PRESS RELEASE


Mississauga, Ontario February 27, 1997

Canadian Medical Laboratories Limited ("CML") is pleased to announce an increase in revenues to $14.7M for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 as compared to $12.9M in the previous year. Net income was $1.1M as compared to $1.2M in the previous year. Earnings per share were 10¢ as compared to 11¢ in the previous year.

On November 25, 1996, CML acquired Excel Bestview Medical Laboratories. Integration of Excel Bestview Medical Laboratories into CML operations is proceeding as planned. Significant gains are anticipated in the latter part of the fiscal year.

CML operates medical laboratories in Ontario and is developing a Contract Research Organization to conduct clinical research for the pharmaceutical industry.

For further information, please contact:

Telephone: (905) 624-0440

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