What does a Heritage ID card look like?
A Heritage ID card contains a unique DNA profile as well as a preserved DNA sample in a plexiglass holder. It is about the size of a driver’s licence.

How long does it take to conduct a Heritage ID test?
Typically test results are available within 5 business days after receipt of the samples.

How should I store the Heritage ID card?
Keep the Heritage ID card in a safe place that you will have quick and easy access to in the event they are needed. Samples should be protected from direct sunlight and stored at room temperature.

What will the results of paternity or maternity test indicate?
The results of a routine DNA paternity or maternity test will indicate probability of parentage of either 0.00% or 99.99% on average. For a more detailed explanation of how to interpret a paternity report, click here.

What will the results of a kinship test indicate?
The results of a DNA kinship test will depend on the amount of DNA that is shared between the tested parties and the frequency of that shared DNA in the general population. These results vary from case to case.

Will the results of a post-mortem DNA test be accepted in a legal matter?
As long as the chain of custody of each sample tested is secure, the DNA results should be accepted in all legal matters.

How soon are the results available?
Once the Orchid Cellmark lab has received the sample, the analysis will typically be completed in 5-10 business days, although depending on the complexity of the case or the condition of the samples, it may take longer.