Form 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

        Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):                                                                                          September 2, 2004



                                            HEMAGEN DIAGNOSTICS, INC.                                             
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



                   Delaware                                       1-11700                                    04-2869857                
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File No.)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)


                                                  9033 Red Branch Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045                                                   
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

                                                                                      (410) 740-3198                                                                                    
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Item 8.01 – Other Information.

        On September 2, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release announcing an exchange offer for its 8% Senior Subordinated Secured Convertible Notes due April 2005. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.




Dated: September 3, 2004
HEMAGEN DIAGNOSTICS, INC.


By: /s/Deborah F. Ricci
      ——————————————
      Deborah F. Ricci
      Chief Financial Officer
      (Principal Accounting Officer)