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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001615774-17-001279
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170328

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ATOSSA GENETICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001488039
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
		IRS NUMBER:				264753208
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2345 EASTLAKE AVENUE EAST
		STREET 2:		SUITE 201
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98102
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206.588.0256

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		STREET 1:		2345 EASTLAKE AVENUE EAST
		STREET 2:		SUITE 201
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98102
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