DNA Test - Ardmore, PA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Ardmore, Pennsylvania at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (484) 246-7536 or schedule online. We offer legal paternity tests, sibling studies, grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing to determine if people are biologically related.
Set up DNA testing appointments online. Test results can be used in court for child support or to change a birth a certificate; it can also be used for simple peace of mind. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We can also extract DNA samples from hair follicles, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Types of DNA Tests at our Ardmore, Pennsylvania 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 Ardmore 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 Ardmore PA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Ardmore 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 Ardmore, plus many more locations throughout Pennsylvania and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Ardmore. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Ardmore , PA 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 Ardmore 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 Ardmore that they need.
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Local DNA Stories
In 2021 in Ardmore, PA, DNA testing led to the reunion of identical twins. The twins, both born in South Korea, met for the first time on their 36 birthdays after DNA testing led them to each other. At the time of their meeting, one of the twins lived in Ardmore, PA and the other in Florida. Both twins were adopted at birth and did not know of each other's existence. Molly Sinert of Florida said, "My life changed." The other twin, Emily Bushnell of Ardmore, said, "A hole was immediately filled in my heart. Although I have family who loves me and adores me and has been absolutely wonderful, there was always a feeling of disconnection," she said. "Finding out that I had an identical twin sister just made everything so clear. It all makes sense."
Experts Say...
Sheryl R. Rentz is an attorney in Ardmore, PA. She explained the process of using DNA testing to prove paternity. "A person who wants to establish paternity can be either be a mother, a father, or even the child, depending on what a party may want to achieve from the paternity testing," she explained. "In order to establish paternity, DNA testing is most common and can include a SWAB test, DNA Genetic Identity, or a blood test. DNA testing centers are typically affordable and are easy to locate, so paternity matters are usually settled before a trial."
Rentz said there are many reasons to establish paternity. First, establishing paternity gives the child an identity. Having a legal father offers financial support and benefits, such as social security and health insurance. Establishing paternity allows for the child to understand their medical history from both sides of the family. It also allows public assistance for those who qualify.
"Paternity proceedings can be filed by the alleged father, mother, child, or child support division of the state, and paternity testing can, in most states, be ordered by the court," Rentz stated.
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