Orchid Cellmark to Announce First Quarter 2008 Financial Results on May 8, 2008

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.

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.

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