| Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | 2. Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates in the financial statements have been made for revenue, accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts, accounting for income taxes, depreciation of property and equipment and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash is comprised of cash on hand and deposits in banks. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity at date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents, which, at March 31, 2016, are comprised of money market funds. Accounts Receivable, Contractual Allowances and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable are recorded net of contractual allowances and an allowance for doubtful accounts. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, contractual allowances were $2.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The Company estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the aging of the accounts receivable and the historical collection experience for each type of payor. Account balances are charged-off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $2,000 and $24,000 in bad debt expense, respectively. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no allowances for doubtful accounts. Inventory Inventory, which consists entirely of raw materials, and includes laboratory materials and supplies, is valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Revenue Recognition Revenues that are derived from testing services are recognized in accordance with revenue recognition accounting guidance, which requires that four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred and title and the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the client or services have been rendered; (3) the price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenues are recorded on an accrual basis when the contractual obligations are completed as tests are processed through the Company’s laboratory and test results are delivered to ordering physicians. Revenues are billed to various payors, including Medicare, contracted insurance companies, directly billed customers (UAMS, pharmaceutical companies, reference laboratories and hospitals) and non-contracted insurance companies. Revenues from Medicare, contracted insurance companies and directly billed customers are reported based on the contractual rate. The difference between the amounts billed and the contractual rates from Medicare and contracted insurance companies are recorded as contractual allowances at the same time the revenue is recognized, to arrive at reported net revenue. The contractual rate is based on established agreed upon rates between the Company and the respective payor. Directly billed customers are invoiced at the contractual rate by the Company. Revenues from non-contracted insurance companies are reported based on the amount expected to be collected, which is based on the historical collection experience of each payor or payor group, as appropriate, and anticipated effects of changes in the healthcare industry, if any. The difference between the amount billed and the amount estimated to be collected from non-contracted insurance companies is recorded as a contractual allowance at the same time the revenue is recognized, to arrive at reported net revenue. The Company does not record revenue from individuals for billings until cash is collected; as collectability is not assured at the time services are provided, therefore there are no accounts receivable from self-payors. Gross revenues from individuals have been immaterial to date. The Company’s estimates of net revenue for non-contracted insurance companies are subject to change based on the contractual status and payment policies of the third-party payors with whom the Company deals. The Company regularly refines its estimates in order to make estimated revenue as accurate as possible based on its most recent collection experience with each third-party payor. The Company regularly reviews its historical collection experience for non-contracted payors and anticipated changes in the healthcare industry and adjusts expected revenues for current and subsequent periods accordingly. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, $142,000 of net favorable and $30,000 of net unfavorable changes in estimates were recorded to revenue related to non-contracted revenues recorded in the prior years, respectively. The table below shows the adjustments made to gross revenues to arrive at net revenues, the amount reported in the statements of operations: Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2016 2015 Gross revenues $ 2,050 $ 1,317 Less: contractual allowances (1,232 ) (672 ) Net revenue $ 818 $ 645 Contractual allowances recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, represented 60% and 51% of gross revenues, respectively. The increase in the contractual allowances is due to an increase in the volume of tests billed to third-party payors including non-contracted payors for which we estimate net revenues based on historical collections. Stock-Based Compensation Compensation expense for all stock-based payments made to employees, directors, and consultants are measured and recognized based on estimated fair value. These stock-based awards include stock options and restricted stock units. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”), option-pricing model, which requires the use of estimates such as stock price volatility and expected option lives. The fair value of stock options granted to employees and directors is estimated at the date of grant. The fair value of restricted stock units issued to employees and directors is based on the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and, for nonemployees, at the date when performance is complete. For stock-based compensation awards granted to non-employees, the fair value of the awards are remeasured at each reporting date until vested, with changes in the estimated fair value recognized as an adjustment to compensation expense in the period of change. Upon settlement of all or a portion of the award in cash, the recognized fair value of the corresponding amount of awards is reversed from additional paid-in capital and the excess of the cash payment over this amount is recognized as additional stock-based compensation expense. Stock-based compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. The Company accounts for forfeitures when they occur and reverses any compensation cost previously recognized for awards for which the requisite service has not been completed in the period that the awards are forfeited. Due to the Company’s net loss position, no tax benefits for stock-based compensation have been recognized in the statements of cash flows. The Company has not recognized, and does not expect to recognize in the near future, any tax benefit related to stock-based compensation cost as a result of its full valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets, including those related to net operating loss carryforwards. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and note payable-related party. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Accounting guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2—Includes other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace. Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activities, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company’s cash equivalent instruments consisted of $8.4 million and $10.4 million, respectively, in money market funds which are reported at fair value using Level 1 inputs. The carrying amounts of financial instruments such as accounts receivable, accounts payable and note payable-related party approximate their relative fair values due to the short-term maturities and market rates of interest of these instruments. Net Loss Per Share Basic and diluted net loss per common share for the periods presented is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the respective periods, without consideration of common stock equivalents. Basic and diluted net loss per common share includes vested, but unissued restricted stock units from the date of vesting. Common stock equivalents, determined on a weighted-average outstanding basis, that could potentially reduce net income per common share in the future that were not included in the determination of diluted loss per common share as their effects were antidilutive are as follows: Three Months Ended (in thousands) 2016 2015 Unvested restricted stock units 241,338 527,934 Options to purchase common stock 637,762 180,000 Warrants to purchase common stock 203,214 203,214 Total 1,082,314 911,148 Concentration of Credit Risk, Major Customers and Suppliers Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents. Cash is maintained at two financial institutions and, at times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses related to these balances. The Company invests excess cash in money market funds under the custodianship of a major financial institution. This diversification of risk is consistent with the Company's policy to ensure safety of principal and maintain liquidity. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company had three major customers, including UAMS. Revenue sourced either from or through UAMS as a percentage of net revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are 26% and 77%, respectively. Revenue sourced either from or through the other two major customers as a percentage of net revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are 25% and 0%, and 12% and 5%, respectively. Accounts receivable from UAMS as a percentage of total accounts receivable as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are 11% and 19%, respectively. The Company has no accounts receivable from the other two major customers as of March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015 since revenue sourced through them is billed to various third-party payors, depending on a patient’s medical insurance policy. Inventory used in the Company’s testing process is procured from one supplier. Any supply interruption or an increase in demand beyond such supplier’s capabilities could have an adverse impact on the Company’s business. Management believes it could identify alternative suppliers, if necessary, but it is possible such suppliers may not be identified in a timely manner to avoid an adverse impact on the Company’s business. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The update is effective for fiscal years and the interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Amendments related to the timing of when excess tax benefits are recognized, minimum statutory withholding requirements and forfeitures are applied using a modified retrospective transition method by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period in which the guidance is adopted. Amendments related to the presentation of employee taxes paid on the statement of cash flows when an employer withholds shares to meet the minimum statutory withholding requirement is applied retrospectively. Amendments requiring recognition of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies in the income statement are applied prospectively. The Company elected to early adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2016. The impact of adoption of this guidance had no effect on the Company’s financial position, statements of operations or statements of cash flows. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, which replaces the existing accounting guidance for leases. This standard requires entities that lease assets to recognize the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for fiscal years and the interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The guidance is required to be applied by the modified retrospective transition approach and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on its financial statements and footnote disclosures. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17 that provides guidance on the presentation of deferred income taxes which requires deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with related valuation allowances, to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. As a result, each tax jurisdiction will now only have one net noncurrent deferred tax asset or liability. The new guidance does not change the existing requirement that prohibits offsetting deferred tax liabilities from one jurisdiction against deferred tax assets of another jurisdiction. The new guidance is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods, with early application permitted. The amendments may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, which simplifies the measurement of inventories valued under most methods, including the Company’s inventories valued under the FIFO method. Under this new guidance, inventories valued under these methods would be valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value, with net realizable value defined as the estimated selling price less reasonable costs to sell the inventory. The new guidance is effective prospectively for the Company’s quarterly reporting period beginning January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance in FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, including industry-specific guidance. This standard is based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This standard also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract and was originally effective for the Company’s annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. In July 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date of this ASU by one year, which is effective for the Company’s annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted beginning with the annual reporting period ending December 31, 2017. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its financial statements. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern, which provides guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and the related footnote disclosure. For each reporting period, management will be required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date the financials are issued. When management identifies conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, this standard also outlines disclosures that are required in the company’s footnotes based on whether or not there are any plans intended to mitigate the relevant conditions or events to alleviate the substantial doubt. This standard becomes effective for the Company’s annual reporting period ending December 31, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its financial statements. |
