DNA testing can answer a variety of biological relationship and identity questions. Please choose your area of interest:
Paternity Testing
DNA Paternity testing can be used to determine the biological father of a child and can be done on a Court Ready, Curiosity or Prenatal basis. It is also possible to conduct a test, even if the alleged father is deceased. Learn More »
Immigration Testing
DNA Immigration testing is conducted at the request of a Canadian Embassy abroad or a Citizenship & Immigration Centre within Canada. It will provide additional proof of a paternity, maternity or kinship relationship. Learn More »
Estate Testing
A DNA Estate test can be conducted on a post-mortem basis using either a stored Heritage ID DNA profile or a sample from the decedent, his personal possessions or known relatives. Such testing can usually determine if a person is or is not related to the decedent. Learn More »
Kinship Testing
A DNA kinship test will test the relationship between two or more individuals to assess an alleged relationship such as full or half siblings, grandparents and aunts or uncles. Learn More »
Forensic Testing
Orchid Cellmark offers screening services, routine STR analysis, specialized Y-STR, mitochondrial and Minifiler analysis of evidence and reference samples in criminal cases. Learn More »
Infidelity & Non-Standard Testing
In cases of alleged infidelity, Orchid Cellmark can conduct blood or semen screen tests, assess the viability of a sample for DNA testing and generate DNA profiles for gender determination and/or comparison to a known reference sample. Learn More »
Adoption Testing
DNA Adoption testing is useful in relinquishment and reunion cases. Learn More »
Aboriginal Testing
A DNA Aboriginal test is a paternity, maternity or kinship test performed to determine if two or more individuals are biologically related. This test is generally conducted in order to meet a First Nation's membership criteria. Learn More »
Twin Testing
DNA Twin testing will determine if two individuals are fraternal or identical twins. Learn More »