DNA Test - Fallston, MD
Health Street provides DNA testing in Fallston, Maryland at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (443) 238-1161 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 - Fallston, Maryland
Types of DNA Tests at our Fallston, Maryland 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 Fallston DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Fallston MD
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Fallston 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 Fallston, plus many more locations throughout Maryland 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.
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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 Fallston as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Fallston.
Fallston, MD - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Fallston, MD
Under Maryland law, paternity can be established through means of marriage. This means that when a child is born to a married Fallston couple, the husband will automatically gain legal paternal rights since the state assumes he's the biological father. For unmarried Fallston couples, the situation is a bit different.
For an unmarried Fallston father to gain legal rights over his child — and have his details placed on the child's birth certificate — he and the child's mother will need to establish paternity in the state of Maryland. As long as both parents are in complete agreement on their child's paternity, the simplest way to go about this process is by completing an Affidavit of Parentage.
This voluntary form must be completed and signed by both the mother and father to establish legal paternity in the state of Maryland. The affidavit will first be presented for completion at the hospital or birthing facility but can be completed at a later date through a Harford County Department of Health or Vital Statistics Office.
Dealing With Uncertain Paternity in Fallston, MD
Following the birth of a child, a Fallston mother or presumed father may be left with doubts over who the child's biological father is. If there is any suspicion that the presumed father may not be the biological father, it's extremely important that neither establish paternity in the state of Maryland.
Rather, the two should seek DNA testing to accurately determine paternity. If either parent faces difficulty having the other agree to testing, a paternity petition should be filed with Harford County Family Court. By doing this, a judge can issue a summons mandating that mother, child, and presumed father complete DNA testing to accurately determine the child's father.
Experts in Fallston, MD Say…
Upon the completion of the paternity establishment process, two Fallston parents may also be faced with decisions and disagreements involving their child's custody. According to Fallston Family Law Attorney Stuart Williams, there are two types of custody that can be awarded in the state of Maryland, legal and physical.
Legal custody refers to the ability to make decisions in the best interest of the child such as education, medical, and religion. Physical custody refers to the physical location and parent the child will be placed with. Both of these custody types can be awarded to one parent, both parents, or possibly neither parent in the event the courts deem both parents unfit.
Locations
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2315 Bel Air Road Suite C1 Fallston, MD 21047Neighborhoods in Fallston Served by our Clinics
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