PRINCETON, N.J., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orchid Cellmark Inc. (Nasdaq: ORCH), a leading worldwide provider of identity DNA testing services, will release its second quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at approximately 7:00 a.m. EDT, and is hosting a conference call and webcast to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. EDT on the same day. Management will discuss financial results for the second quarter 2008 as well as operating highlights. A question-and-answer session will follow management's discussion. All interested parties are encouraged to listen to the live conference call or the live or archived webcast.



    Conference Call Details

    Date and Time:   Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

    Dial-In:     US/Canada:       (877) 266-0703
                 Int'l/Local:     (706) 643-7682
                 Conference ID:   57573304

Webcast: Live webcast and replay available via the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.orchidcellmark.com. The webcast will be available for 90 days.

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.



    Contact:
    Investors:                         Media:
    Mary Bashore                       Rick Anderson
    Orchid Cellmark Inc.               The Torrenzano Group
    (609) 750-2324                     (212) 681-1700
    ir@orchid.com                      randerson@torrenzano.com

SOURCE Orchid Cellmark Inc.