Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQNM), a leading provider of genetic analysis solutions, today announced that it will release 2008 third quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Sequenom management will host an investment-community conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss those results and answer questions.

Individuals interested in participating in the conference call may do so by dialing (866) 844-2998 for domestic callers, or (706) 679-9912 for international callers. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the Internet may do so by selecting Investor Relations on the Corporate page of the Company’s Web site at www.sequenom.com.

A webcast replay will be available on the Sequenom Web site for 14 days. A telephone replay will be available for 48 hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing (800) 642-1687 for domestic callers, or (706) 645-9291 for international callers, and entering reservation code 67776331.

About Sequenom

Sequenom is committed to providing the best genetic-analysis products for research and the molecular-diagnostic markets. The Company makes available superior solutions for genomic science in biomedical research, livestock and agricultural applications and molecular medicine, as well as for various diagnostic markets, including noninvasive prenatal testing, oncology and infectious diseases. Sequenom’s proprietary MassARRAY^® system delivers reliable and specific data from complex biological samples and from genetic-target materials available only in trace amounts.

Sequenom^® and MassARRAY^® are trademarks of Sequenom, Inc.

Sequenom, Inc.
Paul W. Hawran
Chief Financial Officer
(858) 202-9000
or
Investor Relations Contact
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates
Jody Cain (jcain@lhai.com)
Kevin Mc Cabe
(310) 691-7100