In October 2007, ReliaGene Technologies Inc, (formerly known as GenTest), was acquired by Orchid Cellmark Inc, which is also an SBIR firm. ReliaGene is a full service DNA testing laboratory. The firm has extensive experience in analyzing forensic and paternity cases and providing expert witness testimony. ReliaGene Technologies, Inc. specializes in human genetic identification for forensic and parentage testing applications. ReliaGene has grown rapidly by consistently providing accurate DNA test results for use in both civil and criminal courts of law, and through an ongoing commitment to technological advancement and personalized customer service. ReliaGene has successfully produced genetic profiles of well over 400,000 biological samples and is one of the few laboratories to offer a full range of DNA testing systems including: polymerase chain reaction (PCR), restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP), mitochondrial DNA sequencing (mtDNA), and Y-chromosome DNA testing (Y-STR). Therefore, ReliaGene has the ability to empower its international client-base with the utmost in available technology and testing options.
