How is Chain of Custody maintained?
Chain of Custody begins at the point of origin when the client packages the sample(s) for shipment to Orchid Cellmark. Each piece of evidence must be accompanied by a completed Chain of Custody document and should be sent by a nationally recognized courier with a tracking number that can be used to maintain the chain of custody. Alternatively, samples can be delivered in person to Orchid Cellmark laboratories. Once received by Orchid Cellmark, each transfer of evidence is documented by the Orchid Cellmark lab technicians who are handling the evidence.
