GenMark Diagnostics Schedules Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results Conference Call for August 11, 2014

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNMK) today announced that it plans to release its second quarter earnings results after market close on Monday, August 11, 2014. Management will hold a conference call to review the Company's financial performance starting at 4:30 p.m. EDT on the same day. The conference call will be concurrently webcast. The link to the webcast will be available on the GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. website at www.genmarkdx.com under the investor relations section and will be archived for future reference. To listen to the conference call, please dial [phone] (US/Canada) or [phone] (International) and use the conference ID number 72247869 approximately five minutes prior to the start time.

About GenMark

GenMark Diagnostics is a leading provider of automated, multiplex molecular diagnostic testing systems that detect and measure DNA and RNA targets to diagnose disease and optimize patient treatment. Utilizing GenMark's proprietary eSensor® detection technology, GenMark's eSensor® XT-8 system is designed to support a broad range of molecular diagnostic tests with a compact, easy-to-use workstation and self-contained, disposable test cartridges. GenMark currently markets four tests that are FDA cleared for IVD use: Cystic Fibrosis Genotyping Test, Respiratory Virus Panel, Thrombophilia Risk Test, and Warfarin Sensitivity Test. A number of other tests, including HCV Genotyping, 2C19 Genotyping, and 3A4/3A5 Genotyping are available for research use only. For more information, visit www.genmarkdx.com.

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc.Hany MassaranyPresident/Chief Executive Officer760-448-4358