DNA Test - Carrollton, TX
Health Street provides DNA testing in Carrollton, Texas at 3 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (972) 366-7702 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 - Carrollton, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Carrollton, Texas 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Carrollton 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 Carrollton, plus many more locations throughout Texas and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Carrollton. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Carrollton , TX 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton that they need.
Carrollton, Texas - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Carrollton, TX
Texans can establish paternity by completing and filing an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP). However, an AOP-certified entity must be present. If you need assistance with AOP, or if the other parent is not present because of living in a different state or city or being in the military, you can also submit it online. Do not sign the AOP if you have any concerns about paternity or if you are unsure whether you are the biological father.
Sometimes, the father and mother disagree about paternity or want to ensure the alleged father is the biological father. Parents can file a petition asking the court to establish paternity. The court often orders a paternity test. The DNA test is straightforward. The father and the child have their cheeks swabbed, and the DNA test can determine whether the man is the biological father with 99 percent accuracy.
Carrollton, Texas: Benefits of establishing paternity
For unmarried parents, it is essential to establish paternity so that their children receive benefits such as social security, veteran's benefits, military benefits, health care coverage, and inheritance. If the father is not married to the mother, he does not have custody rights, and the mother does not have a legal right for child support.
Many children who do not know both of their parents lack knowledge about the family's medical history. Establishing paternity is essential for children to build a healthy bond with both parents and to have all the legal rights mentioned above.
Denial of paternity in Carrollton, TX
If the child is born within 300 days of the parents divorcing or the mother marrying somebody who is not the biological father, the ex-husband is considered a legal father. However, he can sign a Denial of Paternity as long as the mother agrees that the presumed father is not the biological father and signs the document too. The biological father must also sign it, and then the document can be filed and accepted.
If any party does not cooperate, the court can establish paternity with DNA testing.
Last updated 10/4/2022
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Carrollton, Texas
4333 North Josey Lane Plaza Ii Suite 105 Carrollton, TX 75010Neighborhoods in Carrollton Served by our Clinics
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