DNA Test - Compton, CA
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Compton, California at 2 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (310) 256-2547 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 Compton 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 - Compton, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Compton, California 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 Compton 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 Compton CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Compton 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 Compton, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Compton. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Compton, CA 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 Compton, the state of Compton, California, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Compton to neighborhoods everywhere.
Compton, California - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Compton, CA
Establishing paternity means becoming a legal parent to the child. If parents are married, it is not necessary to establish paternity because the husband is automatically considered the legal father. However, unwed parents should consider establishing paternity. In Compton, California, parents can establish paternity by signing a voluntary declaration of parentage or going to court.
If parents have no doubts about the biological father, they can sign the voluntary declaration of parentage at the hospital once the child is born. However, parents should not sign this form if they are still determining who the biological father is.
If parents disagree about paternity, they often go to court instead. The judge will likely order a DNA test for the alleged father and the child, proving whether they are related. The DNA test is a quick and painless way of determining the father-child relationship, usually performed by a simple cheek swab. After the judge receives the DNA test results, the evidence could influence the decision of legal paternity.
Compton, California: Disputing paternity
Compton paternity can be disputed if it has not yet been legally established. The same goes for same-sex relationships. In this case, if someone did not intend to become the child's mother or father, it is possible to dispute parentage in California.
However, parentage laws can be very complex, especially if paternity has already been established, so it is crucial to refrain from signing any paternity establishment documents if either party is uncertain. Sometimes, even if the DNA test proves the man is not the biological father, the law can still declare him as the legal father. Many parents contact a family law facilitator to advise them of the next steps.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Compton, California
2499 S Wilmington Avenue Compton, CA 90220Neighborhoods Served in Compton
Additional Services
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: