DNA Test - Hoover, AL
Health Street provides DNA testing in Hoover, Alabama at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (205) 526-4195 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 - Hoover, Alabama
Types of DNA Tests at our Hoover, Alabama 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 Hoover DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Hoover AL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Hoover 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 Hoover, plus many more locations throughout Alabama 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Hoover, the state of Hoover, Alabama, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Hoover 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 Hoover.
Hoover, Alabama - DNA Testing
Using DNA Testing to Properly Establish Paternity in Hoover, AL
Under Alabama law, when two unmarried Hoover parents have a child, both will need to properly establish paternity for the father's name to be placed on the child's birth certificate and for him to obtain parental rights. However, prior to completing any legal paternity establishment, it's crucial for a Hoover mother to have full confidence in her child's paternity to effectively move forward.
For instance, the use of DNA testing prior to establishing paternity can help avoid potential legal implications if the legal father learns of mistaken paternity. A legally declared father will still be held responsible for any child support obligations, regardless of his learning that he is not genetically related to the child. He will need to challenge the establishment in court to remove such obligations.
Methods of Establishing Paternity in Hoover, AL
The easiest way Hoover parents can establish paternity is by completing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity. This form is typically presented for completion at the hospital following a child's birth, which both the mother and biological father must agree to complete. If there is doubt in a child's paternity, do not complete this form and first seek genetic paternity testing.
If a parent disagrees to voluntarily establish paternity, then a Petition to Establish Paternity must be filed with Shelby County Court. When a paternity claim is denied by a parent, this process will allow the court system to mandate that both parental parties complete the steps to establish paternity. Steps will often include the use of mandated DNA paternity testing to verify the child's biological father.
Paternity Experts in Hoover, AL Say…
Following a paternity establishment process that already required court filings and DNA testing, two Hoover parents may find themselves back in court to determine the best custody agreement for their child. According to Hoover family law attorney Richelle Gossman, the courts will take a variety of factors into consideration when determining a custody order, including but not limited to the criminal history of abuse or neglect, current living situations, and history of substance abuse.
Last updated 1/31/2023
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