What happens after I contact Orchid Cellmark to set up a DNA maternal or paternal lineage case?
For a court ready test, Orchid Cellmark will schedule specimen collection appointments for all parties immediately upon receipt of our application form. Orchid Cellmark has 5000 specimen collection sites within North America. For a curiosity test, Orchid Cellmark will send you self-contained specimen collection kits.

What types of samples are tested?
Orchid Cellmark collects cheek swab samples from all tested parties. These are painless and non-invasive and can be collected within a matter of minutes.

What do I need to bring to my specimen collection appointment?
You will need to bring government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license. There is no fee for specimen collection.