Cellmark is a leading international provider of DNA testing services primarily for forensic and family relationship applications. Cellmark’s strong market presence in these segments leverages the Company’s accredited laboratories in the U.K. and U.S.

Its novel and wide-ranging technologies and long-standing expertise have been associated with exceptional quality, reliability, customer service, and above all, innovation, for more than two decades.

Recognising the needs of employers worldwide, Cellmark has added another “first” with the introduction of ID-Secure™.

Capabilities
Cellmark possesses the ability to handle all types of samples and situations that can arise in the identification of human biological samples using DNA. Orchid has assembled and validated numerous specialized protocols for handling tissues, bones, teeth, and other unusual specimens often seen in cases where environmental impact has taken place.

Cellmark offers a variety of DNA testing markers from which to choose. This panel of DNA markers includes Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP’s) and mitochondrial DNA markers that are used in cases where degradation of DNA has taken place. Degradation can take place when biological samples are subjected to high temperatures, moist conditions or bacterial contamination.