Can I determine if I am Aboriginal?
Orchid Cellmark does not offer a general Aboriginal test and we do not know of any other company which does.

Can you prove that I am from a specific First Nation?
It is impossible to test an individual and determine a person’s specific tribal origins. However if you can find someone within the First Nation of interest to whom you might be related, we can conduct a paternity, maternity or kinship test between both individuals.

Do I need a lawyer?
No, Orchid Cellmark does not require clients to have a lawyer in order to conduct a DNA test.

Do I need a doctor’s order or court order?
Usually a doctor’s order and court order are not required. However, you will be tax exempt with a doctor's referral.

How Is my personal information protected?
Your privacy and security are important to us. Your samples are shipped to us in a tamper proof bag. Entry into our DNA testing facility is by restricted access only. All samples are bar-coded and all computer systems are secured. Results are sent to authorized individuals only and cases are only discussed with those who are authorized to do so. For the protection of the tested parties, results are not usually released over the phone except in unusual circumstances. All samples and DNA profiles are retained for a period of time, as required by accreditation guidelines but are destroyed after the requisite storage periods.

Can my DNA be used to test for a pre-existing condition that could prevent me from receiving health care insurance?
The DNA markers which are tested for relationship testing do not provide any information on any specific physical or medical condition that might affect your health care insurance.