DNA Test - Concordville, PA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Concordville, Pennsylvania at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (610) 345-7410 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 - Concordville, Pennsylvania
Types of DNA Tests at our Concordville, Pennsylvania 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 Concordville 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 Concordville PA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Concordville 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 Concordville, plus many more locations throughout Pennsylvania and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Concordville. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Concordville , PA 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 Concordville, the state of Concordville, Pennsylvania, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Concordville 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 Concordville.
Local DNA Testing for Concordville
Presumption of Paternity in Pennsylvania
In the state of Pennsylvania, when a child is born to married parents, the husband is presumed to be the child's legal father. The Martin Law Firm, which serves clients in Delaware County, clarifies this even further. They confirmed that while the mother does not have to submit any further evidence that her husband is the child's father, a husband can present evidence in court to rebut this presumption. However, this is difficult to do. In some cases, even a DNA test showing that the child is not biologically related is insufficient to change the presumption.
Establishing Paternity Between Unmarried Parents
When a child in Pennsylvania is born to unmarried parents, paternity can be established using a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form. According to the Lento Law Firm, which provides family law services to residents of Delaware County and the surrounding area, both the mother and the father must agree regarding the child's paternity and both must sign the form.
If the mother does not agree, the father can still complete the form on his own. This may allow him to receive some updates regarding the child but won't give him full paternity rights. If he wants to pursue this further, he will need to initiate court action.
Either the child's mother or possible father can initiate a court case to establish paternity. In this case, a DNA paternity test is often required. Once paternity is established, the courts will also be able to make rulings regarding child support, custody, and visitation.
A PA Father's Paternal Rights
Why does a man need to establish legal paternity in Pennsylvania? According to the experts at Ciccarelli Law Offices, who provide services throughout Pennsylvania, including in Delaware County, some of the most important benefits a father will receive after establishing legal paternity include:
Additional Services
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