DNA Test - Alton, IL
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Alton, Illinois at 2 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (618) 230-2497 or schedule online. with any questions. Our paternity testing (including grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing) determines if two or more people are related.
Schedule your Alton DNA test appointment online. Our legal DNA test results can be used in court for matters such as: child support, birth certificates, and custody cases. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We also offer home DNA test kits for peace of mind. DNA can be tested from hair, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Alton, Illinois
Types of DNA Tests at our Alton, Illinois locations:
The most commonly ordered DNA test is a Paternity Test to conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Paternity Testing can be performed at our testing centers. DNA Testing can be done for other close family relationships, such as:
Specimens we can test for DNA
The easiest and most reliable way to obtain a DNA sample for paternity testing is to swab the inner cheeks of the people being tested. These skin cells are known as buccal cells, and they rub off easily onto cotton swabs and remain in place for analysis by our laboratory. Other specimen samples, such as hair follicles, fingernails, and garments that might contain someone's DNA, can also be tested. An Alternative Specimen DNA Test is done by registering online and shipping the specimens to us.
Legally Admissible DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible DNA testing service. Accurate results for DNA paternity testing with 99.99% confidence or greater take about a week.
When deciding which type of DNA test is right for you, consider first what you might do with the results. In order for the results of a DNA test to hold up in court, for child support, or to change the name on a birth certificate, the test must be done at a clinic using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Alton DNA testing technicians are trained to follow guidelines that ensure that the results can be used for legal purposes.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Alton IL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Alton clinics is simple and fast, and we often have appointments available in the same week. It's always helpful to schedule in advance to make sure you get the time you want. Register online, or please call our customer service team, which can help you book your appointment over the phone.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Alton, plus many more locations throughout Illinois and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Alton. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Alton , IL so you can choose the testing center that is most convenient. When you register, you can also pick the appointment time and date that you prefer.
Why Health Street
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Alton to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Alton that they need.
DNA Paternity Testing in Alton, IL
Establishing Paternity in Alton, IL
Establishing paternity in the state of Illinois is not only beneficial towards the wellbeing of a child, but it also provides both parents with the opportunity to attain monthly assistance and legal rights. Although the state of Illinois will provide automatic paternity for two married Alton parents, unmarried parents will need to complete the paternity establishment process themselves.
A Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity is a legally binding document provided by the state that declares the identity of the child's legal father, allowing his name to be placed on the birth certificate. This form will first be presented at the hospital following the birth of a child. If this form is unable to be completed at the hospital, one may be completed at a later date through a Madison County Registrar of Vital Records, Clerk's Office, or Department of Human Services.
Seeking Child Support Services in Alton, IL
In some instances, a parent may not be present in a child's life, which requires the child's custodial parent to seek child support services. For Alton, IL parents who need to apply for monthly child support payments, it's crucial you establish paternity first. Without the establishment of paternity, the child has no legally declared father, making it difficult for Child Support Services to seek payment for you.
If you encounter paternity establishment issues, it's best you file a paternity petition through Madison County Family Court. Undergoing this process will allow a judge to request that the father submit to DNA testing to prove he is the child's biological father and should be required to pay child support. Once paternity is established, you can then apply for Child Support Services in the state of Illinois, where the system will calculate a monthly payment amount based on current income amounts.
Experts in Alton, IL Say…
Not always can two parents agree on a co-parenting schedule, resulting in both having to settle on one in court. According to Alton Family Law Attorney Deborah Besserman, Madison County Family Court will consider numerous factors when developing a legal co-parenting agreement. These factors include the current economic situations of both parents, current connection the child has with each parent, living situations, and whether a parent has current child support obligations. With the best interests of the child being kept in mind, a judge will settle on a custodial and visitation agreement that works best for the child.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Alton, Illinois
237 E Center Drive Suite B Alton, IL 62002Some Alton Neighborhoods That We Serve
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