Pacific Biometrics Inc.: The Irvine company, engaged...

Pacific Biometrics Inc.: The Irvine company, engaged in diagnostics and laboratory services for the detection and management of chronic diseases, said it lost $623,881, or 17 cents a share, for the first quarter ended Sept. 30. That compares with a net loss of $525,071, or 21 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue increased by 11% to $638,347 from $576,786.