The results of a paternity DNA test can impact the rest of your life. Orchid Cellmark has been a leader in the genetic testing field for almost 30 years. Our results come with the guarantee of quality and are delivered with speed, convenience, and most importantly, accuracy— inclusions usually result in 99.99% or 0% probability. Whether you just need to know or will need results that can be used in a legal matter, Orchid Cellmark should be your first step in this journey.

NO HIDDEN COSTS

Orchid Cellmark's DNA paternity standard tests costs are all inclusive. Results are routinely delivered within three business days from when the last specimen was received at the laboratory for no additional charge. Why pay more for accelerated test results from a smaller lab or broker, where average waiting time is one to two weeks for results?

RESULTS YOU can TRUST

Orchid Cellmark is accredited by the aaBB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks). This assures that testing quality claims made on the internet are true and that testing is being performed by qualified scientists using validated scientific practices. Many smaller paternity labs lack this accreditation. Conducting tests in Orchid Cellmark-owned facilities further ensures accuracy and reliability. We do not cut cost corners by sending specimens to an outside laboratory.

Orchid Cellmark's internal quality controls go above and beyond the requirements set by the aaBB. This includes four independent technical reviews of laboratory data that is then reviewed by PhD accredited Laboratory Directors or Associate Directors before results are sent to clients for both legal and at-home tests. Two independent DNA isolations are also performed for each case, ensuring the accuracy of either 99.99% inclusion or 0% probability of the man tested being the biological father. Legal test results from Orchid Cellmark have been trusted by numerous state child support agencies since 1979.These agencies trust Orchid Cellmark's accuracy will withstand court examination.

Privacy & Convenience when they matter most

Ordering an Orchid Cellmark DNA paternity test can be done easily online or with one phone call. Our knowledgeable representatives are ready to answer your questions over the phone or via live-chat on our website.

Collecting specimens for at-home test kits can be done in seconds in the privacy of your own home with an easy, painless cotton-tipped swab you rub inside the cheek of each party being tested. When you're done, just place the specimens in the appropriate collection bags and send them to Orchid Cellmark to perform testing in the prepaid envelope included at no extra charge.

Orchid Cellmark has a network of over 5,000 collection sites internationally to provide convenient, professional and painless collection of specimens for legal test clients regardless of where they live. For cases where it's not possible to collect a cheek swab, non-standard samples including hats, cigarette butts and hair, can be tested for trace DNA (additional fees apply).