Orchid Cellmark to present at the 2008 Bank of America Health Care Conference

Princeton, NJ - May 12, 2008 Orchid Cellmark Inc. (Nasdaq: ORCH) today announced that Thomas A. Bologna, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orchid, is scheduled to present at the 2008 Bank of America Health Care Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. PDT.

Mr. Bologna will provide a brief corporate overview and discuss the company's recent and ongoing progress. A link to the live webcast of Mr. Bologna’s presentation will be available in the Investors/Calendar of Events section of the company’s website at http://www.orchid.com. The webcast will be archived through May 30, 2008.

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 www.orchid.com.

Contact:
Orchid Cellmark, Inc.
(609) 750-2200

Investors:
Mary Bashore
(609) 750-2324

Media:
Barbara Lindheim
Gendel Lindheim BioCom Partners
(212) 918-4650

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