowance for obsolete inventory. Cost is computed using standard costs for finished goods and average or latest actual cost for raw materials and work in process, which approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

The following is a summary of activity for the allowance for obsolete inventory during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Write-Offs			Ending Balance
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	$	799	$	55	$	(5	)	$	849
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	$	616	$	—	$	(5	)	$	611

We determine the allowance for obsolescence by evaluating inventory quarterly for items deemed to be slow moving or obsolete.

Property and Equipment.

Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

Leasehold improvements	1 to 10 years
Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7 years
Production equipment	3 to 7 years
Computer equipment	3 to 7 years
Research and development equipment	2 to 7 years

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Included in depreciation for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.1 million related to equipment acquired under capital leases.

Goodwill.

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over fair value of assets acquired and is not amortized. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually. We perform this impairment analysis during the fourth quarter of each year or when a significant event occurs that may impact goodwill. Impairment occurs when the carrying value is determined to be not recoverable, thereby causing the carrying value of the goodwill to exceed its fair value. If impaired, the asset’s carrying value is reduced to its fair value. No events have transpired in the three months ended March 31, 2014 that would require an impairment analysis prior to our scheduled review.

Stock-Based Compensation.

All stock-based awards to date have exercise prices equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant and have ten-year contractual terms. Unvested options as of March 31, 2014 had vesting periods of one or three years from the date of grant. None of the stock options outstanding at March 31, 2014 are subject to performance or market-based vesting conditions.

We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors. Compensation expense is based on the calculated fair value of the awards as measured at the grant date and is expensed over the service period of the awards.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded compensation expense of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, within selling, general and administrative expense. As of March 31, 2014, there was $1.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of nearly three years.

We granted 199,080 stock options during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rates

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

of 1.72% based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant; dividend yields of zero percent; expected lives of 4.29 years, based on expected exercise activity behavior; and volatility of 104.71% based on the historical volatility of our common stock over a time that is consistent with the expected life of the option. Forfeitures of 1% were also assumed.

Included in the stock awards outstanding as of March 31, 2014 were stock appreciation rights with respect to 83,333 and 55,000 shares of common stock for our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. These rights will vest over three years and have an exercise price of $4.32 per share, which is equal to the fair value of one share of our common stock on the date of grant, which was September 30, 2013.

We granted 25,625 stock options during the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 0.78% based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant; dividend yields of zero percent; expected lives of 4.55 years, based on expected exercise activity behavior; and volatility of 105.77% based on the historical volatility of our common stock over a time that is consistent with the expected life of the option. Forfeitures of 4.07% were also assumed.

Net Sales Recognition.

Revenue is realized and earned when all of the following criteria are met:

• Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;

• Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;

• The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and

• Collectability is reasonably assured.

For our Laboratory Services segment, net sales from Patient Testing labs are recognized on an individual test basis and take place when the test report is completed, reviewed and sent to the client less the reserve for insurance, Medicare and Medicaid contractual adjustments. There are no deferred net sales associated with our Patient Testing services. Adjustments to the allowances, based on actual receipts from third party payors, are reflected in the estimated contractual allowance applied prospectively. In our Biomarker Identification labs, we perform services on a project by project basis. When we receive payment in advance, we recognize revenue when we deliver the service. These projects typically do not extend beyond one year. At each of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deferred net sales associated with pharmacogenomics research projects, included in the balance sheet in deferred revenue was $0.2 million.

Net sales of products in our Genetic Assays and Platforms segment are recognized in accordance with the terms of the sales arrangement. Such recognition is based on receipt of an unconditional customer order and transfer of title and risk of ownership to the customer, typically upon shipment of the product under a purchase order. Our sales terms do not provide for the right of return unless the product is damaged or defective. Net sales from certain services associated with the analytical instruments, to be performed subsequent to shipment of the products, is deferred and recognized when the services are provided. Such services, mainly limited to installation and training services that are not essential to the functionality of the instruments, typically are performed in a timely manner subsequent to shipment of the instrument. We also enter into various service contracts that cover installed instruments. These contracts cover specific time periods, and net sales associated with these contracts are deferred and recognized ratably over the service period. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deferred net revenue associated with our service contracts was $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and was included in the balance sheet in deferred revenue.

Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government agencies for specific sales transactions are recorded net of any sales tax collected with no effect on the income statement.

Common Stock Warrants.

Certain of our issued and outstanding warrants to purchase common stock do not qualify to be treated as equity and, accordingly, are recorded as a liability (“Common Stock Warrant Liability”). The Common Stock Warrant Liability was initially recorded at fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation model. We are required to present these instruments at fair value at each reporting date and any changes in fair values are recorded as an adjustment to earnings. The Common Stock Warrant Liability is considered a Level Three financial instrument for purposes of fair value measurement. See Note 9 - “Fair Value” to the notes to our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Translation of Foreign Currency.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Our foreign subsidiary uses the British Pound Sterling, which is the local currency of the country in which it is located, as its functional currency. Its assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. A cumulative translation gain of $12,000 was reported as other comprehensive income on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014. A cumulative translation loss of $0.2 million was reported as accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rates during the period. For transactions that are not denominated in the functional currency, we recognized less than $0.1 million as foreign currency transaction expense in the determination of net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and less than $0.1 million as foreign currency transaction income in the determination of net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Loss Per Share.

Basic loss per share is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each of March 31, 2014 and 2013. Diluted loss per share includes shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options, warrants or conversion rights that have exercise or conversion prices below the market value of our common stock. Options, warrants and conversion rights pertaining to 5,523,975 and 2,889,033 shares of our common stock have been excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The options, warrants and conversion rights that were exercisable during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were not included because the effect would be anti-dilutive due to the net loss.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for reporting a discontinued operation. Under this standard, a disposal of part of an organization that has a major effect on its operations and financial results is a discontinued operation. This guidance is effective prospectively for us beginning January 1, 2015 with earlier application permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported previously. When adopted, we do not expect this guidance will have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

3. INVENTORIES

Inventories (net of allowance for obsolescence) consisted of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Finished goods	$	3,022		$	2,978
Raw materials and work in process	1,641			1,567
Demonstration inventory	239			211
	$	4,902		$	4,756
Less allowance for obsolescence	(849		)	(799		)
Total	$	4,053		$	3,957

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4. INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS

Long-lived intangible assets and other assets consisted of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value
Intangibles—technology	$	9,009	$	3,380	$	5,629	$	9,009	$	3,175	$	5,834
Intangibles—assay royalties	1,434		666		768		1,434		614		820
Intangibles—third party payor relationships	367		79		288		367		73		294
Intangibles—tradenames and trademarks	824		263		561		824		233		591
Intangibles—customer relationships	652		65		587		652		54		598
Intangibles—covenants not to compete	184		92		92		184		77		107
Patents	1,202		356		846		1,153		336		817
Intellectual property	170		42		128		170		36		134
	$	13,842	$	4,943	$	8,899	$	13,793	$	4,598	$	9,195

	Estimated Useful Life
Technology	7-10 years
Assay royalties	7 years
Third party payor relationships	15 years
Tradenames and trademarks	7 years
Customer relationships	15 years
Covenants not to compete	3 years
Patents	Life of the patent
Intellectual property	7 years

Other assets include U.S. security deposits and deferred tax assets, net of applicable valuation allowances.

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.3 million and $0.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets is expected to be $1.4 million, $1.3 million, $1.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively.

Based on the length of time our technology is expected to be used and an evaluation of the lives of similar technology in the industry, effective January 1, 2014, we increased the estimated useful lives of certain technologies acquired in 2010 and 2012 from 7 years to 10 years, which decreased loss from operations by $0.1 million and net loss by $0.1 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

5.         DEBT

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Revolving Line of Credit(1)	$	—	$	2,560
Term Loan(2)	3,758		4,000
Total debt, including short-term debt	3,758		6,560
Current maturities of long-term debt	—		(242		)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	3,758	$	6,318

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On March 13, 2013 (the “Effective Date”), we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with affiliates of Third Security, LLC (the “Lenders”) for (a) a revolving line of credit (the “Revolving Line”) with borrowing availability of up to $4.0 million, subject to reduction based on our eligible accounts receivable, and (b) a term loan (the “Term Loan”) of $4.0 million (the “Loan Agreement”). Proceeds were used to pay off a three year senior secured promissory note payable to PGxHealth, LLC, which was entered into on December 29, 2010 in conjunction with our acquisition of the FAMILION family of genetic tests, and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

On August 2, 2013, we entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Amendment”). The Amendment, which became effective as of June 30, 2013, reduced our future minimum revenue covenants under the Loan Agreement and modifies the interest rates applicable to the amounts advanced under the Revolving Line.

On November 14, 2013, we entered into a second amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment, which became effective as of October 31, 2013, reduced our future minimum revenue covenants under the Loan Agreement.

On January 27, 2014, we entered into a third amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the Lenders agreed to waive certain events of default under the Loan Agreement, and the parties amended certain provisions of the Loan Agreement, including the minimum liquidity ratio that we must maintain during the term of the Loan Agreement.

On March 3, 2014, we entered into a fourth amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment provides that we will not be required to make any principal or interest payments under the Term Loan for the period from March 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Accordingly, pursuant to the Loan Agreement as amended by the Fourth Amendment, the next principal and interest payment under the Term Loan will be due on April 1, 2015.

(1) Revolving Line of Credit.Amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (a) 4.25% or (b) the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 1%. Interest is payable on a monthly basis, with the balance payable at the maturity of the Revolving Line. Under the Amendment, amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (x) 6.25% or (y) the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 3%. The current interest rate is 6.25%. Under the Loan Agreement, we paid the Lenders an upfront fee of $20,000, and will pay the Lenders an additional commitment fee of $20,000 on each one year anniversary of the Effective Date during the term of the Revolving Line. In addition, a fee of 0.5% per annum is payable quarterly on the unused portion of the Revolving Line. The Revolving Line matures on September 1, 2016.

(2) Term Loan.We received $4.0 million under the Term Loan on the Effective Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, as amended by the Fourth Amendment, we are required to make monthly payments of principal and interest to the Lenders commencing on April 1, 2015. The current interest rate is 9.1%.

We paid the Lenders an upfront fee of $40,000 for the Term Loan, and will pay the Lenders an additional final payment of $120,000 at maturity or prepayment of the Term Loan. In addition, if we repay the Term Loan prior to maturity, we will pay the Lenders a prepayment penalty of 5% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs within one year after the Effective Date, 2.5% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs between one and two years after the Effective Date, and 1% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs thereafter.

Additional Terms

The Loan Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. Under the Term Loan, we are required to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio and achieve a minimum amount of revenue, and we also agreed not to (i) pledge or otherwise encumber our assets other than to the Lenders, (ii) enter into additional borrowings or guarantees, (iii) repurchase our capital stock, or (iv) enter into certain mergers or acquisitions without the Lenders’ consent. Additionally, the Loan Agreement contains a subjective acceleration clause at the discretion of the Lenders. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants.

To secure the repayment of any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Line and the Term Loan, we granted the Lenders a security interest in all of our assets. The occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Agreement could result in the

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acceleration of our obligations under the Loan Agreement and would increase the applicable interest rate under the Revolving Line or Term Loan (or both) by 5%, and permit the Lenders to exercise remedies with respect to the collateral under the Loan Agreement.

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time we are subject to claims of various amounts, which arise out of the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the disposition of pending claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

We lease certain equipment, vehicles and operating facilities under non-cancellable operating leases that expire on various dates through 2022. The future minimum lease payments required under these leases are approximately $0.8 million for the remainder of 2014, $1.0 million in 2015, $0.9 million in 2016, $0.8 million in 2017, $0.5 million in 2018 and $0.9 millionthereafter. Rent expense for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.2 million. At March 31, 2014, firm commitments to vendors totaled $1.5 million.

7. INCOME TAXES

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions and various foreign jurisdictions. We have statutes of limitation open for federal income tax returns related to tax years 2010 through 2013. We have state income tax returns subject to examination primarily for tax years 2010 through 2013. Open tax years related to foreign jurisdictions, primarily the United Kingdom, remain subject to examination for tax years 2010 through 2013.

Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $0.5 million. Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $0.1 million. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was 13.76%, which is primarily the result of valuation allowances against the net operating losses for the U.S., which results in us not recording net deferred tax assets in the U.S.

Our goodwill is an indefinite-lived asset which is not amortized for financial reporting purposes. However, goodwill is tax deductible and therefore amortized for tax purposes. As such, deferred income tax expense and a deferred tax liability arise as a result of the tax-deductibility of the goodwill. The resulting deferred tax liability, which is expected to increase over time, will have an indefinite life, resulting in what is referred to as a “naked tax credit.” This deferred tax liability could remain on our balance sheet indefinitely unless there is an impairment of the goodwill (for financial reporting purposes), or there is a disposal of the business to which the goodwill relates. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the amount of income tax expense related to the tax amortization of goodwill was $0.5 million. Of this amount, $0.4 million related to prior periods.

During each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no material changes to the liability for uncertain tax positions.

8. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock.

Pursuant to our Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended, we currently have 150,000,000 shares of common stock authorized for issuance.

