DNA Test - Cedar Park, TX
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Cedar Park, Texas at 3 testing laboratories. Call (512) 675-2924 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 - Cedar Park, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Cedar Park, 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 Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park, plus many more locations throughout Texas and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Cedar Park. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Cedar Park , 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Cedar Park, the state of Cedar Park, Texas, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park.
Cedar Park, Texas - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Cedar Park, TX
Unwed parents from Cedar Park, Texas, can establish paternity in two ways:
- They can voluntarily sign the Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP), or
- they can go to court.
Generally, parents with no reason to doubt paternity sign the AOP at the hospital after the baby is born. They must work with an AOP-certified entity to complete the form because the Office of the Attorney General has trained them. For all Texans who need help establishing paternity, there is the AOP Hotline they can call or submit their requests online. Once paternity is established, both parents can have the same rights and responsibilities toward the child. They can support the child emotionally and financially and make important decisions regarding the child's life together.
Another option is going to court. Parents usually do that if they do not cooperate or have reasonable doubts about paternity. The court usually requests DNA testing to prove paternity. Suppose the alleged father is the biological father; the judge can establish paternity.
Health Street offers reliable and accurate DNA testing services in Cedar Park, Texas. Whether you need a paternity test for legal purposes or peace of mind, Health Street provides various testing options to meet your needs.
Cedar Park, Texas: Mistaken Paternity
In Texas, courts can terminate the parent-child relationship if there is mistaken paternity. However, a man questioning paternity must file a petition asking the court to terminate it. The court will hold a pretrial hearing to decide whether the petition meets the legal requirements of the case to move forward with it. If yes, the father and child must undergo DNA tests. Suppose the DNA testing proves that the legal father is not the biological father; the court can terminate their relationship and the child support obligations. The man still must pay child support up to the termination date.
Last updated 6/28/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Cedar Park, Texas
1401 Medical Parkway Building C Suite 325 Cedar Park, TX 78613Some Cedar Park Neighborhoods That We Serve
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