Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 29, 2008, Transgenomic, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter 2008. A copy of the press release is being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information referenced in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99 referenced in Item 9.01 below) is being 'furnished" under "Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" and, as such, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99 referenced in Item 9.01 below) shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

(99) Press release dated October 29, 2008, announcing Transgenomic, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter 2008.