On February 2, 2012, we entered into definitive agreements with institutional and other accredited investors and raised approximately $22.0 million in a private placement financing (the “Private Placement”), which included an aggregate of $3.0 million in convertible notes issued in December 2011 to entities affiliated with Third Security, LLC, a related party, that automatically converted into shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase such common stock on the same terms as all investors in the Private Placement. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, we issued an aggregate of 1,583,333 shares of our common stock at a price per share of $12.00, as well as five-year warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 823,333 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $15.00 per share. In connection with the conversion of the convertible notes issued by us to the entities associated with Third Security, LLC, the entities received an aggregate of 250,000 shares of our common stock and 125,000 warrants on the same terms as all investors in the Private Placement. Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC served as the sole placement agent for the offering. In consideration for services rendered as the placement agent in the offering, we agreed to (i) pay to the placement agent cash commissions equal to $1,330,000, or 7.0% of the gross proceeds received in the offering, (ii) issue to the placement agent a five-year warrant to purchase up to 31,666 shares of our common stock (representing 2% of the shares sold in

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the Private Placement) with an exercise price of $15.00 per share and other terms that are the same as the terms of the warrants issued in the Private Placement; and (iii) reimburse the placement agent for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including fees paid to the placement agent’s legal counsel, incurred in connection with the offering, which reimbursable expenses shall not exceed $125,000. The costs incurred to complete the Private Placement were recorded as a reduction in equity in the amount of $1.5 million. Net proceeds from this offering were used for general corporate and working capital purposes, primarily to accelerate development of several of our key initiatives.

On January 24, 2013, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and other accredited investors pursuant to which we: (i) sold to the investors an aggregate of 1,383,333 shares of our common stock at a price per share of $6.00 for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $8.3 million; and (ii) issued to the investors warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 691,656 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $9.00 per share (the “Offering”). The warrants may be exercised, in whole or in part, at any time from January 30, 2013 until January 30, 2018 and contain both cash and “cashless exercise” features. Affiliates of Third Security, LLC, a related party, purchased an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 250,000 shares of common stock in the Offering on the same terms as the other investors. We are using the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate and working capital purposes, primarily to accelerate development of several of our key initiatives.

In connection with the Offering, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the investors (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The Registration Rights Agreement required that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement to register for resale the shares of common stock sold and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants (the “Warrant Shares”) by March 16, 2013. The registration statement was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2013 and was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2013.

The Offering required the repricing and issuance of additional common stock warrants to the holders of warrants issued in the February 2012 common stock and warrant sale. The exercise price of the warrants decreased from $15.00 per share to $12.96 per share and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants increased from 948,333 to 1,097,600.

Common Stock Warrants.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we issued warrants to purchase 115,432 and 840,928, shares of common stock, respectively. None of the issued warrants were exercised during such periods. The warrants issued in 2014 were issued due to repricing requirements contained in the warrants issued in the private placement in 2013. Included in the warrants issued in 2013 were 691,656 warrants issued in connection with the Offering and 149,272 warrants issued due to repricing requirements contained in the warrants issued in the Private Placement. Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,335,348 shares of common stock were outstanding at March 31, 2014.

Warrant Holder	Issue Year	Expiration	Underlying Shares	Exercise Price
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(1)	2010	December 2015	431,027	$6.96
Various Institutional Holders(2)	2012	February 2017	1,052,820	$11.73
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(2)	2012	February 2017	159,845	$11.73
Various Institutional Holders(3)	2013	January 2018	441,656	$9.00
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(3)	2013	January 2018	250,000	$9.00
			2,335,348

(1) This warrant was issued in connection with the issuance of warrants to purchase shares of our Series A Preferred Stock to affiliates of Third Security, LLC in December 2010. The number of underlying shares shown reflects the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock for which this warrant is currently exercisable.

(2) These warrants were issued in connection with the Private Placement completed in February 2012 and are classified as a liability in our financial statements. See Footnote 9 - Fair Value. These warrants also contain certain anti-dilution provisions that provide for an adjustment to the exercise price and number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrant in the event that we engage in certain issuances of shares of our common stock at a price lower than the exercise price of the warrant.

(3) These warrants were issued in connection with the Offering, which was completed in January 2013.

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Issuance of Series B Preferred Stock

On March 5, 2014, we entered into a Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Series B Purchase Agreement”) with affiliates of Third Security, LLC (the “2014 Third Security Investors”), pursuant to which we, in a private placement, sold and issued an aggregate of 1,443,297 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) at a price per share of $4.85 for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $7.0 million. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Series B Purchase Agreement is initially convertible into shares of our common stock at a rate of 1-for-1, which conversion rate is subject to further adjustment as set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

In connection with the Series B financing, we also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 5, 2014, with the 2014 Third Security Investors, pursuant to which we granted certain demand, “piggy-back” and S-3 registrations rights covering the resale of the shares of common stock underlying the Series B Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Series B Purchase Agreement and all shares of common stock issuable upon any dividend or other distribution with respect thereto.

The Series B financing required the repricing and issuance of additional common stock warrants to the holders of warrants issued in the February 2012 common stock and warrant sale. The exercise price of the warrants decreased from $12.96 per share to $11.73 per share and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants increased from 1,097,600 to 1,212,665.

9. FAIR VALUE

FASB guidance on fair value measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements for our financial assets and liabilities, as well as for other assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis in our consolidated financial statements.

FASB guidance establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price assets or liabilities. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2—Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets; and

Level 3—Unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions and best estimate of what inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Debt.

Our long term debt is considered a Level 3 liability for which book value approximates fair market value due to the variable interest rate it bears.

Common Stock Warrant Liability.

Certain of our issued and outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock do not qualify to be treated as equity, and accordingly are recorded as a liability. The Common Stock Warrant Liability represents the fair value of the 1.2 million warrants issued in February 2012. We are required to record these instruments at fair value at each reporting date and changes are recorded as a non-cash adjustment to earnings. The gains or losses included in earnings are reported in other income (expense) in our Statement of Operations. Management does not believe that this liability will be settled by a use of cash.

The Common Stock Warrant Liability is considered a Level 3 financial instrument and is valued using a Monte Carlo simulation. This method is well suited to valuing options with non-standard features, such as anti-dilution protection. A Monte Carlo simulation model uses repeated random sampling to simulate significant uncertainty in inputs. Assumptions and inputs used in the valuation of the common stock warrants are broken down into four sections: Static Business Inputs; Static Technical Inputs; Simulated Business Inputs; and Simulated Technical Inputs.

Static Business Inputs include: our equity value, which was estimated using our stock price of $4.58 as of March 31, 2014; the amount of the down-round financing; the timing of the down-round financing; the expected exercise period of 2.86 years from

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the valuation date; and the fact that no other potential fundamental transactions are expected during the term of the common stock warrants.

Static Technical Inputs include: volatility of 50% and the risk-free interest rate of 0.9% based on the three-year U.S. Treasury yield interpolated from the three-year and five-year U.S. Treasury bonds.

Simulated Business Inputs include: the probability of down-round financing, which was estimated to be 25% for simulated equity values below the down-round financing cut-off point.

Simulated Technical Inputs include: our equity value, which in periods 1-10 follows a geometric Brownian motion and is simulated over 10 independent six-month periods; and a down-round financing event that was randomly simulated in an iteration based on the 25% discrete probability of a down-round financing for those iterations where our simulated equity value at the expected timing of down-round financing was below the down-round financing cut-off point.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the changes in the fair value of the liability measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) was comprised of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
Beginning balance at January 1	$	600		$	900
Total gains or losses:
Recognized in earnings	(50		)	(400		)
Balance at March 31	$	550		$	500

The change in unrealized gains or losses of Level 3 liabilities was included in earnings and was reported in other income (expense) in our Statement of Operations.

10. STOCK OPTIONS

Stock Options.

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Number of Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Balance at January 1, 2014	565,028		$	7.19
Granted	199,080		5.53
Forfeited	(18,623	)	4.80
Expired	(545	)	14.28
Balance at March 31, 2014	744,940		$	6.80
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	165,260		$	12.21

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we granted options to purchase 199,080 shares of our common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $5.53 per share under our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Options to purchase an aggregate of 25,625 shares of our common stock were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”)

The following table summarizes SARs activity under the Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

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	Number of Options	Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Balance at January 1, 2014	138,333	$	4.32
Balance at March 31, 2014	138,333	$	4.32
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	—	$	—

All SARs outstanding were issued solely to our executive officers.

As of March 31, 2014, 138,333 shares subject to outstanding SARs were expected to vest. The weighted-average exercise price of these options was $4.32 and the aggregate intrinsic value was less than $0.1 million with a remaining weighted-average contractual life of 4.25 years.

11. OPERATING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Our chief operating decision-maker is our Chief Executive Officer, who regularly evaluates our performance based on net sales and net loss before taxes. The preparation of this segment analysis requires management to make estimates and assumptions around expenses below the gross profit level. While we believe the segment information to be directionally correct, actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing this information.

We have two reportable operating segments, Laboratory Services and Genetic Assays and Platforms. These lines of business are complementary with the Biomarker Identification labs driving innovation and leading to kit production in our Genetic Assays and Platforms segment and new tests in our Patient Testing labs.

Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Laboratory Services			Genetic Assays and Platforms			Total
Net Sales	$	3,688		$	2,563		$	6,251
Gross Profit	1,632			862			2,494
Net Loss before Taxes	(2,984		)	(687		)	(3,671		)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	509			(4		)	505
Net Loss	$	(3,493	)	$	(683	)	$	(4,176	)
Depreciation/Amortization	$	440		$	53		$	493
Interest Expense, net	$	(107	)	$	(75	)	$	(182	)
	March 31, 2014
Total Assets	$	22,446		$	8,271		$	30,717

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	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Laboratory Services			Genetic Assays and Platforms			Total
Net Sales	$	4,427		$	2,947		$	7,374
Gross Profit	2,193			1,062			3,255
Net Loss before Taxes	(3,085		)	(435		)	(3,520		)
Income Tax Expense	—			66			66
Net Loss	$	(3,085	)	$	(501	)	$	(3,586	)
Depreciation/Amortization	$	563		$	181		$	744
Interest Expense, net	$	(135	)	$	(18	)	$	(153	)
	March 31, 2013
Total Assets	$	30,366		$	11,032		$	41,398

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 by country were as follows:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
United States	$	4,763	$	5,348
Italy	385		455
All Other Countries	1,103		1,571
Total	$	6,251	$	7,374

Other than the countries specifically identified above, no other country individually accounted for more than 5% of total net sales.

Approximately 99% of our long-lived assets are located within the United States.

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are complete, are reviewed to determine if they should be recognized. We have no material subsequent events to disclose.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Information

This report, including this Management’s Discussion and Analysis, contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current views, assumptions or beliefs of future events and financial performance and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Readers of this report should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Many factors could affect our actual financial results and cause them to vary materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things: our expected revenue, income (loss), receivables, operating expenses, supplier pricing, availability and prices of raw materials, Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance reimbursements, product pricing, foreign currency exchange rates, sources of funding operations and acquisitions, our ability to raise funds, sufficiency of available liquidity, future interest costs, future economic circumstances, industry conditions, our ability to execute our operating plans, the success of our cost savings initiatives, competitive environment and related market conditions, actions of governments and regulatory factors affecting our business and other risks as described in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases these statements are identifiable through the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” or the negative versions of these terms and other similar expressions.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various assumptions, risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements that we make for a number of reasons including those described in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of this report and in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014.

We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The following discussion should be read together with our financial statements and related notes contained in this report and with the financial statements, related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014. Results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be attained in the future.

Overview

We are a global biotechnology company advancing personalized medicine in the detection and treatment of cancer and inherited diseases through our proprietary molecular technologies and clinical and research services. We have two complementary business segments:

• Laboratory Services. Our laboratories specialize in genetic testing for cardiology, neurology, mitochondrial disorders and oncology. Our Patient Testing laboratories located in New Haven, Connecticut and Omaha, Nebraska are certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment or, CLIA, as high complexity labs and our Omaha facility is also accredited by the College of American Pathologists. Our Biomarker Identification laboratory located in Omaha, Nebraska also provides pharmacogenomics research services supporting Phase II and Phase III clinical trials conducted by pharmaceutical companies. Our laboratories employ a variety of genomic testing service technologies, including ICE COLD-PCR technology. ICE COLD-PCR is a proprietary platform technology that can be run in any laboratory with standard PCR technology and that enables detection of multiple unknown mutations from virtually any sample type including tissue biopsies, blood, cell-free DNA, or cfDNA, and circulating tumor cells, or CTCs, at levels greater than 1,000-fold higher than standard DNA sequencing techniques.

• Genetic Assays and Platforms. Our proprietary product is the WAVE® System, which has broad applicability to genetic variation detection in both molecular genetic research and molecular diagnostics. We also distribute bioinstruments produced by other manufacturers, or OEM Equipment, through our sales and distribution network. Service contracts to maintain installed systems are sold and supported by our technical support personnel. The installed WAVE base and some OEM Equipment platforms generate a demand for consumables that are required for the continued operation of the bioinstruments. We develop, manufacture and sell these consumable products. In addition, we manufacture and sell consumable products that can be used on multiple, independent platforms. These products include SURVEYOR® Nuclease and a range of chromatography columns.

