** Universal Biosensors UBI.AX rises as much as 12.5% to A$0.135; biggest intraday pct gain since June 27

** Stock at its highest since Oct. 30; set for third straight session of gain

** Co signs National Distribution & Contracting (NDC) as distribution partner in the U.S. for its monitoring device Xprecia Prime

** Says clinics and hospitals in the U.S. will have direct access to its Xprecia Prime via NDC's network under the deal

** Stock down 33.8% YTD

(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)

((Roshan.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com))