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Forensic Lab Location

The forensic DNA testing services of Orchid Cellmark in the U.S. are concentrated in the Dallas, TX laboratory. Our casework and CODIS testing are provided by our facility in Dallas, Texas.

Orchid Cellmark - Dallas

  • Founded in 1987.
  • Began providing DNA testing to law enforcement agencies in 1989.
  • Accredited by ASCLD/LAB-International, aaBB, FQS-I, and the Texas DPS.
  • Approved to perform forensic DNA identity testing by the NYSDOH.
  • Offers standard STR analysis for forensic cases, no-suspect sexual assault case profiling services, forensic paternity testing, and family reconstruction.
  • Offers specialty services including mitochondrial DNA testing, Y-STR analysis and its proprietary Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) analysis.
  • Awarded a contract by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's Office of New York City to help identify remains of victims of the World Trade Center using SNP technology.

Locations & Directions

Orchid Cellmark Inc. is headquartered in Princeton. For directions and maps to any of our facilities, click the corresponding link below.

FORENSIC DNA
TESTING FACILITY
Dallas, TX

13988 Diplomat Drive
Suite 100
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Phone: 214-271-8400
Toll Free: 800-752-2774

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
  1. Take the North Exit out of DFW Airport and Exit right onto Interstate 635 East.
  2. In approximately 8 miles, exit right onto Interstate 35E North.
  3. In approximately 2 miles, exit right at Valwood Parkway.
  4. Head west (left) on Valwood Parkway to first traffic light, which is Diplomat Drive.
  5. Take a left turn on Diplomat. Orchid Cellmark is one block south on the left side of Diplomat Drive.

From Love Field Airport

  1. Exit Love Field Airport on Cedar Springs Rd. and turn right on Mockingbird Ln.
  2. Take Mockingbird Ln. to Interstate 35E North.
  3. Travel north approximately 8 miles to Valwood Parkway (this is two exits north of I-635).
  4. Exit right at Valwood Parkway.
  5. Head west (left) on Valwood Parkway to first traffic light, which is Diplomat Drive.
  6. Take a left turn on Diplomat. Orchid Cellmark is one block south on the left side of Diplomat Drive.