securities and exchange commission washington dc 20549 form 10 k f annual report pursuant to section 13 or 15 d of the act 1934 for year ended december 31 2004 transition period from __________ _____________ file number 1 9957 diagnostic products corporation exact name registrant as specified in its charter california 95 2802182 state other jurisdiction irs employer incorporation organization identification no 5210 pacific concourse drive los angeles 90045 address principal executive offices s telephone 310 645 8200 registered 12 b each title class on which common stock par value new york indicate by check mark whether is an accelerated filer defined rule 12b 2 yes x has filed all reports required be during preceding months such shorter