DNA Test - Ann Arbor, MI
Health Street provides DNA testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan at 4 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (734) 201-0997 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 an appointment for a DNA test quickly and easily. The parties can come together or you can set up separate appointments. Grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing are also available. Legal DNA tests are done at our testing centers. Peace of mind DNA tests can be done at home by cheek swab, hair, or fingernails.
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DNA Test - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Types of DNA Tests at our Ann Arbor, Michigan 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor MI
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, plus many more locations throughout Michigan and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Ann Arbor. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Ann Arbor, MI 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Ann Arbor as well as communities all across the nation.
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Local DNA Stories
When Roberta Estes was 18 months old, her mother discovered that her father had two wives, so she left him. Roberta, from a small town just outside of Ann Arbor, MI, grew up wanting to know more about where she came from, wishing to find her half-brother, whose mother was the other wife of the father. Through research and DNA testing, Roberta was able to learn a lot about where she came from. She also found her half-brother, who lived just three hours away from her, and the two of them have become close.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Ann Arbor, MI
Unmarried parents in Ann Arbor must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. Paternity can be established voluntarily if both parents agree to sign an Affidavit of Parentage form. If the child's mother and alleged father do not agree to sign the form, paternity can be established with a court order and DNA testing to prove that the man is the child's biological father.
Experts Say...
Reed Law Group in Ann Arbor explains the process of establishing paternity. "When a child is born to married parents in Michigan, the mother's husband is presumed to be the child's legal father," the law group says. "However, if a child is born to unmarried parents in Michigan and the parents are no longer in a relationship with one another, before the mother can seek child support or the father can seek custody and visitation rights, paternity must be established." The law group explains that establishing paternity is important for the child, mother, and father. "It allows a child to learn more about their family history and health history, and it allows the child to develop a relationship with both parents. In addition, the child receives financial support from both parents."
Last updated 10/24/2022
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