DNA Test - Aurora, CO
Health Street provides DNA testing in Aurora, Colorado at 7 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (303) 242-8201 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 - Aurora, Colorado
Types of DNA Tests at our Aurora, Colorado clinics:
Paternity Testing can conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Relationship Testing for other close family relationships can be performed at our testing centers. Our DNA testing services can confirm or deny biological relationships between grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews:
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 alleged father and child or children. 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 ordering one of our testing kits online and shipping the specimens back to us.
Legal DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible lab testing service performed at an AABB accredited laboratory. 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. A legal paternity DNA test will hold up in court for such matters as child support or to change the name on a birth certificate. This test must be performed using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Aurora DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Aurora CO
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Aurora 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. Please call our customer service team to help you book your appointment over the phone, or set up your appointment easily online.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Aurora, plus many more locations throughout Colorado and across the United States. During registration, we'll show you the nearest locations for DNA testing so you can choose the site that's most convenient. You'll also pick the times and days that you prefer.
Why Health Street
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Aurora, the state of Aurora, Colorado, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Aurora, CO was in 2022.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to understand the DNA testing needs of our clients. We strive to provide the most accurate, fast, and conclusive paternity tests in Aurora.
Aurora, Colorado - DNA Testing
Importance of Establishing Paternity in Aurora, CO
Though paternity is automatically established for married parents in the state of Colorado, two unmarried Aurora parents will need to establish paternity themselves to receive parental and child benefits. Legally declaring the child's biological father through paternity establishment allows the man to receive his paternal rights, including the right to custody and to request child support services.
While establishing paternity benefits both parental parties, it's important to recognize the benefits it can also bring the child. Through the proper establishment of paternity, a child now has the ability to receive benefits from both parental parties, including but not limited to health insurance, inheritance, social security, and even military benefits.
Establishing Paternity in Aurora, CO
In the state of Colorado, two unmarried Aurora parents may establish paternity in one of two ways, by filing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage or through a court order. At the time of birth, hospital staff will present both parents with a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage Form. This form is completely voluntary and must only be submitted if there is zero doubt about a child's paternity.
In the event that either parent refuses to sign this Acknowledgment, paternity must be established through a court order. Either parent may file a paternity petition through an Arapahoe County Family Court, where a judge can issue a court summons to the opposing parent. From here, DNA testing is often completed to confirm the child's father so a judge can legally establish paternity.
Notable Events Relating to Paternity and DNA Testing in Aurora, CO
In July 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis proclaimed the month of August to become Child Support Awareness Month. During the month of August, the state of Colorado will now recognize the importance of child support and the various state, county, and city workers that help make it possible. Through the use of Child Support Awareness Month, the importance of establishing paternity and using DNA testing to accurately confirm biological fathers can be recognized as a way to preserve the wellbeing of Colorado children.
Last updated 8/5/2022
Locations
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24250 E Smoky Hill Rd Aurora, CO 80016Neighborhoods In and Around Aurora That We Serve
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