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First Quarter 2014 Overview and Recent highlights

Transgenomic, Inc. is a global biotechnology company advancing personalized medicine in cardiology, oncology, and inherited diseases through state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, such as its revolutionary ICE COLD-PCR^TM and its unique genetic tests provided through its Patient Testing business. The company also provides specialized clinical and research services to biopharmaceutical companies developing targeted therapies, and sells equipment, reagents and other consumables for applications in molecular testing and cytogenetics. Transgenomic's diagnostic technologies are designed to improve medical diagnoses and patient outcomes.

The Company’s strategy seeks to optimize, through channel partnerships, the commercial potential of our assets aimed at large genetic testing markets. Doing so allows us to focus resources on our areas of strength, including developing and marketing tests for rare genetic disorders in the U.S., where we are a market leader, marketing and selling our instrument lines focused on genetic and cytogenetics analyses, and most importantly, developing biomarkers, genetic tests and companion diagnostics using proprietary technology that is unequaled in the identification and detection of low-level mutations.

During the first quarter, we continued to make good progress in implementing key initiatives to leverage our products, our distinctive technologies and our infrastructure and expertise with the goal of achieving leadership in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine, by providing innovative genetic tests for cancer and other diseases that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.

There were a number of positive developments this quarter. The Company achieved a major goal when we were notified that we would be uplisting to the NASDAQ Capital Market. Transgenomic began trading on NASDAQ on May 9, 2014, under the ticker TBIO. The company’s move to a major organized stock exchange is important symbolically, signaling our emergence as a technology-based company, and we expect it to benefit Transgenomic shareholders through the Company’s greater visibility, access to capital, and increased share liquidity.

Our corporate infrastructure was also strengthened during the first quarter when we successfully completed a financing on favorable terms by raising $7.0 million via a convertible preferred stock placement with affiliates of Third Security, LLC, the life sciences investment firm founded by well-known investor R.J. Kirk. This infusion of new money allowed us to pay down our revolving credit line, enabling the company to access cash using this facility when needed. During the quarter, we also implemented a reverse stock split intended to rationalize our capital structure and facilitate our uplisting to the NASDAQ Capital Market.

We recruited an outstanding addition to the Board this quarter - Dr. Michael Luther, who has had a distinguished career as a researcher, manager and senior executive at leading life sciences organizations, including major pharmaceutical companies and top tier research services firms.

As noted, we expect our ICE COLD-PCR technology to play a key role in our personalized medicine strategy. ICE COLD-PCR has transformative potential. It is a technology we believe has unequaled sensitivity and the potential to revolutionize cancer screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment selection since it has the ability to enable safer, less invasive, and more frequent assessments of cancer and its mutations, all through a simple blood draw, thereby substituting “liquid biopsies” for invasive and costly physical biopsies. We are actively pursuing a number of activities to develop, protect and commercialize this opportunity.

In February 2014, we announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a new patent related to our licensed ICE COLD-PCR technology. This newly issued patent significantly strengthens our intellectual property portfolio and supports the ongoing development of ICE COLD-PCR. We intend to leverage this proprietary asset in both our Patient Testing business and with our pharmaceutical and biotechnology client companies. The patent protects the underlying technology until 2031.

The broad use of this innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize cancer screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy selection. It enables the detection of both known and unknown mutant DNA at very high sensitivity and is a key enabling technology for the practical implementation of targeted therapy and personalized medicine. The potential of the technology was highlighted by the hundreds of potential strategic partners, genomic researchers, academic scientists and others who participated in a webinar we conducted during the quarter on the ICE COLD PCR technology. We are also completing a review of future diagnostic applications and utility of the ICE COLD-PCR technology and products for commercial applications.

The first quarter included a number of other developments emblematic of our new strategy. A key element is working with a variety of partners and collaborators to leverage our assets and market reach, and to enhance our technologies and product offerings. The quarter was bookended by complementary transactions. We started with a collaboration with Horizon Discovery enabling us

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to further strengthen the genetic tests and clinical diagnostic kits that are the foundation of our business, through access to their state-of-the-art controls. This collaboration is also expected to provide strategic opportunities that could significantly benefit Transgenomic’s biomarker identification business and our diagnostics kits.

Just after the quarter ended we announced that we would be providing clinical genetic testing services to Raptor Pharmaceuticals for a novel agent to treat inherited mitochondrial disorders. This is a good example of our goal of becoming the “Go To” provider for biomarker discovery and genetic testing designed to improve clinical diagnoses and outcomes. We expect to build a broad portfolio of these types of commercial relationships with a variety of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Uncertainties

We have historically operated at a loss and have not consistently generated sufficient cash from operating activities to cover our operating and other cash expenses. We have been able to historically finance our operating losses through borrowings or from the issuance of additional equity. At March 31, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1.7 million. We believe that existing sources of liquidity are sufficient to meet expected cash needs for at least the next 12 months.

The uncertainty of current general economic conditions could negatively impact our business in the future. There are many factors that affect the market demand for our products and services that we cannot control. Demand for our Genetic Assays and Platforms business is affected by the needs and budgetary resources of research institutions, universities and hospitals. The instrument purchase represents a significant expenditure by these types of customers and often requires a long sales cycle. These customers may not have the funding available to purchase our instruments. Competition and new instruments in the marketplace also may impact our sales. Our Laboratory Services business is dependent upon reimbursement from government and private payors that continually look for ways to reduce costs, including by unilaterally reducing reimbursement for services such as those that we provide. The government issued new reimbursement codes in 2013, which were set at pricing levels that were generally lower than the levels for identical tests in 2012. Certain private payors also used the issuance of the new codes as an opportunity to unilaterally lower their reimbursement rates. There are no assurances that reimbursements from certain of these providers will remain at levels that will allow us to be profitable.

We have translation risk that occurs when transactions are consummated in a currency other than British Pound Sterling, which is the functional currency of our foreign subsidiary. These transactions, which are most often consummated in Euros, must be translated into British Pound Sterling. In addition, results of operations and the balance sheet of our foreign subsidiary are translated from British Pound Sterling to our reporting currency, which is the U.S. Dollar. As a result, we are subject to exchange rate risk. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates could impact our business and financial results.

Results of Operations

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014 decreased by $1.1 million, or 15%, compared to the same period in 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, net sales from our Laboratory Services segment decreased by $0.7 million compared to the same three month period in 2013. Net sales in our Genetic Assays and Platforms segment decreased $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Our gross profit margin decreased to 40% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from 44% for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Loss from operations was $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $3.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

Net Sales. Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014 decreased by $1.1 million, or 15%, compared to the same period in 2013. Net sales performance in each of our segments was as follows:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,				Change
	2014		2013		$			%
Laboratory Services	$	3,688	$	4,427	$	(739	)	(17	)%
Genetic Assays and Platforms	2,563		2,947		(384		)	(13	)%
Total Net Sales	$	6,251	$	7,374	$	(1,123	)	(15	)%

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Laboratory Services net sales decreased $0.7 million, or 17%, during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease reflects a higher than usual level of sales in the first quarter of 2013 that resulted from working down a backlog of Nuclear Mitome tests from the previous year. This decrease was partially offset by increased test volume in our core Laboratory Services business for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the first quarter of 2013.

Genetic Assays and Platforms net sales were $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, which represented a decrease of $0.4 million as compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease in net sales was due to lower instrument sales.

Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold includes material costs for the products that we sell and substantially all other costs associated with our manufacturing facilities (primarily personnel costs, rent and depreciation). It also includes direct costs (primarily personnel costs, rent, supplies and depreciation) associated with our Laboratory Services operations.

Gross Profit. Gross profit and gross margins for each of our business segments were as follows:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,				Margin %
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Laboratory Services	$	1,632	$	2,193	44	%	50	%
Genetic Assays and Platforms	862		1,062		34	%	36	%
Gross Profit	$	2,494	$	3,255	40	%	44	%

Gross profit was $2.5 million, or 40% of total net sales, during the first quarter of 2014, compared to $3.3 million, or 44% of total net sales, during the same period of 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the gross margin for Laboratory Services was 44% as compared to 50% in the same period of 2013. In the first quarter of 2014, the lower gross margin largely resulted from lower volumes, related to the Nuclear Mitome tests and to our contract lab group. The gross margin for Genetic Assays and Platforms decreased to 34% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from 36% in the same period of 2013, due to fewer instruments sold.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of personnel costs, marketing, travel costs, professional fees, facility costs and bad debt provisions. Our selling, general and administrative costs decreased $1.0 million to $5.3 million from $6.3 million during the three month period ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease is due to a lower bad debt provision recorded in the first quarter of 2014 as compared to the first quarter of 2013 and lower salaries and employee related costs in our Laboratory Services sales force, resulting from our adoption of our new channel strategy in the second half of 2013 that relies on partners, rather than our in-house sales team, to market products that have different customer call points than our core offerings.

Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses primarily include personnel costs, intellectual property fees, outside services, collaboration expenses, supplies and facility costs and are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, these costs totaled $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Research and development expenses totaled 12% and 10% of net sales during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Other Income (Expense). Other expense for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 includes interest expense of $0.2 million. In addition, other income includes the revaluation of the common stock warrants, which is due to the change in fair value of the common stock warrant liability. The income associated with the change in fair value of the warrants is a non-cash item.

Income Tax Expense/(Benefit). Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 includes $0.5 million of deferred income tax expense as we established a deferred tax liability related to the tax deductibility of our goodwill, which is an indefinite-lived asset. We expect this deferred income tax expense to be approximately $0.2 million annually going forward.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our working capital positions at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

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	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013		Change
Current assets (including cash and cash equivalents of $1,743 and $1,626, respectively)	$	12,680	$	11,835	$	845
Current liabilities	8,046		8,625		(579		)
Working capital	$	4,634	$	3,210	$	1,424

Historically, we have operated at a loss and have not consistently generated sufficient cash from operating activities to cover our operating and other cash expenses. We have been able to finance our operating losses through borrowings or from the issuance of additional equity. At March 31, 2014, we had cash on hand of $1.7 million. On March 3, 2014, we entered into a fourth amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement dated March 13, 2013, entered into among us and affiliates of Third Security, LLC, or the Loan Agreement. The fourth amendment provides that we will not be required to make any principal or interest payments under the term loan governed by the Loan Agreement for the period from March 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Accordingly, pursuant to the Loan Agreement, as amended by the fourth amendment, the next principal and interest payment under the term loan will be due on April 1, 2015. On March 5, 2014, we sold and issued an aggregate of 1,443,297 shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock at a price per share of $4.85 for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $7.0 million. Net proceeds were used to pay down a revolving credit line, which can be redrawn by us, and for working capital purposes. We cannot be certain that we will be able to increase our net sales, further reduce our expenses or raise additional capital. However, we believe that existing sources of liquidity as of March 31, 2014, along with the net proceeds of the March 2014 sale of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, are sufficient to meet expected cash needs. Accordingly, we believe we have sufficient liquidity to continue our operations for at least the next twelve months.

Please see Note 5 - “Debt” and Note 6 - “Commitments and Contingencies” to the notes to our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our outstanding debt and debt servicing obligations.

Analysis of Cash Flows

Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2014 and 2013

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to a decrease of $3.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we used cash of $3.9 million in operating activities and $0.1 million in investing activities, which was offset by cash provided by financing activities of $4.1 million. In the three months ended March 31, 2013, net cash used in operating activities was $3.3 million, and net cash used in investing activities was $1.1 million, which was offset by cash provided by financing activities of $7.7 million.

Cash Flows Used In Operating Activities. Cash flows used in operating activities totaled $3.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to cash flows used in operating activities of $3.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. The cash flows used in operating activities in the first three months of 2014 included the net loss of $4.2 million and an increase in accounts receivable of $1.5 million, offset by non-cash items, including the provision for losses on doubtful accounts of $0.7 million, stock option expense of $0.3 million and depreciation and amortization of $0.5 million. The cash flows used in operating activities in the first three months of 2013 included the net loss of $3.6 million and an increase in accounts receivable of $1.5 million, offset by non-cash items, including the provision for losses on doubtful accounts of $1.6 million, stock option expense of $0.2 million and depreciation and amortization of $0.7 million.

Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities. Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to cash flows used in investing activities of $1.1 million during the same period of 2013. Cash flows used in investing activities in the first three months of 2014 included purchases of property and equipment of $45,000. Cash flows used in investing activities in the first three months of 2013 included payments made in connection with the acquisition of ScoliScore assets of $0.8 million and purchases of property and equipment of $0.1 million.

Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities. Cash flows provided by financing activities totaled $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Cash flows provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2014 included the proceeds from the issuance of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, partially offset by net payments on our debt and capital lease obligations. Cash flows provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2013 included the proceeds from the issuance of common stock and net borrowing on our debt, partially offset by payments on our capital lease obligations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

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At each of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations outside the normal course of business as compared to those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements may involve the use of management judgments and estimates. Certain of our accounting policies are considered critical as they are both important to the portrayal of our financial statements and they require significant or complex judgments on the part of management. Our judgments and estimates are based on experience and assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Further, we evaluate our judgments and estimates from time to time as circumstances change. Actual financial results based on judgments or estimates may vary under different assumptions or circumstances. Our critical accounting policies are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014. There have been no changes to those accounting pronouncements listed except as noted in Note 2 - “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the notes to our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report.

Impact of Inflation

We do not believe that price inflation or deflation had a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations during the periods presented.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are a smaller reporting company, as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are not required to provide the information required under this item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Management performed, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

We have evaluated the changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and concluded that there have not been any changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are subject to a number of claims of various amounts that arise out of the normal course of our business. In our opinion, the disposition of pending claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those previously disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014.

Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

†2.1	Asset Purchase Agreement among the Registrant, Scoli Acquisition Sub, Inc. and Axial Biotech, Inc. dated August 27, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 8, 2012).
3.1	Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2005).
3.2	Certificate of Amendment of Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 29, 2012).
3.3	Certificate of Amendment of Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 28, 2014).
3.4	Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2014).
3.5	Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2014).
3.6	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 25, 2007).
4.1	Form of Certificate of the Registrant’s Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-32174) filed on March 10, 2000).
4.2	Form of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Warrant issued to Third Security Senior Staff 2008 LLC, Third Security Staff 2010 LLC and Third Security Incentive 2010 LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2011).
4.3	Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 29, 2010, by and among the Registrant, Third Security Senior Staff 2008 LLC, Third Security Staff 2010 LLC and Third Security Incentive 2010 LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2011).
4.4	First Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement dated November 8, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 14, 2011).
4.5	Form of Warrant issued by the Registrant to the Third Security Entities on February 7, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 7, 2012).
4.6	Form of Warrant issued by the Registrant to the Investors on February 7, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 7, 2012).

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4.7	Form of Registration Rights Agreement entered into by and among the Registrant, the Third Security Entities and the Investors dated February 2, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 7, 2012).
4.8	Registration Rights Agreement, entered into by and among the Registrant and the Investors, dated January 24, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on January 31, 2013).
4.9	Form of Warrant issued by the Registrant to the Investors on January 30, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on January 31, 2013).
4.10	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2014, by and among the Registrant, Third Security Senior Staff 2008 LLC, Third Security Staff 2014 LLC and Third Security Incentive 2010 LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2014).
*10.1	The Registrant’s 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 28, 2014).
10.2	Limited Waiver and Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement among Transgenomic, Inc., Third Security Senior Staff 2008 LLC, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto, dated January 27, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2014).
10.3	Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement among Transgenomic, Inc., Third Security Senior Staff 2008 LLC, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders party thereto, dated March 3, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2014).
10.4	Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2014, by and among Transgenomic, Inc. and Third Security Senior Staff 2008 LLC, Third Security Staff 2014 LLC and Third Security Incentive 2010 LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2014).
31.1	Certification of Paul Kinnon, President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended
31.2	Certification of Mark P. Colonnese, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended
32.1	Certification of Paul Kinnon, President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended
32.2	Certification of Mark P. Colonnese, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
†	Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the schedules to this agreement have been omitted. The Registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
*	Denotes exhibit that constitutes a management contract, or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		TRANSGENOMIC, INC.
Date:	May 15, 2014	By:	/S/ PAUL KINNON
			Paul Kinnon President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:	May 15, 2014	By:	/S/ MARK P. COLONNESE
			Mark P. Colonnese Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Paul Kinnon, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Transgenomic, Inc. (the Registrant);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and we have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiary, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ PAUL KINNON

Paul Kinnon

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 15, 2014

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Mark P. Colonnese, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Transgenomic, Inc. (the Registrant);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and we have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiary, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ MARK P. COLONNESE

Mark P. Colonnese

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 15, 2014

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Transgenomic, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2014, I, Paul Kinnon, Chief Executive Officer of Transgenomic, Inc., hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to my knowledge, that:

(1) Such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Transgenomic, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2014, fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Transgenomic, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2014, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Transgenomic, Inc.

/s/ PAUL KINNON

Paul Kinnon

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 15, 2014

A signed original of the certification required by Section 906 has been provided to Transgenomic, Inc. and will be retained by Transgenomic, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Transgenomic, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2014, I, Mark P. Colonnese, Chief Financial Officer of Transgenomic, Inc., hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to my knowledge, that:

(1) Such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Transgenomic, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2014, fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Transgenomic, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2014, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Transgenomic, Inc.

/s/ MARK P. COLONNESE

Mark P. Colonnese

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 15, 2014

A signed original of the certification required by Section 906 has been provided to Transgenomic, Inc. and will be retained by Transgenomic, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 505,000	$ 66,000
Effective income tax rate, continuing operations	13.76%
Effective tax rate reconciliation, permanent differences, goodwill amortization	500,000
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, prior year income taxes, amount	$ 400,000

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 0.1	$ 0.2
Depreciation expense, capital leases	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	1 year
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	10 years
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	7 years
Production equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Production equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	7 years
Computer equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	3 years
Computer equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	7 years
Research and development equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	2 years
Research and development equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives	7 years

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DEBT (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Revolving Line of Credit(1)	$	—	$	2,560
Term Loan(2)	3,758		4,000
Total debt, including short-term debt	3,758		6,560
Current maturities of long-term debt	—		(242		)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	3,758	$	6,318

On March 13, 2013 (the “Effective Date”), we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with affiliates of Third Security, LLC (the “Lenders”) for (a) a revolving line of credit (the “Revolving Line”) with borrowing availability of up to $4.0 million, subject to reduction based on our eligible accounts receivable, and (b) a term loan (the “Term Loan”) of $4.0 million (the “Loan Agreement”). Proceeds were used to pay off a three year senior secured promissory note payable to PGxHealth, LLC, which was entered into on December 29, 2010 in conjunction with our acquisition of the FAMILION family of genetic tests, and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

On August 2, 2013, we entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Amendment”). The Amendment, which became effective as of June 30, 2013, reduced our future minimum revenue covenants under the Loan Agreement and modifies the interest rates applicable to the amounts advanced under the Revolving Line.

On November 14, 2013, we entered into a second amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment, which became effective as of October 31, 2013, reduced our future minimum revenue covenants under the Loan Agreement.

On January 27, 2014, we entered into a third amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the Lenders agreed to waive certain events of default under the Loan Agreement, and the parties amended certain provisions of the Loan Agreement, including the minimum liquidity ratio that we must maintain during the term of the Loan Agreement.

On March 3, 2014, we entered into a fourth amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment provides that we will not be required to make any principal or interest payments under the Term Loan for the period from March 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Accordingly, pursuant to the Loan Agreement as amended by the Fourth Amendment, the next principal and interest payment under the Term Loan will be due on April 1, 2015.

(1) Revolving Line of Credit.Amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (a) 4.25% or (b) the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 1%. Interest is payable on a monthly basis, with the balance payable at the maturity of the Revolving Line. Under the Amendment, amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (x) 6.25% or (y) the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 3%. The current interest rate is 6.25%. Under the Loan Agreement, we paid the Lenders an upfront fee of $20,000, and will pay the Lenders an additional commitment fee of $20,000 on each one year anniversary of the Effective Date during the term of the Revolving Line. In addition, a fee of 0.5% per annum is payable quarterly on the unused portion of the Revolving Line. The Revolving Line matures on September 1, 2016.

(2) Term Loan.We received $4.0 million under the Term Loan on the Effective Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, as amended by the Fourth Amendment, we are required to make monthly payments of principal and interest to the Lenders commencing on April 1, 2015. The current interest rate is 9.1%.

We paid the Lenders an upfront fee of $40,000 for the Term Loan, and will pay the Lenders an additional final payment of $120,000 at maturity or prepayment of the Term Loan. In addition, if we repay the Term Loan prior to maturity, we will pay the Lenders a prepayment penalty of 5% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs within one year after the Effective Date, 2.5% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs between one and two years after the Effective Date, and 1% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs thereafter.

Additional Terms

The Loan Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. Under the Term Loan, we are required to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio and achieve a minimum amount of revenue, and we also agreed not to (i) pledge or otherwise encumber our assets other than to the Lenders, (ii) enter into additional borrowings or guarantees, (iii) repurchase our capital stock, or (iv) enter into certain mergers or acquisitions without the Lenders’ consent. Additionally, the Loan Agreement contains a subjective acceleration clause at the discretion of the Lenders. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants.

To secure the repayment of any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Line and the Term Loan, we granted the Lenders a security interest in all of our assets. The occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Agreement could result in the acceleration of our obligations under the Loan Agreement and would increase the applicable interest rate under the Revolving Line or Term Loan (or both) by 5%, and permit the Lenders to exercise remedies with respect to the collateral under the Loan Agreement.

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STOCK OPTIONS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Number of Options [Rollforward]
Granted	199,080	25,625
Balance at March 31, 2014	744,940
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Unvested stock options, unrecognized compensation expense weighted average recognition period	3 years
Equity incentive plan 2006
Number of Options [Rollforward]
Granted	199,080
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Granted	$ 5.53
Employee stock option
Number of Options [Rollforward]
Balance at January 1, 2014	565,028
Granted	199,080
Forfeited	(18,623)
Expired	(545)
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	165,260
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2014	$ 7.19
Granted	$ 5.53
Forfeited	$ 4.80
Expired	$ 14.28
Balance at March 31, 2014	$ 6.80
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	$ 12.21
Stock appreciation rights (SARs)
Number of Options
Number of Options, beginning balance	138,333
Number of Options, ending balance	138,333
Number of Options, exercisable	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance	$ 4.32
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, ending balance	$ 4.32
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, exercisable	$ 0.00
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding	$ 0.1
Unvested stock options, unrecognized compensation expense weighted average recognition period	4 years 3 months

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DEBT (Details) (USD $)			0 Months Ended					0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 13, 2013 Line of Credit Revolving Credit Facility	Mar. 31, 2014 Line of Credit Revolving Credit Facility		Dec. 31, 2013 Line of Credit Revolving Credit Facility		Mar. 13, 2013 Line of Credit Revolving Credit Facility Wall Street Journal Prime Rate	Mar. 31, 2014 Line of Credit Revolving Credit Facility Wall Street Journal Prime Rate	Mar. 13, 2013 Line of Credit Revolving Credit Facility Third Security LLC And Affiliates	Mar. 13, 2013 Term Loan	Mar. 31, 2014 Term Loan		Dec. 31, 2013 Term Loan		Mar. 13, 2013 Term Loan Range One	Mar. 13, 2013 Term Loan Range Two	Mar. 13, 2013 Term Loan Range Three	Mar. 13, 2013 Term Loan Third Security LLC And Affiliates
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt, including short term debt	$ 3,758,000	$ 6,560,000		$ 0	[1]	$ 2,560,000	[1]					$ 3,758,000	[2]	$ 4,000,000	[2]
Current maturities of long term debt	0	(242,000)
Long-term debt, less current maturities	3,758,000	6,318,000
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity										4,000,000.0
Debt instrument, face amount																			4,000,000.0
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage			4.25%	6.25%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate								1.00%	3.00%
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage				6.25%
Line of credit facility, upfront fee			20,000
Line of credit facility, commitment fee amount			20,000
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage			0.50%
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt											4,000,000
Long-term debt, percentage bearing variable interest, percentage rate												9.10%
Debt instrument, upfront fee											40,000
Debt instrument, future debt extinguishment costs											$ 120,000
Debt instrument, prepayment penalty percent																5.00%	2.50%	1.00%
Debt instrument, debt default, interest rate, stated percentage increase											5.00%

[1] Revolving Line of Credit. Amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (a) 4.25% or (b) the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 1%. Interest is payable on a monthly basis, with the balance payable at the maturity of the Revolving Line. Under the Amendment, amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (x) 6.25% or (y) the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 3%. The current interest rate is 6.25%. Under the Loan Agreement, we paid the Lenders an upfront fee of $20,000, and will pay the Lenders an additional commitment fee of $20,000 on each one year anniversary of the Effective Date during the term of the Revolving Line. In addition, a fee of 0.5% per annum is payable quarterly on the unused portion of the Revolving Line. The Revolving Line matures on September 1, 2016.

[2] Term Loan. We received $4.0 million under the Term Loan on the Effective Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, as amended by the Fourth Amendment, we are required to make monthly payments of principal and interest to the Lenders commencing on April 1, 2015. The current interest rate is 9.1%.We paid the Lenders an upfront fee of $40,000 for the Term Loan, and will pay the Lenders an additional final payment of $120,000 at maturity or prepayment of the Term Loan. In addition, if we repay the Term Loan prior to maturity, we will pay the Lenders a prepayment penalty of 5% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs within one year after the Effective Date, 2.5% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs between one and two years after the Effective Date, and 1% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs thereafter.Additional TermsThe Loan Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. Under the Term Loan, we are required to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio and achieve a minimum amount of revenue, and we also agreed not to (i) pledge or otherwise encumber our assets other than to the Lenders, (ii) enter into additional borrowings or guarantees, (iii) repurchase our capital stock, or (iv) enter into certain mergers or acquisitions without the Lenders’ consent. Additionally, the Loan Agreement contains a subjective acceleration clause at the discretion of the Lenders. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants.To secure the repayment of any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Line and the Term Loan, we granted the Lenders a security interest in all of our assets. The occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Agreement could result in the acceleration of our obligations under the Loan Agreement and would increase the applicable interest rate under the Revolving Line or Term Loan (or both) by 5%, and permit the Lenders to exercise remedies with respect to the collateral under the Loan Agreement.

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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Business Description and Basis of Presentation

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Business Description.

