DNA Test - Johnson City, TN
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Johnson City, Tennessee at 2 testing laboratories. Call (423) 218-0281 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 - Johnson City, Tennessee
Types of DNA Tests at our Johnson City, Tennessee 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City TN
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Johnson City 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 Johnson City, plus many more locations throughout Tennessee and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Johnson City. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Johnson City , TN 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 Johnson City, the state of Johnson City, Tennessee, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Johnson City, TN was in 2018.Since then, we have done 40 DNA and paternity tests in Johnson City.
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 Johnson City.
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Methods of Establishing Paternity in Johnson City, TN
When two Johnson City parents are unmarried at the time of their child's birth, both will need to take the necessary steps to establish paternity and legally declare the child's father. The simplest means for Johnson City parents to establish paternity is by completing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (VAoP) at the hospital. Note that DNA testing should be completed before completing this form if there is any sort of reasonable doubt about the child's paternity.
When a Johnson City parent declines to establish paternity or denies a paternity claim, then a petition to declare paternity will need to be filed with Washington County Family Court. A court-ordered establishment will allow a judge to issue a court summons requiring the assumed father to undergo DNA testing. If DNA testing accurately identifies the biological father, paternity will be established alongside any necessary child support agreements.
Paternity Programs in Johnson City, TN
Through the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, Johnson City men who believe they have potentially fathered a child should register with the Putative Father Registry Program to protect their paternal rights. This program is often used in cases where a father is unable to properly establish paternity and currently has no relationship with the child or mother.
While this is not a method of establishing paternity, registering with the Tennessee Putative Father Registry will provide notice to the potential father of any legal adoption proceeding involving the child. In such cases, a Washington County judge may allow the presumed father to undergo DNA testing to declare paternity, halt the adoption process, and gain custodial rights.
Paternity Laws and Regulations in Johnson City, TN
When two Johnson City parents fail to use DNA testing as part of the paternity establishment process, they run the risk of later learning of mistaken paternity. When a man is legally declared a child's legal father, he will still be held responsible for monthly child support payments, regardless of him learning that he is not the biological father.
Under Tennessee Code § 24-7-113, Johnson City parents have up to 60 days following the filing of a VAoP to have it rescinded. Following the 60-day mark, a court petition to disestablish paternity will need to be filed in Washington County court and must be accompanied by proof of paternity fraud, whether extrinsic or intrinsic, duress, or material mistake of fact.
Last updated 1/6/2024
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301 Med Tech Parkway Suite 105 Johnson City, TN 37604Some Johnson City Neighborhoods That We Serve
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