Estate 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.
Estate Testing
Testing Steps
A DNA test involves essentially 3 steps:
1. SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Once we have received your order, our Scheduling Department will contact either the requesting or testing parties (depending on the test being ordered) to arrange for a specimen collection appointment at one of our 5000 convenient specimen collection sites or to arrange for the decedent’s sample to be shipped.
2. LABORATORY TESTING
Once the samples are received by our laboratory, the following steps occur:
- Samples are assigned a unique bar code and are logged into our laboratory database
- Samples and paperwork are examined for completeness
- Samples are analyzed
- DNA profiles are triple checked
- Reports are generated
- Final report is verified by Ph.D. Laboratory Director
3. DISTRIBUTION OF RESULTS
Upon completion of the test, results will be distributed to the parties indicated on the application form.
Results
HERITAGE ID DNA TEST - A Heritage ID test will be completed within 3-5 business days from the date of receipt of the sample. A Heritage ID card will consist of the following:
- Name of Tested Party
- Date of Birth
- Date of Report
- A listing of the individual DNA profile
- FTA Card with stored sample for future use if needed
ROUTINE DNA PATERNITY OR MATERNITY TEST - The results of a routine paternity or maternity test will take 5-7 business days from the time the last sample is received by our testing laboratory. Orchid Cellmark will release a notarized DNA test report which will indicate a probability of paternity and maternity. We routinely report testing results with a probability of paternity or maternity of 99.99% or higher on inclusions and 0.00% on exclusions. The reports which are released will include:
- Names of Tested Parties
- Date of Specimen Collection for each Tested Party
- A listing of the individual DNA profiles for each Tested Party
- A Combined Paternity or Maternity Index
- A Probability of Paternity or Maternity
- A statement of Conclusion
- A statement of laboratory accreditation
KINSHIP TEST – The results of a kinship test will take up to 10 business days from the time the last sample is received by our testing laboratory. Orchid Cellmark will release a notarized DNA test report which will indicate a probability of kinship. The probability of kinship will depend on the amount of shared DNA that is observed between the tested parties as well as the frequency of that shared DNA in the general population. Orchid Cellmark cannot guarantee a conclusive result in a kinship case. A kinship report will include:
- Names of Tested Parties
- Date of Specimen Collection for each Tested Party
- A listing of the individual DNA profiles for each Tested Party
- A Combined Kinship Index
- A Probability of Kinship
- A statement of Conclusion
- A statement of laboratory accreditation