DNA Test - Flower Mound, TX
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Flower Mound, Texas at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (972) 848-4213 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 a 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 - Flower Mound, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Flower Mound, Texas 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 Flower Mound DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Flower Mound TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound, plus many more locations throughout Texas 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 Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound that they need.
Flower Mound, Texas - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Flower Mound, Texas
When unmarried parents are in agreement about paternity, they usually choose to sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP). This can be done in the hospital after the baby is born. This convenient process can often be carried out at the hospital, with the assistance of knowledgeable staff who can guide parents through filling out the necessary documents and completing the filing process. However, that if there are doubts or uncertainties about paternity, parents should not sign the AOP, as it is a legally binding document that may be difficult to challenge later on.
In situations where doubts or conflicts exist, parents can choose to go to court and allow a judge to determine legal paternity. The judge will usually order the father and child to take a DNA test, which is a painless and reliable method of establishing paternity. It is worth noting that while at-home DNA tests may seem appealing for their convenience, they may not be admissible in a court of law. If you plan to use the test for legal purposes, we recommend registering for a legal paternity test through a trusted DNA testing company like Health Street.
Health Street offers legal DNA tests that provide accurate results and are admissible in court. Our legal DNA tests can establish a legally binding relationship.
Flower Mound, TX: Mistaken paternity
In the Flower Mound, Texas area, situations can arise where a man is ordered to provide child support despite having doubts about his biological paternity. Under Texas law, a man who doubts paternity must file a petition asking the judge to terminate his relationship with the child. To initiate the process, the man must file a petition and undergo a pretrial hearing. The court will evaluate whether the man meets the legal requirements necessary to proceed with the case. If the court determines that the man meets the criteria, DNA testing is typically ordered to establish the biological relationship between the man and the child. If the tests return negative, the court may terminate the parent-child relationship. However, the man must still pay the child support until the termination date.
Last updated 4/27/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Flower Mound, Texas
4001 Long Prairie Road Suite 130 Flower Mound, TX 75028Neighborhoods In and Around Flower Mound That We Serve
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