Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan of Quidel Corporation of our reports dated February 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Quidel Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Quidel Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.