Another new easy-to-use feature of the web site, Online Chat, allows
private paternity customers to communicate with Orchid Cellmark's customer
service team in real time online. If private paternity customers have any
questions regarding testing, they can just log on from
Orchid Cellmark's DNA testing services are not limited to paternity as the company provides a comprehensive set of services including, but not limited to, immigration, adoption, and heredity.
The new Orchid Cellmark web site also provides secure log on access for Government Paternity clients and describes Orchid Cellmark's long-standing capabilities and track record within the Forensics category.
About Orchid Cellmark
Orchid Cellmark (Nasdaq: ORCH) is a leading international provider of DNA testing services primarily for forensic and family relationship applications. Orchid Cellmark is one of the largest providers of forensic DNA testing services and its DNA results are used by the criminal justice system to assist with the identification of perpetrators, the exclusion of suspects and the exoneration of wrongfully convicted individuals. The company provides DNA family relationship testing to numerous child services organizations and individuals seeking to verify parentage. Orchid Cellmark also serves immigration and security authorities for DNA testing of individuals. In the agriculture field, the company provides DNA testing services for selective trait breeding. Orchid Cellmark's strong market positions in these areas reflect the company's accredited laboratories in the U.S. and U.K., its innovative genetic analysis technologies and expertise, and the company's reputation for exceptional quality, reliability and customer service for nearly two decades. More information on Orchid Cellmark can be found at www.orchidcellmark.com or www.orchid.com.
Contacts Investors: Mary Bashore Orchid Cellmark Inc. (609) 750-2324 Media: Barbara Lindheim GendeLLindheim BioCom Partners (212) 918-4650
SOURCE Orchid Cellmark Inc.