Infidelity & Non-standard Testing
Overview
Testing Options
Testing Steps
Why Orchid Cellmark?
Download Application Forms
FAQs About Infidelity & Non-standard Testing
Specimen Collection
Fees
Results
Other DNA Services
Give us a Call1-800-DNA-TEST
Find a Collection Center
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.
Infidelity & Non-standard Testing
Testing Steps
A DNA test involves essentially 3 steps:
1. SPECIMEN HANDLING AND SHIPPING
Orchid Cellmark customer service specialists are available for consultation on the proper way to collect, store and ship a sample for infidelity or non-standard testing. We can also provide specimen collection kits for the collection of a known cheek swab sample if the client wishes to conduct a Comparison test. Please contact 1-800-DNA-TEST for more information.
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
- Results 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 tested parties as they have indicated on their application form.