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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Numbers
2-85628, 33-15102, 33-87662 and 33-87664 of Techniclone International
Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated June 21, 1996, appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Techniclone International Corporation for the year
ended April 30, 1996.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Costa Mesa, California
March 3, 1997



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