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Agreements with Asuragen
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Agreements with Asuragen
Agreements with Asuragen
 
On November 3, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with Asuragen under which Asuragen shares space with and provides services to the Company in support of the Company’s business. Such services have included human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, purchasing, shipping and receiving, equipment use, and various facility expenses. The Company paid Asuragen a monthly service fee for the services provided by Asuragen to the Company, which does not include direct charges incurred by Asuragen on behalf of the Company. Total expenses under the Shared Services Agreement with Asuragen totaled approximately $79,000 and $100,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively and $316,000 and $295,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
On October 31, 2014, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with Asuragen for use of office, laboratory and shared space. Total rent expense was approximately $15,000 and $59,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Both the lease and the shared service agreements expired on August 31, 2016. The Company has entered into a new lease for additional space, as discussed in Note 11.