Calypte Biomedical Corp (fka CYPT)

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AGREEMENT, effective as of the 27th day of March, 2003, between Calypte Biomedical Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (the “Company”), of 1265 Harbor Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502, and Mohamed Hadid, 100 Carolwood, Los Angeles, CA 90077 (“Consultant”).

WHEREAS, THE Company desires the Consultant to provide consulting services to the Company pursuant hereto and Consultant is agreeable to providing such services.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Consultant shall serve as a consultant to assist the Company in general corporate activities including but not limited to the following areas:

(a) Research venues for foreign sales for the company’s products.

(b) Assist in the establishment of distribution partners in the Middle East and Russia for the company’s products.

(c) Provide support, including competitive information, for these regions.

2. Term: The Company shall be entitled to Consultant’s services for reasonable times when and to the extent requested by, and subject to the direction of Mr. Cataldo. The term of this Consulting Agreement began as of the date of this Agreement, and shall terminate on May 27, 2003.