DNA Testing in Camden, New Jersey
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Camden, New Jersey at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (856) 212-0285 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 - Camden, New Jersey
Types of DNA Tests at our Camden, New Jersey 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 Camden 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 Camden NJ
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Camden 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 Camden, plus many more locations throughout New Jersey and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Camden. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Camden , NJ 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 Camden, the state of Camden, New Jersey, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Camden to neighborhoods everywhere.
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 Camden.
Camden, New Jersey - DNA Testing
Importance of Establishing Paternity in Camden, NJ
Under New Jersey law, a Camden woman is automatically considered the legal mother of a child she has given birth to or has adopted. However, if she is not married at the time of birth or adoption, the presumed father will need to establish a legal parent-child relationship to receive his paternal rights and responsibilities.
Establishing paternity in the state of New Jersey not only benefits the father but also opens the door for the mother to seek monthly child support services. Likewise, with both legal parents, a Camden child is entitled to benefits from both parental parties, including but not limited to inheritance, health insurance, and social security benefits.
Paternity Establishment Programs in Camden, NJ
As a simplified method of establishing paternity for Camden parents, the state of New Jersey offers the Paternity Opportunity Program. Through this program, both parents can complete a Certificate of Parentage (COP) form free of charge at the hospital following a child's birth or later down the line through a Camden County Office of Vital Statistics and Registry location.
In the event a parent refuses to establish paternity, the New Jersey Paternity Opportunity Program can also assist with filing a complaint for paternity establishment in Camden County Family Court. A court order paternity establishment will likely require the use of DNA testing to confirm the child's genetic father as well as to establish any monthly child support obligation if necessary.
Experts in Camden, NJ Say…
In certain unfortunate circumstances, a Camden man who was presumed to be a child's biological father and has established paternity may later learn he is not the child's father. Under previous paternity law, the man would have quite a hard time in court when attempting to remove child support obligations. However, according to Camden paternity attorney Robert Wittmann, New Jersey law now allows men to disestablish paternity based on newly acquired information such as DNA testing results.
Last updated 2/27/2023
Locations
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300 S Broadway & Benson Streets Suite 101 Camden, NJ 08103Neighborhoods In and Around Camden That We Serve
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