About Orchid Cellmark

Estate Attorneys

Why Choose Orchid Cellmark?

Orchid Cellmark has been providing genetic testing services in estate matters since 1979. Genetic testing in estate matters is often a complicated process due to non-standard sample types or complex family relationships. It is therefore essential that you choose the right company to carry out your genetic test. The most important features of Orchid Cellmark’s genetic testing services are:

  • Accredited - by the aaBB, NYSDOH, as well as ISO 17025 agencies for the Dayton laboratory
  • Full service DNA laboratory - Capable of conducting routine STR genetic testing, and more complex Y-STR and mitochondrial DNA analysis in-house
  • End to End Customer Care – Our paternity customer service specialists will guide you through the process from beginning to end. Our responsibility to you does not end with the distribution of results. We will help you and/or your client interpret those results and will provide expert testimony if required.
  • Experience and Credibility – In business since 1979, we have completed more than 1 million genetic tests. We are constantly recommended by courts, doctors, government agencies and attorneys.

Brochures & Forms

If you are interested in learning more about our Heritage ID DNA Preservation and Profiling Service, please feel free to download our Heritage ID brochure.

If you have a case that may require more complicated Kinship analysis, please feel free to read more by downloading our DNA Kinship flyer.

Initiate Case

To initiate a genetic test, you may:

  • Contact our Attorney Specialist at 1-800-DNA-TEST option 4 to order over the phone
  • Access our downloadable application forms