DNA Test - Brooklyn, NY
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Brooklyn, New York at 20 testing laboratories. Call (718) 619-4600 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 - Brooklyn, New York
Types of DNA Tests at our Brooklyn, New York 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn NY
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, plus many more locations throughout New York and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Brooklyn. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Brooklyn, NY 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Brooklyn, the state of Brooklyn, New York, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Brooklyn, NY was in 2017.
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Establishing paternity in Brooklyn, NY
Individuals that can start the case of establishing paternity in Brooklyn, NY:
Whoever starts the paternity petition is called the Petitioner, and the person who the case is against is called the Respondent. This kind of petition can be filled in the Family Court with no filing fee.
Brooklyn, NY: Challenging paternity
As long as the mother is married when the baby is born, her husband is considered to be the father. Although there may be some situations when the mother conceived the child with another man, her husband would still be considered the legal father of this child in Brooklyn, NY even if he may not be a biological father.
In this situation, either party may choose to challenge paternity by filling out a paternity petition. This form will be served to the other party with a summons for the court case. The judge may then make a ruling concerning his relationship to the child.
A DNA test must be performed to establish paternity. Based on the DNA test results, the father can admit or deny paternity. If the parties can not agree in regards to paternity, there will be another hearing.
Seeking Child Support Services in Brooklyn, NY
Once paternity is established, parents can work with OCSS Customer Service staff to get child support guidelines. Parties can also decide to only go through court but that can take longer.
Each party can request to modify the order, but when the order is established the obligation amount is monitored and it is ensured that the payment is happening according to the order.
Last updated 6/10/2022
Locations
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1723 East 12th Street Brooklyn, NY 11229Neighborhoods Served in Brooklyn
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