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External Contamination Blog (1)
Consumption vs. Contamination in Cannabis Detection
Published Sept 2024
“I haven’t smoked cannabis myself, but I was in a room full of smokers!” This is a claim we have all probably heard, so how can hair drug testing tell the difference?
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New ownership for Cellmark
Published Aug 2024
We are pleased to announce that on 20th August 2024, Orchid Cellmark Limited (trading as Cellmark) became part of the Eurofins Scientific Group.
Why We Use Soht Guidelines Blog (1)
Why does Cellmark adhere to the Society of Hair Testing guidelines?
Published Aug 2024
The Society of Hair Testing has published several guidance documents relating to the analysis of drugs and alcohol in hair, supporting its continued acceptance in court.
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Why do we use hair strands for drug and alcohol testing?
Published Mar 2024
Testing hair samples is a non-invasive method of checking an individual's history of drug or excessive alcohol use. It can provide a record over a longer period of time (months rather than days) than any other sample type such as blood, urine or oral fluid.
Why I Became A Toxicologist
How I became a Toxicologist
Published Mar 2024
To celebrate International Women's Day and inspire inclusion, we spoke to Kathryn about her route to becoming Toxicology Manager at Cellmark including some professional highpoints and why she would recommend a career in forensic toxicology.
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Cellmark’s Global Sampler Network Ensures Rapid DNA Results in Immigration Cases
Published May 2024
With over 35 years’ experience of arranging sampling around the world, our network of samplers in more than 50 countries helps ensure the process is quick and reliable.
Blog Dry January
Why dry January can impact our drinking habits all year round
Published Jan 2024
With Christmas day a distant memory, January is seen to be the perfect time for setting new goals and resetting our body and minds after the hectic period. Dry January can often be top of the list when it comes to New Years Resolutions.
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How can we help?
Published Mar 2023
Customer support is a key part of Cellmark’s service . We understand how important it is to be able to speak to someone, at a time that is convenient for you.
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When is your DNA not your DNA?
Published Feb 2023
In an interesting paternity case, Cellmark’s DNA results showed that the man we tested wasn’t the father, but was in fact the child’s second degree relative.
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Parent Mental Health Day
Published Jan 2023
Cellmark is a family friendly employer and has a significant number of parents within the company including many couples with children.
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Court Trained Expert Witnesses
Published Jan 2023
Almost every day, one of Cellmark’s scientists will attend court somewhere in the country to present forensic evidence and, as a result, all of our reporting scientists are court trained expert witnesses.
Blog Sample Return Preview
Helping to ensure quick sample return
Published Oct 2022
We are working with our customers to minimise any adverse impact of the upcoming postal strikes on sample deliveries.
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Cellmark Welcomes Lucy Nesbitt
Published Mar 2021
We are delighted that Lucy Nesbitt has joined Cellmark’s commercial team as the Sales and Account Manager in the North.
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Case Study: Long Lost Family Special
Published Nov 2019
A special episode of Long Lost Family was aired on 21st October on ITV, dedicated to the extraordinary work of the Ministry of Defence’s ‘War Detectives’.
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Cellmark Customer Services Team Strive For Excellence
Published Oct 2019
Customer service is a key part of the Cellmark offering and all agents receive extensive training, enabling to them to guide customers calling in through their case.
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Cellmark finds a way to support our customers in Afghanistan
Published Mar 2023
With 35 years’ experience of DNA testing to support immigration and visa applications we have an extensive overseas sampler network many of whom we have worked with for years.