Research and development expenses were $6.4 million, flat compared to the prior year period. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.0 million, a decrease of $1.5 million compared to the prior year period driven by reduced medical affairs expenses.
Net loss for the third quarter of 2022 was $17.4 million, $2.95 per share, compared to a net loss of $14.0 million, $4.21 per share, in the prior year period.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $21.5 million as of September 30, 2022 and cash provided by the ATM was $22.9 million.
2022 Financial Outlook
The Company expects full year 2022 total revenue of $22.0 to $23.0 million, including product revenue of $11.5 to $12.0 million and research contribution revenue of $10.5 to $11.0 million. The Company expects to close 50 to 55 T2Dx Instrument contracts in 2022.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
The Company’s management team will host a conference call today, November 10, 2022, beginning at 4:30 pm ET. Investors interested in listening to the call may do so by dialing 888-272-8703 for domestic callers or 832-553-1663 for International callers. A live and recorded webcast of the call will be available on the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.t2biosystems.com.
About T2 Biosystems
T2 Biosystems, a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, is dedicated to improving patient care and reducing the cost of care by helping clinicians effectively treat patients faster than ever before. T2 Biosystems’ products include the T2Dx® Instrument, the T2Bacteria® Panel, the T2Candida® Panel, the T2Resistance® Panel, and the T2SARS-CoV-2™ Panel and are powered by the proprietary T2 Magnetic Resonance (T2MR®) technology. T2 Biosystems has an active pipeline of future products, including the T2Biothreat™ Panel, the T2Cauris™ Panel, and T2Lyme™ Panel, as well as next-generation products for the detection of bacterial and fungal pathogens and associated antimicrobial resistance markers. For more information, please visit www.t2biosystems.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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