Transgenomic, Inc. is a global biotechnology company advancing personalized medicine in the detection and treatment of cancer and inherited diseases through its proprietary molecular technologies and world-class clinical and research services. Our operations are organized and reviewed by management along our product lines and presented in the following two complementary business segments:

• Laboratory Services. Our laboratories specialize in genetic testing for cardiology, neurology, mitochondrial disorders and oncology. Our Patient Testing laboratories located in New Haven, Connecticut and Omaha, Nebraska are certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment as high complexity labs and our Omaha facility is also accredited by the College of American Pathologists. Our Biomarker Identification laboratory located in Omaha, Nebraska also provides pharmacogenomics research services supporting Phase II and Phase III clinical trials conducted by pharmaceutical companies. Our laboratories employ a variety of genomic testing service technologies, including ICE COLD-PCR technology. ICE COLD-PCR is a proprietary platform technology that can be run in any laboratory with standard PCR technology and that enables detection of multiple unknown mutations from virtually any sample type including tissue biopsies, blood, cell-free DNA (“cfDNA”) and circulating tumor cells at levels greater than 1,000-fold higher than standard DNA sequencing techniques.

• Genetic Assays and Platforms. Our proprietary product is the WAVE® System, which has broad applicability to genetic variation detection in both molecular genetic research and molecular diagnostics. We also distribute bioinstruments produced by other manufacturers (“OEM Equipment”) through our sales and distribution network. Service contracts to maintain installed systems are sold and supported by our technical support personnel. The installed WAVE base and some OEM Equipment platforms generate a demand for consumables that are required for the continued operation of the bioinstruments. We develop, manufacture and sell these consumable products. In addition, we manufacture and sell consumable products that can be used on multiple, independent platforms. These products include SURVEYOR® Nuclease and a range of chromatography columns.

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OPERATING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 operating_segments	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments (in operating segments)	2
Net sales	$ 6,251	$ 7,374
Gross profit	2,494	3,255
Net income (loss) before taxes	(3,671)	(3,520)
Income tax expense (benefit)	505	66
Net loss	(4,176)	(3,586)	(15,987)
Depreciation/Amortization	493	744
Interest expense, net	(182)	(153)
Total Assets	30,717	41,398	30,278
Laboratory services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	3,688	4,427
Gross profit	1,632	2,193
Net income (loss) before taxes	(2,984)	(3,085)
Income tax expense (benefit)	509	0
Net loss	(3,493)	(3,085)
Depreciation/Amortization	440	563
Interest expense, net	(107)	(135)
Total Assets	22,446	30,366
Diagnostic tools
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	2,563	2,947
Gross profit	862	1,062
Net income (loss) before taxes	(687)	(435)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(4)	66
Net loss	(683)	(501)
Depreciation/Amortization	53	181
Interest expense, net	(75)	(18)
Total Assets	8,271	11,032
United states
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	4,763	5,348
Italy
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	385	455
All Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,103	$ 1,571
Maximum | All Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percent of revenue from countries not separately disclosed	5.00%
Minimum | United states
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived asset percentage held in a specific location	99.00%

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OPERATING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Laboratory Services			Genetic Assays and Platforms			Total
Net Sales	$	3,688		$	2,563		$	6,251
Gross Profit	1,632			862			2,494
Net Loss before Taxes	(2,984		)	(687		)	(3,671		)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	509			(4		)	505
Net Loss	$	(3,493	)	$	(683	)	$	(4,176	)
Depreciation/Amortization	$	440		$	53		$	493
Interest Expense, net	$	(107	)	$	(75	)	$	(182	)
	March 31, 2014
Total Assets	$	22,446		$	8,271		$	30,717

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Laboratory Services			Genetic Assays and Platforms			Total
Net Sales	$	4,427		$	2,947		$	7,374
Gross Profit	2,193			1,062			3,255
Net Loss before Taxes	(3,085		)	(435		)	(3,520		)
Income Tax Expense	—			66			66
Net Loss	$	(3,085	)	$	(501	)	$	(3,586	)
Depreciation/Amortization	$	563		$	181		$	744
Interest Expense, net	$	(135	)	$	(18	)	$	(153	)
	March 31, 2013
Total Assets	$	30,366		$	11,032		$	41,398

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 by country were as follows:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
United States	$	4,763	$	5,348
Italy	385		455
All Other Countries	1,103		1,571
Total	$	6,251	$	7,374

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STOCK OPTIONS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Number of Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Balance at January 1, 2014	565,028		$	7.19
Granted	199,080		5.53
Forfeited	(18,623	)	4.80
Expired	(545	)	14.28
Balance at March 31, 2014	744,940		$	6.80
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	165,260		$	12.21

Schedule of Other Share-based Compensation, Activity

The following table summarizes SARs activity under the Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Number of Options	Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Balance at January 1, 2014	138,333	$	4.32
Balance at March 31, 2014	138,333	$	4.32
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	—	$	—

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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 operating_segments
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	2

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 3,838	$ 2,171
Provision	673	1,581
Write-Offs	(971)	(1,203)
Ending balance	$ 3,540	$ 2,549
Accounts receivable, general payment terms	30 days
Accounts receivable, international extended payment terms greater than	90 days

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (4,176)	$ (3,586)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	493	744
Stock-based compensation	331	164
Provision for losses on doubtful accounts	673	1,581
Provision for losses on inventory obsolescence	55	0
Warrant revaluation	(50)	(400)
Loss on sale of fixed assets	0	9
Gain on foreign currency settlement	0	(62)
Deferred income taxes	509	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(1,542)	(1,474)
Inventories	(149)	212
Other current assets	263	(157)
Accounts payable	(203)	(720)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(70)	355
Net cash flows used in operating activities	(3,866)	(3,334)
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(45)	(87)
Acquisition	0	(849)
Other assets	(48)	(127)
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(93)	(1,063)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(57)	(104)
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock	6,970	0
Issuance of common stock, net	0	7,570
Payment of deferred financing costs	0	(60)
Proceeds from borrowings	1,400	6,433
Principal payment on note payable	(4,242)	(6,171)
Net cash flows provided by financing activities	4,071	7,668
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	5	(39)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	117	3,232
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	1,626	4,497
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	1,743	7,729
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	157	262
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INFORMATION
Dividends accrued on preferred stock	230	181
Deferred financing costs in accounts payable	$ 0	$ 197

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Obsolete Inventory [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 799	$ 616
Provision	55	0
Write Offs	(5)	(5)
Ending balance	$ 849	$ 611

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended									0 Months Ended						0 Months Ended
	Jan. 24, 2013	Feb. 02, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2013	Jan. 24, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	May 23, 2012	Feb. 07, 2012	Feb. 02, 2012 Third Security LLC And Affiliates	Feb. 02, 2012 Affiliates of third security, llc; december twenty-fifth 2010	Feb. 02, 2012 Various institutional holders; february seventh, 2012	Feb. 02, 2012 Affiliates of third security, llc; february seventh, 2012	Mar. 13, 2013 Various institutional holders; january twenty-fourth, 2017		Mar. 13, 2013 Affiliates of third security, llc; january twenty-fourth, 2017		Dec. 31, 2013 Maximum	Mar. 05, 2014 Maximum Third Security LLC And Affiliates	Dec. 31, 2013 Minimum	Mar. 05, 2014 Minimum Third Security LLC And Affiliates	Mar. 05, 2014 Series B Preferred Stock Preferred Stock Third Security LLC And Affiliates
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized						150,000,000		150,000,000	150,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and convertible notes		$ 22,000,000	$ 3,000,000
Common stock, shares issued		1,583,333				7,353,695		7,353,695
Common stock, sale price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 12
Common stock warrants, term										5 years
Common stock warrant, common stock called	691,656	823,333			691,656	2,335,348						431,027	1,052,820		441,656	[1]	250,000	[1]	1,097,600	1,212,665	948,333	1,097,600
Common stock warrant, exercise price		15.00										6.96	11.73	11.73	9	[1]	9	[1]	15.00	12.96	12.96	11.73
Convertible notes, common stock callable											250,000
Convertible notes, warrants callable											125,000			159,845
Payments of stock issuance costs		1,330,000
Payments of stock issuance costs, percentage of gross offering proceeds		7.00%
Payments of stock issuance costs, warrant right to purchase common stock shares		31,666
Payments of stock issuance costs, warrant right to purchase common stock shares, percentage of shares in offering		2.00%
Stock issuance costs, reimbursable expenses		125,000
Payments of stock issuance costs, reduction to equity						1,500,000
Private Placement, net, shares					1,383,333												500,000						1,443,297
Share price	$ 6.00				$ 6.00	$ 4.58																	$ 4.85
Private placement, net					$ 8,300,000			$ 7,570,000															$ 7,000,000
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by warrants or rights, price per share	$ 9.00				$ 9.00
Common stock warrants issued	691,656			149,272		115,432	840,928
Preferred stock, par value						$ 0.01		$ 0.01															$ 0.01

[1] These warrants were issued in connection with the Offering, which was completed in January 2013.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,743		$ 1,626
Accounts receivable, net	6,191		5,314
Inventories, net	4,053		3,957
Other current assets	693		938
Total current assets	12,680		11,835
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Equipment	11,304		11,255
Furniture, fixtures & leasehold improvements	3,874		3,874
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	15,178		15,129
Less: accumulated depreciation	(13,269)		(13,126)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	1,909		2,003
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill	6,918		6,918
Intangibles, net	8,899		9,195
Other assets	311		327
Assets	30,717		30,278
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current maturities of long-term debt	0		242
Accounts payable	2,661		2,860
Accrued compensation	1,296		1,330
Accrued expenses	1,809		2,037
Deferred revenue	1,212		1,088
Other liabilities	1,068		1,068
Total current liabilities	8,046		8,625
LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt, less current maturities	3,758		6,318
Common stock warrant liability	550		600
Accrued preferred stock dividend	2,216		1,986
Other long-term liabilities	1,855		1,303
Total liabilities	16,425		18,832
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,029,502 and 2,586,205 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	40		26
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 7,353,695 and 7,353,695 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	73	[1]	73	[1]
Additional paid-in capital (1)	186,685	[1]	179,459	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	402		390
Accumulated deficit	(172,908)		(168,502)
Total stockholders’ equity	14,292		11,446
Liabilities and equity	$ 30,717		$ 30,278

[1] The shares of common stock and additional paid-in capital for all periods presented reflect the one-for-twelve reverse stock split that took effect on January 27, 2014.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (4,176)	$ (3,586)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	12	(173)
Comprehensive Loss	$ (4,164)	$ (3,759)

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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 3,022	$ 2,978
Raw materials and work in process	1,641	1,567
Demonstration inventory	239	211
Inventory, gross	4,902	4,756
Less allowance for obsolescence	(849)	(799)	(611)	(616)
Inventories, net	$ 4,053	$ 3,957

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Allowance for doubtful accounts rollforward

The following is a summary of activity for the allowance for doubtful accounts during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Write-Offs			Ending Balance
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	$	3,838	$	673	$	(971	)	$	3,540
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	$	2,171	$	1,581	$	(1,203	)	$	2,549

Allowance for obsolete inventory rollforward

The following is a summary of activity for the allowance for obsolete inventory during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Write-Offs			Ending Balance
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	$	799	$	55	$	(5	)	$	849
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	$	616	$	—	$	(5	)	$	611

Schedule of property and equipment, useful lives

Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

Leasehold improvements	1 to 10 years
Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7 years
Production equipment	3 to 7 years
Computer equipment	3 to 7 years
Research and development equipment	2 to 7 years

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INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Service life	Jan. 02, 2014 Acquired technology	Dec. 31, 2013 Acquired technology	Mar. 31, 2014 Acquired technology	Mar. 31, 2014 Acquired technology Minimum	Mar. 31, 2014 Acquired technology Maximum	Mar. 31, 2014 Assay royalties	Dec. 31, 2013 Assay royalties	Mar. 31, 2014 Third party payor relationships	Dec. 31, 2013 Third party payor relationships	Mar. 31, 2014 Tradenames and trademarks	Dec. 31, 2013 Tradenames and trademarks	Mar. 31, 2014 Customer relationships	Dec. 31, 2013 Customer relationships	Mar. 31, 2014 Covenants not to compete	Dec. 31, 2013 Covenants not to compete	Mar. 31, 2014 Patents	Dec. 31, 2013 Patents	Mar. 31, 2014 Intellectual property	Dec. 31, 2013 Intellectual property
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, cost	$ 13,842,000				$ 13,793,000			$ 9,009,000	$ 9,009,000			$ 1,434,000	$ 1,434,000	$ 367,000	$ 367,000	$ 824,000	$ 824,000	$ 652,000	$ 652,000	$ 184,000	$ 184,000	$ 1,202,000	$ 1,153,000	$ 170,000	$ 170,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	4,943,000				4,598,000			3,175,000	3,380,000			666,000	614,000	79,000	73,000	263,000	233,000	65,000	54,000	92,000	77,000	356,000	336,000	42,000	36,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value	8,899,000				9,195,000			5,834,000	5,629,000			768,000	820,000	288,000	294,000	561,000	591,000	587,000	598,000	92,000	107,000	846,000	817,000	128,000	134,000
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life							10 years	7 years		7 years	10 years	7 years		15 years		7 years		15 years		3 years				7 years
Amortization of intangible assets	300,000		500,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Amortization expense, 2014	1,400,000
Amortization expense, 2015	1,300,000
Amortization expense, 2016	1,300,000
Amortization expense, 2017	1,300,000
Amortization expense, 2018	1,000,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations						100,000
Net income (loss)						$ 100,000
Earnings per share, basic and diluted	$ (0.60)	[1]	$ (0.54)	[1]		$ 0.01

[1] Net loss per share and the number of shares used in the per share calculations for all periods presented reflect the one-for-twelve reverse stock split that took effect on January 27, 2014.

