Why Choose Orchid Cellmark

Orchid Cellmark has been providing DNA forensic testing services in criminal matters in Canada since 1990. The most important features of Orchid Cellmark’s DNA testing services are:

  • Accredited - by ASCLD and FQS-International (an ISO 17025 accrediting agency)
  • Full service DNA laboratory - Capable of conducting semen and blood screens, routine STR DNA testing, Y-STR testing, mitochondrial DNA analysis and Minifiler analysis. For more information on these technologies, go to our Forensic Testing section.

  • Fast Turnaround - Turnaround times vary from 2-4 weeks for routine STR cases up to 4-8 weeks for a more complicated Mitochondrial DNA analysis

  • Experience and Credibility – Working in the field of DNA testing since 1990 in the forensic, paternity and immigration testing arena, we have completed more than 40,000 DNA tests. We are recommended by courts, doctors, government agencies and lawyers.


Please click on the following link to download a Forensic Case Submission form.

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