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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Detail Textuals) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) ft² | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Area of property under operating lease | ft² | 30,000 |
Extended operating lease for two additional period | 3 years |
Base rent during initial lease term per annum | $ | $ 458,098 |
Area of laboratory space | ft² | 1,500 |
Total lease rental expenses | $ | $ 490,745 | $ 490,915
Asset Purchase Agreement | Vandalia |  |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Area of property under operating lease | ft² | 5,000 |
Monthly rent | $ | $ 5,416 |

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