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INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Indefinite-Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

	Estimated Useful Life
Technology	7-10 years
Assay royalties	7 years
Third party payor relationships	15 years
Tradenames and trademarks	7 years
Customer relationships	15 years
Covenants not to compete	3 years
Patents	Life of the patent
Intellectual property	7 years

Long-lived intangible assets and other assets consisted of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value
Intangibles—technology	$	9,009	$	3,380	$	5,629	$	9,009	$	3,175	$	5,834
Intangibles—assay royalties	1,434		666		768		1,434		614		820
Intangibles—third party payor relationships	367		79		288		367		73		294
Intangibles—tradenames and trademarks	824		263		561		824		233		591
Intangibles—customer relationships	652		65		587		652		54		598
Intangibles—covenants not to compete	184		92		92		184		77		107
Patents	1,202		356		846		1,153		336		817
Intellectual property	170		42		128		170		36		134
	$	13,842	$	4,943	$	8,899	$	13,793	$	4,598	$	9,195

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Preferred Stock	Common Stock (1)	Additional Paid-in Capital (1)	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 20,274	$ 26				$ 435
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		2,586,205
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net loss	(3,586)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(173)					(173)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	20,274	26	64	171,538	(151,789)	435
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		2,586,205	5,970,478
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net loss	(15,987)				(15,987)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(45)					(45)
Stock-based compensation	360			360
Private Placement, net, shares			1,383,217
Private placement, net	7,570		14	7,556
Other, shares			0
Other	0		(5)	5
Dividends on preferred stock	(726)				(726)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	11,446	26	73	179,459	(168,502)	390
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		2,586,205	7,353,695
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net loss	(4,176)				(4,176)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	12					12
Stock-based compensation	270			270
Preferred stock agreement, shares		1,443,297
Preferred stock agreement	6,970	14		6,956
Dividends on preferred stock	(230)				(230)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$ 14,292	$ 40	$ 73	$ 186,685	$ (172,908)	$ 402
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2014		4,029,502	7,353,695

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS PARENTHETICALS (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	7,353,695	7,353,695
Common stock, shares outstanding	7,353,695	7,353,695
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	4,029,502	2,586,205
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	4,029,502	2,586,205

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FAIR VALUE

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Instruments Disclosure

FAIR VALUE

FASB guidance on fair value measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements for our financial assets and liabilities, as well as for other assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis in our consolidated financial statements.

FASB guidance establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price assets or liabilities. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2—Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets; and

Level 3—Unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions and best estimate of what inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Debt.

Our long term debt is considered a Level 3 liability for which book value approximates fair market value due to the variable interest rate it bears.

Common Stock Warrant Liability.

Certain of our issued and outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock do not qualify to be treated as equity, and accordingly are recorded as a liability. The Common Stock Warrant Liability represents the fair value of the 1.2 million warrants issued in February 2012. We are required to record these instruments at fair value at each reporting date and changes are recorded as a non-cash adjustment to earnings. The gains or losses included in earnings are reported in other income (expense) in our Statement of Operations. Management does not believe that this liability will be settled by a use of cash.

The Common Stock Warrant Liability is considered a Level 3 financial instrument and is valued using a Monte Carlo simulation. This method is well suited to valuing options with non-standard features, such as anti-dilution protection. A Monte Carlo simulation model uses repeated random sampling to simulate significant uncertainty in inputs. Assumptions and inputs used in the valuation of the common stock warrants are broken down into four sections: Static Business Inputs; Static Technical Inputs; Simulated Business Inputs; and Simulated Technical Inputs.

Static Business Inputs include: our equity value, which was estimated using our stock price of $4.58 as of March 31, 2014; the amount of the down-round financing; the timing of the down-round financing; the expected exercise period of 2.86 years from the valuation date; and the fact that no other potential fundamental transactions are expected during the term of the common stock warrants.

Static Technical Inputs include: volatility of 50% and the risk-free interest rate of 0.9% based on the three-year U.S. Treasury yield interpolated from the three-year and five-year U.S. Treasury bonds.

Simulated Business Inputs include: the probability of down-round financing, which was estimated to be 25% for simulated equity values below the down-round financing cut-off point.

Simulated Technical Inputs include: our equity value, which in periods 1-10 follows a geometric Brownian motion and is simulated over 10 independent six-month periods; and a down-round financing event that was randomly simulated in an iteration based on the 25% discrete probability of a down-round financing for those iterations where our simulated equity value at the expected timing of down-round financing was below the down-round financing cut-off point.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the changes in the fair value of the liability measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) was comprised of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
Beginning balance at January 1	$	600		$	900
Total gains or losses:
Recognized in earnings	(50		)	(400		)
Balance at March 31	$	550		$	500

The change in unrealized gains or losses of Level 3 liabilities was included in earnings and was reported in other income (expense) in our Statement of Operations.

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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	May 08, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	TRANSGENOMIC INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001043961
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,353,695

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STOCK OPTIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Stock Options

STOCK OPTIONS

Stock Options.

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Number of Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Balance at January 1, 2014	565,028		$	7.19
Granted	199,080		5.53
Forfeited	(18,623	)	4.80
Expired	(545	)	14.28
Balance at March 31, 2014	744,940		$	6.80
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	165,260		$	12.21

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we granted options to purchase 199,080 shares of our common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $5.53 per share under our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Options to purchase an aggregate of 25,625 shares of our common stock were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”)

The following table summarizes SARs activity under the Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

	Number of Options	Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Balance at January 1, 2014	138,333	$	4.32
Balance at March 31, 2014	138,333	$	4.32
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	—	$	—

All SARs outstanding were issued solely to our executive officers.

As of March 31, 2014, 138,333 shares subject to outstanding SARs were expected to vest. The weighted-average exercise price of these options was $4.32 and the aggregate intrinsic value was less than $0.1 million with a remaining weighted-average contractual life of 4.25 years.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
NET SALES	$ 6,251		$ 7,374
COST OF GOODS SOLD:	3,757		4,119
Gross profit	2,494		3,255
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative	5,288		6,311
Research and development	745		764
Operating Expenses	6,033		7,075
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS	(3,539)		(3,820)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net	(182)		(153)
Warrant revaluation	50		400
Other, net	0		53
Other Income (Expense)	(132)		300
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(3,671)		(3,520)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	505		66
NET LOSS	(4,176)		(3,586)
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS	(230)		(181)
NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ (4,406)		$ (3,767)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE (1)	$ (0.60)	[1]	$ (0.54)	[1]
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING (1)	7,353,695		7,000,292

[1] Net loss per share and the number of shares used in the per share calculations for all periods presented reflect the one-for-twelve reverse stock split that took effect on January 27, 2014.

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INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangibles And Other Assets

INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS

Long-lived intangible assets and other assets consisted of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value
Intangibles—technology	$	9,009	$	3,380	$	5,629	$	9,009	$	3,175	$	5,834
Intangibles—assay royalties	1,434		666		768		1,434		614		820
Intangibles—third party payor relationships	367		79		288		367		73		294
Intangibles—tradenames and trademarks	824		263		561		824		233		591
Intangibles—customer relationships	652		65		587		652		54		598
Intangibles—covenants not to compete	184		92		92		184		77		107
Patents	1,202		356		846		1,153		336		817
Intellectual property	170		42		128		170		36		134
	$	13,842	$	4,943	$	8,899	$	13,793	$	4,598	$	9,195

	Estimated Useful Life
Technology	7-10 years
Assay royalties	7 years
Third party payor relationships	15 years
Tradenames and trademarks	7 years
Customer relationships	15 years
Covenants not to compete	3 years
Patents	Life of the patent
Intellectual property	7 years

Other assets include U.S. security deposits and deferred tax assets, net of applicable valuation allowances.

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.3 million and $0.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets is expected to be $1.4 million, $1.3 million, $1.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively.

Based on the length of time our technology is expected to be used and an evaluation of the lives of similar technology in the industry, effective January 1, 2014, we increased the estimated useful lives of certain technologies acquired in 2010 and 2012 from 7 years to 10 years, which decreased loss from operations by $0.1 million and net loss by $0.1 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

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INVENTORIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory Disclosure

INVENTORIES

Inventories (net of allowance for obsolescence) consisted of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Finished goods	$	3,022		$	2,978
Raw materials and work in process	1,641			1,567
Demonstration inventory	239			211
	$	4,902		$	4,756
Less allowance for obsolescence	(849		)	(799		)
Total	$	4,053		$	3,957

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories (net of allowance for obsolescence) consisted of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Finished goods	$	3,022		$	2,978
Raw materials and work in process	1,641			1,567
Demonstration inventory	239			211
	$	4,902		$	4,756
Less allowance for obsolescence	(849		)	(799		)
Total	$	4,053		$	3,957

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OPERATING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Operating Segment And Geographic Information

OPERATING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Our chief operating decision-maker is our Chief Executive Officer, who regularly evaluates our performance based on net sales and net loss before taxes. The preparation of this segment analysis requires management to make estimates and assumptions around expenses below the gross profit level. While we believe the segment information to be directionally correct, actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing this information.

We have two reportable operating segments, Laboratory Services and Genetic Assays and Platforms. These lines of business are complementary with the Biomarker Identification labs driving innovation and leading to kit production in our Genetic Assays and Platforms segment and new tests in our Patient Testing labs.

Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Laboratory Services			Genetic Assays and Platforms			Total
Net Sales	$	3,688		$	2,563		$	6,251
Gross Profit	1,632			862			2,494
Net Loss before Taxes	(2,984		)	(687		)	(3,671		)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	509			(4		)	505
Net Loss	$	(3,493	)	$	(683	)	$	(4,176	)
Depreciation/Amortization	$	440		$	53		$	493
Interest Expense, net	$	(107	)	$	(75	)	$	(182	)
	March 31, 2014
Total Assets	$	22,446		$	8,271		$	30,717

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Laboratory Services			Genetic Assays and Platforms			Total
Net Sales	$	4,427		$	2,947		$	7,374
Gross Profit	2,193			1,062			3,255
Net Loss before Taxes	(3,085		)	(435		)	(3,520		)
Income Tax Expense	—			66			66
Net Loss	$	(3,085	)	$	(501	)	$	(3,586	)
Depreciation/Amortization	$	563		$	181		$	744
Interest Expense, net	$	(135	)	$	(18	)	$	(153	)
	March 31, 2013
Total Assets	$	30,366		$	11,032		$	41,398

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 by country were as follows:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
United States	$	4,763	$	5,348
Italy	385		455
All Other Countries	1,103		1,571
Total	$	6,251	$	7,374

Other than the countries specifically identified above, no other country individually accounted for more than 5% of total net sales.

Approximately 99% of our long-lived assets are located within the United States.

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INCOME TAXES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure

INCOME TAXES

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions and various foreign jurisdictions. We have statutes of limitation open for federal income tax returns related to tax years 2010 through 2013. We have state income tax returns subject to examination primarily for tax years 2010 through 2013. Open tax years related to foreign jurisdictions, primarily the United Kingdom, remain subject to examination for tax years 2010 through 2013.

Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $0.5 million. Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $0.1 million. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was 13.76%, which is primarily the result of valuation allowances against the net operating losses for the U.S., which results in us not recording net deferred tax assets in the U.S.

Our goodwill is an indefinite-lived asset which is not amortized for financial reporting purposes. However, goodwill is tax deductible and therefore amortized for tax purposes. As such, deferred income tax expense and a deferred tax liability arise as a result of the tax-deductibility of the goodwill. The resulting deferred tax liability, which is expected to increase over time, will have an indefinite life, resulting in what is referred to as a “naked tax credit.” This deferred tax liability could remain on our balance sheet indefinitely unless there is an impairment of the goodwill (for financial reporting purposes), or there is a disposal of the business to which the goodwill relates. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the amount of income tax expense related to the tax amortization of goodwill was $0.5 million. Of this amount, $0.4 million related to prior periods.

During each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no material changes to the liability for uncertain tax positions.

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DEBT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

DEBT

	Dollars in Thousands
	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Revolving Line of Credit(1)	$	—	$	2,560
Term Loan(2)	3,758		4,000
Total debt, including short-term debt	3,758		6,560
Current maturities of long-term debt	—		(242		)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	3,758	$	6,318

On March 13, 2013 (the “Effective Date”), we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with affiliates of Third Security, LLC (the “Lenders”) for (a) a revolving line of credit (the “Revolving Line”) with borrowing availability of up to $4.0 million, subject to reduction based on our eligible accounts receivable, and (b) a term loan (the “Term Loan”) of $4.0 million (the “Loan Agreement”). Proceeds were used to pay off a three year senior secured promissory note payable to PGxHealth, LLC, which was entered into on December 29, 2010 in conjunction with our acquisition of the FAMILION family of genetic tests, and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

On August 2, 2013, we entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Amendment”). The Amendment, which became effective as of June 30, 2013, reduced our future minimum revenue covenants under the Loan Agreement and modifies the interest rates applicable to the amounts advanced under the Revolving Line.

