DNA Test - Fountain Valley, CA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Fountain Valley, California at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (714) 855-4021 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 - Fountain Valley, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Fountain Valley, California 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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Fountain Valley. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Fountain Valley , CA 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 Fountain Valley, the state of Fountain Valley, California, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley.
Fountain Valley, CA - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
The Law Offices of Dorie A. Rogers, serving Fountain Valley and Orange County, explained paternity and parents' rights. "Establishing the paternity of a child can have important emotional and legal consequences," said the law firm. "For instance, California law requires that the paternity of a child be legally established in order for an unmarried mother to receive court-mandated child support or for an unmarried father to petition for child custody or visitation rights." The law firm added, "Once paternity is established, however, unmarried parents have the same rights, obligations, and benefits as married parents."
Establishing Paternity in Fountain Valley, CA
Unmarried parents in Fountain Valley, CA must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. The easiest way to establish paternity in Fountain Valley is by signing a Declaration of Paternity, a legal form stating the child's father. Parents can sign the form at the hospital when their child is born or later at a government location. Fountain Valley parents can find the form at the Orange County Child Support Services Office, located at 1055 N. Main Street in Santa Ana. Parents who cannot agree to sign the voluntary Declaration of Paternity can establish paternity in court. Establishing paternity allows the mother to seek child support payments and lets the father seek visitation and custody orders. It also grants the child access to health benefits, social security, inheritance, or other available benefits.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Fountain Valley, CA
Parents who question the child's biological father can determine paternity by taking a DNA test. Singing a voluntary Declaration of Paternity waives the parents' rights to a DNA test, so parents should consider obtaining a test before signing the form. A judge may order DNA testing if establishing paternity in court. Refusing to take a DNA test can cause the court to rule against your wishes. A DNA test can also be used to dispute paternity.
Last updated 8/28/2023
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