Offender Testing

Orchid Cellmark provides DNA databasing testing services for federal, state, and local governments. Our offender profiles are generated following the strict acceptance standards required for upload to the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

Orchid Cellmark:

• Has generated over 1,000,000 offender profiles for upload to CODIS
  
• Routinely provides high throughput testing on the full range of sample types used for offender testing including bloodstains, buccal swabs, and buccal transfers
  
• Provides custom analysis specifications and reporting packets to integrate with client laboratory requirements
  
• Uses automated equipment including sample punches and liquid handlers to increase throughput and reproducibility, and to minimize the possibility of human transfer errors
  
• Features a state-of-the-art laboratory information tracking system that incorporates numerous automated quality control functions including duplicate profile checks, raw data/upload data comparison, and QC sample verification
  
• Can provide electronic data transfer to increase the speed of review/upload and to eliminate unnecessary storage of hard copies
  
• Has maintained forensic accreditation/certification through NFSTC since 1998, ASCLD/LAB since 2001, and ISO17025 accreditation since 2003

Our clients trust us to generate DNA profiles that help them:

• Assist in reducing testing backlogs
  
• Increase the number of investigations aided through DNA testing
  
• Generate DNA data for uploading to the national database
  
• Provide high quality DNA profiles, a solid chain of custody, and excellent customer service

Available Forensic DNA Database Testing Services:

• Convicted Offender Testing
  
• Arrestee Testing
  
• Individual Database Development

Contact a DNA databasing customer service associate for more information.

• Download CODIS DNA Analysis service brochure