On November 14, 2013, we entered into a second amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment, which became effective as of October 31, 2013, reduced our future minimum revenue covenants under the Loan Agreement.

On January 27, 2014, we entered into a third amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the Lenders agreed to waive certain events of default under the Loan Agreement, and the parties amended certain provisions of the Loan Agreement, including the minimum liquidity ratio that we must maintain during the term of the Loan Agreement.

On March 3, 2014, we entered into a fourth amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment provides that we will not be required to make any principal or interest payments under the Term Loan for the period from March 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Accordingly, pursuant to the Loan Agreement as amended by the Fourth Amendment, the next principal and interest payment under the Term Loan will be due on April 1, 2015.

(1) Revolving Line of Credit.Amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (a) 4.25% or (b) the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 1%. Interest is payable on a monthly basis, with the balance payable at the maturity of the Revolving Line. Under the Amendment, amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of (x) 6.25% or (y) the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 3%. The current interest rate is 6.25%. Under the Loan Agreement, we paid the Lenders an upfront fee of $20,000, and will pay the Lenders an additional commitment fee of $20,000 on each one year anniversary of the Effective Date during the term of the Revolving Line. In addition, a fee of 0.5% per annum is payable quarterly on the unused portion of the Revolving Line. The Revolving Line matures on September 1, 2016.

(2) Term Loan.We received $4.0 million under the Term Loan on the Effective Date. Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, as amended by the Fourth Amendment, we are required to make monthly payments of principal and interest to the Lenders commencing on April 1, 2015. The current interest rate is 9.1%.

We paid the Lenders an upfront fee of $40,000 for the Term Loan, and will pay the Lenders an additional final payment of $120,000 at maturity or prepayment of the Term Loan. In addition, if we repay the Term Loan prior to maturity, we will pay the Lenders a prepayment penalty of 5% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs within one year after the Effective Date, 2.5% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs between one and two years after the Effective Date, and 1% of the total outstanding balance under the Term Loan if the prepayment occurs thereafter.

Additional Terms

The Loan Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants. Under the Term Loan, we are required to maintain a minimum liquidity ratio and achieve a minimum amount of revenue, and we also agreed not to (i) pledge or otherwise encumber our assets other than to the Lenders, (ii) enter into additional borrowings or guarantees, (iii) repurchase our capital stock, or (iv) enter into certain mergers or acquisitions without the Lenders’ consent. Additionally, the Loan Agreement contains a subjective acceleration clause at the discretion of the Lenders. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants.

To secure the repayment of any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Line and the Term Loan, we granted the Lenders a security interest in all of our assets. The occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Agreement could result in the acceleration of our obligations under the Loan Agreement and would increase the applicable interest rate under the Revolving Line or Term Loan (or both) by 5%, and permit the Lenders to exercise remedies with respect to the collateral under the Loan Agreement.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time we are subject to claims of various amounts, which arise out of the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the disposition of pending claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

We lease certain equipment, vehicles and operating facilities under non-cancellable operating leases that expire on various dates through 2022. The future minimum lease payments required under these leases are approximately $0.8 million for the remainder of 2014, $1.0 million in 2015, $0.9 million in 2016, $0.8 million in 2017, $0.5 million in 2018 and $0.9 millionthereafter. Rent expense for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.2 million. At March 31, 2014, firm commitments to vendors totaled $1.5 million.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock.

Pursuant to our Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended, we currently have 150,000,000 shares of common stock authorized for issuance.

On February 2, 2012, we entered into definitive agreements with institutional and other accredited investors and raised approximately $22.0 million in a private placement financing (the “Private Placement”), which included an aggregate of $3.0 million in convertible notes issued in December 2011 to entities affiliated with Third Security, LLC, a related party, that automatically converted into shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase such common stock on the same terms as all investors in the Private Placement. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, we issued an aggregate of 1,583,333 shares of our common stock at a price per share of $12.00, as well as five-year warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 823,333 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $15.00 per share. In connection with the conversion of the convertible notes issued by us to the entities associated with Third Security, LLC, the entities received an aggregate of 250,000 shares of our common stock and 125,000 warrants on the same terms as all investors in the Private Placement. Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC served as the sole placement agent for the offering. In consideration for services rendered as the placement agent in the offering, we agreed to (i) pay to the placement agent cash commissions equal to $1,330,000, or 7.0% of the gross proceeds received in the offering, (ii) issue to the placement agent a five-year warrant to purchase up to 31,666 shares of our common stock (representing 2% of the shares sold in the Private Placement) with an exercise price of $15.00 per share and other terms that are the same as the terms of the warrants issued in the Private Placement; and (iii) reimburse the placement agent for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including fees paid to the placement agent’s legal counsel, incurred in connection with the offering, which reimbursable expenses shall not exceed $125,000. The costs incurred to complete the Private Placement were recorded as a reduction in equity in the amount of $1.5 million. Net proceeds from this offering were used for general corporate and working capital purposes, primarily to accelerate development of several of our key initiatives.

On January 24, 2013, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional and other accredited investors pursuant to which we: (i) sold to the investors an aggregate of 1,383,333 shares of our common stock at a price per share of $6.00 for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $8.3 million; and (ii) issued to the investors warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 691,656 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $9.00 per share (the “Offering”). The warrants may be exercised, in whole or in part, at any time from January 30, 2013 until January 30, 2018 and contain both cash and “cashless exercise” features. Affiliates of Third Security, LLC, a related party, purchased an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 250,000 shares of common stock in the Offering on the same terms as the other investors. We are using the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate and working capital purposes, primarily to accelerate development of several of our key initiatives.

In connection with the Offering, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the investors (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The Registration Rights Agreement required that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement to register for resale the shares of common stock sold and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants (the “Warrant Shares”) by March 16, 2013. The registration statement was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2013 and was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2013.

The Offering required the repricing and issuance of additional common stock warrants to the holders of warrants issued in the February 2012 common stock and warrant sale. The exercise price of the warrants decreased from $15.00 per share to $12.96 per share and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants increased from 948,333 to 1,097,600.

Common Stock Warrants.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we issued warrants to purchase 115,432 and 840,928, shares of common stock, respectively. None of the issued warrants were exercised during such periods. The warrants issued in 2014 were issued due to repricing requirements contained in the warrants issued in the private placement in 2013. Included in the warrants issued in 2013 were 691,656 warrants issued in connection with the Offering and 149,272 warrants issued due to repricing requirements contained in the warrants issued in the Private Placement. Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,335,348 shares of common stock were outstanding at March 31, 2014.

Warrant Holder	Issue Year	Expiration	Underlying Shares	Exercise Price
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(1)	2010	December 2015	431,027	$6.96
Various Institutional Holders(2)	2012	February 2017	1,052,820	$11.73
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(2)	2012	February 2017	159,845	$11.73
Various Institutional Holders(3)	2013	January 2018	441,656	$9.00
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(3)	2013	January 2018	250,000	$9.00
			2,335,348

(1) This warrant was issued in connection with the issuance of warrants to purchase shares of our Series A Preferred Stock to affiliates of Third Security, LLC in December 2010. The number of underlying shares shown reflects the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock for which this warrant is currently exercisable.

(2) These warrants were issued in connection with the Private Placement completed in February 2012 and are classified as a liability in our financial statements. See Footnote 9 - Fair Value. These warrants also contain certain anti-dilution provisions that provide for an adjustment to the exercise price and number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrant in the event that we engage in certain issuances of shares of our common stock at a price lower than the exercise price of the warrant.

(3) These warrants were issued in connection with the Offering, which was completed in January 2013.

Issuance of Series B Preferred Stock

On March 5, 2014, we entered into a Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Series B Purchase Agreement”) with affiliates of Third Security, LLC (the “2014 Third Security Investors”), pursuant to which we, in a private placement, sold and issued an aggregate of 1,443,297 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) at a price per share of $4.85 for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $7.0 million. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Series B Purchase Agreement is initially convertible into shares of our common stock at a rate of 1-for-1, which conversion rate is subject to further adjustment as set forth in the Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

In connection with the Series B financing, we also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 5, 2014, with the 2014 Third Security Investors, pursuant to which we granted certain demand, “piggy-back” and S-3 registrations rights covering the resale of the shares of common stock underlying the Series B Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Series B Purchase Agreement and all shares of common stock issuable upon any dividend or other distribution with respect thereto.

The Series B financing required the repricing and issuance of additional common stock warrants to the holders of warrants issued in the February 2012 common stock and warrant sale. The exercise price of the warrants decreased from $12.96 per share to $11.73 per share and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants increased from 1,097,600 to 1,212,665.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2014	Jan. 24, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock split, conversion ratio	0.0833
Common stock, par value				$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, expiration period				10 years
Unvested stock options, unrecognized compensation expense weighted average recognition period				3 years
Stock-based compensation				$ 331,000	$ 164,000
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, stock options				1,900,000
Stock options, granted				199,080	25,625
Stock options, fair value assumptions, risk free interest rate				1.72%	0.78%
Stock options, fair value assumptions, dividend yield				0.00%	0.00%
Stock options, fair value assumptions, expected life				4 years 3 months 14 days	4 years 6 months 18 days
Stock options, fair value assumptions, historical volatility rate				104.71%	105.77%
Stock options, fair value assumptions, forfeiture rate				1.00%	4.07%
Common stock rights issued		691,656	149,272	115,432	840,928
Deferred revenue				1,212,000		1,088,000
Other accrued liabilities				1,809,000		2,037,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax				12,000	(173,000)	(45,000)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), realized				(100,000)	100,000
Options, warrants and conversion rights, common stock callable and antidilutive (in shares)				5,523,975	2,889,033
CEO
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock rights issued				83,333
CFO
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock rights issued				55,000
Pharmacogenomic services
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred revenue				200,000		200,000
Diagnostic tools
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred revenue				1,000,000		900,000
Additional Paid-in Capital (1) | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation					164,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax				$ 12,000	$ (173,000)	$ (45,000)
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, unvested options, vesting period				1 year
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, unvested options, vesting period				3 years

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 was derived from our audited balance sheet as of that date. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2013 contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

Following approval of our shareholders, on January 15, 2014, our Board of Directors approved a reverse split of our common stock, par value $0.01, at a ratio of one-for-twelve. This reverse stock split became effective on January 27, 2014 and, unless otherwise indicated, all share amounts, per share data, share prices, exercise prices and conversion rates set forth in these notes and the accompanying consolidated financial statements have, where applicable, been adjusted retroactively to reflect this reverse stock split.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Transgenomic, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Risks and Uncertainties

Risks and Uncertainties.

Certain risks and uncertainties are inherent in our day-to-day operations and in the process of preparing our financial statements. The more significant of those risks are presented below and throughout the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates.

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. In addition, estimates and assumptions associated with the determination of the fair value of certain assets and related impairments require considerable judgment by management. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications.

Certain prior period amounts of selling, general and administrative expenses have been reclassified to cost of goods sold in order to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net earnings

Fair Value

Fair Value.

Unless otherwise specified, book value approximates fair market value. The common stock warrant liability is recorded at fair value.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments with original maturities at the date of acquisition of three months or less.

Concentration of Cash

Concentrations of Cash.

From time to time, we may maintain a cash position with financial institutions in amounts that exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses on such accounts as of March 31, 2014.

Accounts Receivable

While payment terms are generally 30 days, we have also provided extended payment terms in certain cases. In addition, we operate globally and the payment terms for some of our international customers may be greater than 90 days. Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount and shown net of allowance for doubtful accounts and contractual allowances. The estimate made for doubtful accounts is based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a quarterly basis. We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts by assigning a consistent reserve percentage to each accounts receivable aging category and contractual allowances by regularly evaluating individual customer payment history. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible and all collection efforts have been exhausted.

Inventories

Inventories.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market net of allowance for obsolete inventory. Cost is computed using standard costs for finished goods and average or latest actual cost for raw materials and work in process, which approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

Inventory Obsolescence

We determine the allowance for obsolescence by evaluating inventory quarterly for items deemed to be slow moving or obsolete.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment.

Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets

Goodwill

Goodwill.

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over fair value of assets acquired and is not amortized. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually. We perform this impairment analysis during the fourth quarter of each year or when a significant event occurs that may impact goodwill. Impairment occurs when the carrying value is determined to be not recoverable, thereby causing the carrying value of the goodwill to exceed its fair value. If impaired, the asset’s carrying value is reduced to its fair value. No events have transpired in the three months ended March 31, 2014 that would require an impairment analysis prior to our scheduled review.

Stock Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation.

All stock-based awards to date have exercise prices equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant and have ten-year contractual terms. Unvested options as of March 31, 2014 had vesting periods of one or three years from the date of grant. None of the stock options outstanding at March 31, 2014 are subject to performance or market-based vesting conditions.

We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors. Compensation expense is based on the calculated fair value of the awards as measured at the grant date and is expensed over the service period of the awards.

Net Sales Recognition

Net Sales Recognition.

Revenue is realized and earned when all of the following criteria are met:

• Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;

• Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;

• The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and

• Collectability is reasonably assured.

