DNA Testing in Eagan, MN
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Eagan, Minnesota at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (651) 362-1736 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 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 - Eagan, Minnesota
Types of DNA Tests at our Eagan, Minnesota clinics:
Paternity Testing can conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Relationship Testing for other close family relationships can be performed at our testing centers. Our DNA testing services can confirm or deny biological relationships between grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews:
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 alleged father and child or children. 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 ordering one of our testing kits online and shipping the specimens back to us.
Legal DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible lab testing service performed at an AABB accredited laboratory. 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. A legal paternity DNA test will hold up in court for such matters as child support or to change the name on a birth certificate. This test must be performed using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Eagan DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Eagan MN
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Eagan 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. Please call our customer service team to help you book your appointment over the phone, or set up your appointment easily online.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Eagan, plus many more locations throughout Minnesota and across the United States. During registration, we'll show you the nearest locations for DNA testing so you can choose the site that's most convenient. You'll also pick the times and days 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 Eagan 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 Eagan that they need.
Eagan, Minnesota - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Eagan, MN
In Eagan, Minnesota, there are two main methods for establishing paternity. For unwed parents, the easiest way is to sign the Minnesota Recognition of Parentage form, but it's important for both parents to agree that the man is the biological father. Once signed, the form must be filed with the Minnesota Department of Health to establish legal paternity.
Another option is to seek a court order to establish paternity. This is often chosen when there are doubts or disagreements about paternity. In such cases, the court may require DNA testing, typically done through a painless cheek swab. The DNA test provides reliable results, and if it confirms the alleged father is the biological father, the judge can officially establish paternity.
Health Street offers non-invasive and efficient DNA testing services in Eagan, Minnesota, using a simple cheek swab. These tests are highly accurate, with a 99.9% reliability rate, assisting parents in establishing paternity.
Eagan, Minnesota: Benefits of establishing paternity
Establishing paternity can provide many benefits for both the child and parents. For the child, it can mean:
Parents can also benefit from establishing paternity. For the mother, it can mean she can share the responsibilities that come with a child's upbringing. The father can also gain a right to request visitation hours hours or custody.
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