DNA Test - Center Line, MI
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Center Line, Michigan at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (586) 210-3694 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 your Center Line DNA test appointment online. Our legal DNA test results can be used in court for matters such as: child support, birth certificates, and custody cases. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We also offer home DNA test kits for peace of mind. DNA can be tested from hair, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Center Line, Michigan
Types of DNA Tests at our Center Line, Michigan 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 Center Line 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 Center Line MI
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Center Line 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 Center Line, plus many more locations throughout Michigan and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Center Line. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Center Line , MI 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Center Line as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Center Line.
DNA Paternity Testing - Center Line, MI
The Michigan Paternity Act
When a child is born to unmarried parents, steps must be taken to establish legal paternity. The easiest way to do this is through the Michigan Paternity Act. This allows the child's mother, the possible father, or the Department of Human Services to initiate an action for paternity. This is done by establishing a complaint with the Circuit Court in the Family Division in the appropriate county. In Macomb County, this would be the 16th Judicial Court, located at 40 N Main, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.
How to Voluntarily Establish Paternity in Center Line
There are several ways to establish paternity when a child is born out of wedlock. The first, and easiest, is to add the father's name to the birth certificate at the hospital when the child is born. This is a free service if it's done before the hospital files the birth certificate. After that, it's still free to establish paternity but there is a charge for adding the father's name to the birth certificate.
If paternity is not established at the hospital, a couple in Macomb County can also obtain a Voluntary Affidavit of Paternity at the Macomb County Health and Human Services Office (locations in Mt. Clemens, Sterling Heights, and Warren), or Macomb County Registrar's Office (120 N Main St, Mt Clemens, MI 48043). They can also go online and download the form.
DNA Paternity Testing In Macomb County
When both parties don't agree about a child's paternity, a DNA test will be required. According to Macomb County paternity attorney Kelly & Kelly, a DNA blood test can be either voluntary or court-ordered. If one party refuses to submit to a DNA test, the court system may automatically rule against the refusing party.
If a man is falsely accused of being a child's father, a DNA test can exclude him with 99% probability. Once a man takes a test, he will either be excluded or deemed highly likely to be the child's biological father. In most cases, this is enough for the man to admit paternity. If not, the next step is a court case, where the blood test will become admissible evidence.
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