PRINCETON, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orchid Cellmark Inc. (Nasdaq: ORCH), a leading worldwide provider of identity DNA testing services, will release its first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 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 first 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, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

    Dial-In:        US/Canada:     (877) 266-0703
                    Int'l/Local:   (706) 643-7682
                    Conference ID: 45916267

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

About Orchid Cellmark

Orchid Cellmark is a leading provider of identity DNA testing services for the human identity and agriculture markets. In the human identity area, the company provides DNA testing services for forensic, family relationship and security applications. In the agriculture field, Orchid Cellmark provides DNA testing services for selective trait breeding. Orchid Cellmark's strong market positions in these segments reflect the company's accredited laboratories in the U.S. and U.K., its innovative genetic analysis technologies and expertise, and the world-renowned Cellmark brand that has been associated with exceptional quality, reliability and customer service for nearly two decades. More information on Orchid Cellmark can be found at http://www.orchid.com.



     Contact:
     Orchid Cellmark Inc.
     (609) 750-2324
     Mary Bashore
     Investor Relations

SOURCE Orchid Cellmark Inc.