For our Laboratory Services segment, net sales from Patient Testing labs are recognized on an individual test basis and take place when the test report is completed, reviewed and sent to the client less the reserve for insurance, Medicare and Medicaid contractual adjustments. There are no deferred net sales associated with our Patient Testing services. Adjustments to the allowances, based on actual receipts from third party payors, are reflected in the estimated contractual allowance applied prospectively. In our Biomarker Identification labs, we perform services on a project by project basis. When we receive payment in advance, we recognize revenue when we deliver the service. These projects typically do not extend beyond one year. At each of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deferred net sales associated with pharmacogenomics research projects, included in the balance sheet in deferred revenue was $0.2 million.

Net sales of products in our Genetic Assays and Platforms segment are recognized in accordance with the terms of the sales arrangement. Such recognition is based on receipt of an unconditional customer order and transfer of title and risk of ownership to the customer, typically upon shipment of the product under a purchase order. Our sales terms do not provide for the right of return unless the product is damaged or defective. Net sales from certain services associated with the analytical instruments, to be performed subsequent to shipment of the products, is deferred and recognized when the services are provided. Such services, mainly limited to installation and training services that are not essential to the functionality of the instruments, typically are performed in a timely manner subsequent to shipment of the instrument. We also enter into various service contracts that cover installed instruments. These contracts cover specific time periods, and net sales associated with these contracts are deferred and recognized ratably over the service period. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deferred net revenue associated with our service contracts was $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and was included in the balance sheet in deferred revenue.

Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government agencies for specific sales transactions are recorded net of any sales tax collected with no effect on the income statement.

Common Stock Warrants

Common Stock Warrants.

Certain of our issued and outstanding warrants to purchase common stock do not qualify to be treated as equity and, accordingly, are recorded as a liability (“Common Stock Warrant Liability”). The Common Stock Warrant Liability was initially recorded at fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation model. We are required to present these instruments at fair value at each reporting date and any changes in fair values are recorded as an adjustment to earnings. The Common Stock Warrant Liability is considered a Level Three financial instrument for purposes of fair value measurement.

Translation of Foreign Currency

Translation of Foreign Currency.

Our foreign subsidiary uses the British Pound Sterling, which is the local currency of the country in which it is located, as its functional currency. Its assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date.

Loss Per Share

Loss Per Share.

Basic loss per share is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each of March 31, 2014 and 2013. Diluted loss per share includes shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options, warrants or conversion rights that have exercise or conversion prices below the market value of our common stock.

Recently Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for reporting a discontinued operation. Under this standard, a disposal of part of an organization that has a major effect on its operations and financial results is a discontinued operation. This guidance is effective prospectively for us beginning January 1, 2015 with earlier application permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported previously. When adopted, we do not expect this guidance will have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights

Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,335,348 shares of common stock were outstanding at March 31, 2014.

Warrant Holder	Issue Year	Expiration	Underlying Shares	Exercise Price
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(1)	2010	December 2015	431,027	$6.96
Various Institutional Holders(2)	2012	February 2017	1,052,820	$11.73
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(2)	2012	February 2017	159,845	$11.73
Various Institutional Holders(3)	2013	January 2018	441,656	$9.00
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC(3)	2013	January 2018	250,000	$9.00
			2,335,348

(1) This warrant was issued in connection with the issuance of warrants to purchase shares of our Series A Preferred Stock to affiliates of Third Security, LLC in December 2010. The number of underlying shares shown reflects the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock for which this warrant is currently exercisable.

(2) These warrants were issued in connection with the Private Placement completed in February 2012 and are classified as a liability in our financial statements. See Footnote 9 - Fair Value. These warrants also contain certain anti-dilution provisions that provide for an adjustment to the exercise price and number of shares issuable upon exercise of the warrant in the event that we engage in certain issuances of shares of our common stock at a price lower than the exercise price of the warrant.

(3) These warrants were issued in connection with the Offering, which was completed in January 2013.

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FAIR VALUE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 24, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Common stock warrants issued	691,656	149,272	115,432	840,928
Share price	$ 6.00		$ 4.58
Stock options, fair value assumptions, expected life			2 years 10 months 9 days
Volatility			50.00%
Risk-free interest rate			0.90%
Fair value assumptions, expected term			3 years
Percentage of simulated equity values below the down-round financing cut-off point			25.00%
Liability
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Common stock warrants issued			1,200,000
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance			$ 600	$ 900
Total gains or losses
Recognized in earnings			(50)	(400)
Ending balance			$ 550	$ 500
Minimum
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value assumptions, expected term			3 years
Maximum
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair value assumptions, expected term			5 years

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS PARENTHETICALS	0 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Stock split, conversion ratio	0.0833

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 was derived from our audited balance sheet as of that date. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2013 contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

Following approval of our shareholders, on January 15, 2014, our Board of Directors approved a reverse split of our common stock, par value $0.01, at a ratio of one-for-twelve. This reverse stock split became effective on January 27, 2014 and, unless otherwise indicated, all share amounts, per share data, share prices, exercise prices and conversion rates set forth in these notes and the accompanying consolidated financial statements have, where applicable, been adjusted retroactively to reflect this reverse stock split.

Principles of Consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Transgenomic, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Risks and Uncertainties.

Certain risks and uncertainties are inherent in our day-to-day operations and in the process of preparing our financial statements. The more significant of those risks are presented below and throughout the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates.

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. In addition, estimates and assumptions associated with the determination of the fair value of certain assets and related impairments require considerable judgment by management. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications.

Certain prior period amounts of selling, general and administrative expenses have been reclassified to cost of goods sold in order to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net earnings.

Fair Value.

Unless otherwise specified, book value approximates fair market value. The common stock warrant liability is recorded at fair value. See Note 9 - “Fair Value” to the notes to our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Cash and Cash Equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments with original maturities at the date of acquisition of three months or less.

Concentrations of Cash.

From time to time, we may maintain a cash position with financial institutions in amounts that exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses on such accounts as of March 31, 2014.

Accounts Receivable.

The following is a summary of activity for the allowance for doubtful accounts during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Write-Offs			Ending Balance
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	$	3,838	$	673	$	(971	)	$	3,540
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	$	2,171	$	1,581	$	(1,203	)	$	2,549

While payment terms are generally 30 days, we have also provided extended payment terms in certain cases. In addition, we operate globally and the payment terms for some of our international customers may be greater than 90 days. Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount and shown net of allowance for doubtful accounts and contractual allowances. The estimate made for doubtful accounts is based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a quarterly basis. We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts by assigning a consistent reserve percentage to each accounts receivable aging category and contractual allowances by regularly evaluating individual customer payment history. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible and all collection efforts have been exhausted. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, in accordance with our stated policy,  we wrote-off approximately $1.0 million of accounts receivable, related to services rendered in prior year periods, determined to be uncollectible.

Inventories.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market net of allowance for obsolete inventory. Cost is computed using standard costs for finished goods and average or latest actual cost for raw materials and work in process, which approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

The following is a summary of activity for the allowance for obsolete inventory during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

	Dollars in Thousands
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Write-Offs			Ending Balance
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014	$	799	$	55	$	(5	)	$	849
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	$	616	$	—	$	(5	)	$	611

We determine the allowance for obsolescence by evaluating inventory quarterly for items deemed to be slow moving or obsolete.

Property and Equipment.

Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

Leasehold improvements	1 to 10 years
Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7 years
Production equipment	3 to 7 years
Computer equipment	3 to 7 years
Research and development equipment	2 to 7 years

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Included in depreciation for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.1 million related to equipment acquired under capital leases.

Goodwill.

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over fair value of assets acquired and is not amortized. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually. We perform this impairment analysis during the fourth quarter of each year or when a significant event occurs that may impact goodwill. Impairment occurs when the carrying value is determined to be not recoverable, thereby causing the carrying value of the goodwill to exceed its fair value. If impaired, the asset’s carrying value is reduced to its fair value. No events have transpired in the three months ended March 31, 2014 that would require an impairment analysis prior to our scheduled review.

Stock-Based Compensation.

All stock-based awards to date have exercise prices equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant and have ten-year contractual terms. Unvested options as of March 31, 2014 had vesting periods of one or three years from the date of grant. None of the stock options outstanding at March 31, 2014 are subject to performance or market-based vesting conditions.

We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors. Compensation expense is based on the calculated fair value of the awards as measured at the grant date and is expensed over the service period of the awards.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded compensation expense of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, within selling, general and administrative expense. As of March 31, 2014, there was $1.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of nearly three years.

We granted 199,080 stock options during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 1.72% based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant; dividend yields of zero percent; expected lives of 4.29 years, based on expected exercise activity behavior; and volatility of 104.71% based on the historical volatility of our common stock over a time that is consistent with the expected life of the option. Forfeitures of 1% were also assumed.

Included in the stock awards outstanding as of March 31, 2014 were stock appreciation rights with respect to 83,333 and 55,000 shares of common stock for our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. These rights will vest over three years and have an exercise price of $4.32 per share, which is equal to the fair value of one share of our common stock on the date of grant, which was September 30, 2013.

We granted 25,625 stock options during the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 0.78% based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant; dividend yields of zero percent; expected lives of 4.55 years, based on expected exercise activity behavior; and volatility of 105.77% based on the historical volatility of our common stock over a time that is consistent with the expected life of the option. Forfeitures of 4.07% were also assumed.

Net Sales Recognition.

Revenue is realized and earned when all of the following criteria are met:

• Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;

• Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;

• The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and

• Collectability is reasonably assured.

For our Laboratory Services segment, net sales from Patient Testing labs are recognized on an individual test basis and take place when the test report is completed, reviewed and sent to the client less the reserve for insurance, Medicare and Medicaid contractual adjustments. There are no deferred net sales associated with our Patient Testing services. Adjustments to the allowances, based on actual receipts from third party payors, are reflected in the estimated contractual allowance applied prospectively. In our Biomarker Identification labs, we perform services on a project by project basis. When we receive payment in advance, we recognize revenue when we deliver the service. These projects typically do not extend beyond one year. At each of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deferred net sales associated with pharmacogenomics research projects, included in the balance sheet in deferred revenue was $0.2 million.

Net sales of products in our Genetic Assays and Platforms segment are recognized in accordance with the terms of the sales arrangement. Such recognition is based on receipt of an unconditional customer order and transfer of title and risk of ownership to the customer, typically upon shipment of the product under a purchase order. Our sales terms do not provide for the right of return unless the product is damaged or defective. Net sales from certain services associated with the analytical instruments, to be performed subsequent to shipment of the products, is deferred and recognized when the services are provided. Such services, mainly limited to installation and training services that are not essential to the functionality of the instruments, typically are performed in a timely manner subsequent to shipment of the instrument. We also enter into various service contracts that cover installed instruments. These contracts cover specific time periods, and net sales associated with these contracts are deferred and recognized ratably over the service period. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deferred net revenue associated with our service contracts was $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and was included in the balance sheet in deferred revenue.

Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government agencies for specific sales transactions are recorded net of any sales tax collected with no effect on the income statement.

Common Stock Warrants.

Certain of our issued and outstanding warrants to purchase common stock do not qualify to be treated as equity and, accordingly, are recorded as a liability (“Common Stock Warrant Liability”). The Common Stock Warrant Liability was initially recorded at fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation model. We are required to present these instruments at fair value at each reporting date and any changes in fair values are recorded as an adjustment to earnings. The Common Stock Warrant Liability is considered a Level Three financial instrument for purposes of fair value measurement. See Note 9 - “Fair Value” to the notes to our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Translation of Foreign Currency.

Our foreign subsidiary uses the British Pound Sterling, which is the local currency of the country in which it is located, as its functional currency. Its assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. A cumulative translation gain of $12,000 was reported as other comprehensive income on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014. A cumulative translation loss of $0.2 million was reported as accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rates during the period. For transactions that are not denominated in the functional currency, we recognized less than $0.1 million as foreign currency transaction expense in the determination of net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and less than $0.1 million as foreign currency transaction income in the determination of net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Loss Per Share.

Basic loss per share is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each of March 31, 2014 and 2013. Diluted loss per share includes shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options, warrants or conversion rights that have exercise or conversion prices below the market value of our common stock. Options, warrants and conversion rights pertaining to 5,523,975 and 2,889,033 shares of our common stock have been excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The options, warrants and conversion rights that were exercisable during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were not included because the effect would be anti-dilutive due to the net loss.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for reporting a discontinued operation. Under this standard, a disposal of part of an organization that has a major effect on its operations and financial results is a discontinued operation. This guidance is effective prospectively for us beginning January 1, 2015 with earlier application permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported previously. When adopted, we do not expect this guidance will have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.

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FAIR VALUE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the changes in the fair value of the liability measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) was comprised of the following:

	Dollars in Thousands
	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
Beginning balance at January 1	$	600		$	900
Total gains or losses:
Recognized in earnings	(50		)	(400		)
Balance at March 31	$	550		$	500

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, next twelve months	$ 0.8
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, 2015	1.0
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, 2016	0.9
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, 2017	0.8
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, 2018	0.5
Operating leases, future minimum payments, due thereafter	0.9
Operating leases, rent expense	0.2
Firm commitments to vendors	$ 1.5

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are complete, are reviewed to determine if they should be recognized. We have no material subsequent events to disclose.