Adoption Testing
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Orchid utilizes a network of over 5000 collection sites worldwide.
Orchid utilizes a network of over 5000 collection sites worldwide.
Accreditations
Orchid Cellmark holds multiple accreditations from various organizations and adheres to the standards of each accrediting organization. Compliance by our laboratories to these accreditation requirements provides assurance to our clients that test results provided by Orchid Cellmark are of the highest quality. Clink on the links above to learn more about our accreditations.
Orchid Cellmark holds multiple accreditations from various organizations and adheres to the standards of each accrediting organization. Compliance by our laboratories to these accreditation requirements provides assurance to our clients that test results provided by Orchid Cellmark are of the highest quality. Clink on the links above to learn more about our accreditations.
Adoption Testing
Results
- How Long do Tests Take?
- What will the results for a paternity or maternity test indicate?
- What will the results for the Guatemala 2nd test indicate?
- Will the results be accepted in I-600 Petitions?
- How will the results be sent?
- In a Guatemalan case, are your results authenticated?
1. How Long do Tests Take?
The results of a routine DNA paternity test take 3 business days or less from
the time the last sample is received in our DNA testing laboratory
2. What will the results for a paternity or maternity test indicate?
We routinely report testing results with a probability of paternity or maternity of 99.99% or higher on inclusions and 0.00% on exclusions. For a more detailed interpretation of
the results, please click here.
3. What will the results for the Guatemala 2nd test indicate?
The 2nd test for the child will include the specimen collection dates
for the 1st and 2nd appointment, the profile of the child and a
conclusion indicating if the child's 1st and 2nd profiles were the same.
4. Will the results be accepted in I-600 Petitions?
As an aaBB-accredited laboratory, Orchid Cellmark results are accepted
by both the Department of State and the Department of Homeland security
in I-600 petitions.
5. How will the results be sent?
The results of an adoption case will be sent to the adoption agency,
adoption attorney and US Embassy (if applicable) by courier. This
service is included in our fee.
6. In a Guatemalan case, are your results authenticated?
Yes, Orchid Cellmark notarizes all reports and then has them
authenticated by the State of Michigan before they are sent to the US
Embassy in Guatemala. The results for the 2nd test for the child are
notarized but not authenticated as this is a requirement of the
Department of State and not of the Guatemalan government.