DNA Test - Edmond, OK
Health Street provides DNA testing in Edmond, Oklahoma at 5 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (405) 331-7341 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.
Shedule 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 - Edmond, Oklahoma
Types of DNA Tests at our Edmond, Oklahoma 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 Edmond 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 Edmond OK
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Edmond 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 Edmond, plus many more locations throughout Oklahoma and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Edmond. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Edmond , OK 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
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Edmond to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
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Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Edmond that they need.
Edmond, OK - DNA Testing
How to Establish Paternity in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, when a married couple has a child, the mother's husband is presumed to be the child's legal father. This is also true if the parents were married within 300 days prior to the child's birth. However, when a child is born to unmarried parents, steps must be taken to establish paternal rights.
Edmond-area attorney L. Todd Nalagan explains that this can be done by completing and filing a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form when both parents agree to sign. If there is a question about whether a man is the child's biological father, paternity can be established by the courts. In this case, the judge will typically order genetic testing before issuing a final paternity order.
The Link Between Legal Paternity and Father's Rights
According to the Edmond-based law firm of Tamra A. Spradlin, when an unmarried couple has a child, the mother is automatically given sole custody. The child's father has no legal rights until he has established legal paternity. This is true even if the father's name is on the child's birth certificate.
It's also important to note that while the Oklahoma DHS Child Support Services can establish paternity through a DNA test to establish a child support order, this also does not give the father visitation or custody rights. The man will still have to petition the courts to set up a visitation schedule and a custody order.
Denying the Presumption of Paternity
When a married woman has a child, the state of Oklahoma presumes that the husband is the child's father. According to the Edmond-based Cannon & Associates law firm, this presumption provides the presumed father with all the legal rights and responsibilities of parenthood. However, there are some cases when the husband may not be the child's biological father. When this happens, either the child's mother or her husband can sign and file a Husband's Denial of Paternity form within two years of the child's birth. This can help ensure that a man is not held financially responsible for a child that is not his. It's also a required step if another man wants to establish his legal paternity.
Last updated 4/22/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Edmond, Oklahoma
3824 S Boulevard Street Suite 150 Edmond, OK 73013Some Edmond Neighborhoods That We Serve
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