DNA Test - Kenai, AK
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Kenai, Alaska at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (907) 331-4707 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 your Kenai DNA test appointment online. Our legal DNA test results can be used in court for matters such as: child support, birth certificates, and custody cases. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We also offer home DNA test kits for peace of mind. DNA can be tested from hair, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Kenai, Alaska
Types of DNA Tests at our Kenai, Alaska 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 Kenai 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 Kenai AK
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Kenai 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 Kenai, plus many more locations throughout Alaska and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Kenai. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Kenai , AK 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 Kenai, the state of Kenai, Alaska, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Kenai 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 Kenai.
Kenai, AK - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
The Carlson Law Group, serving Kenai, explained why it's important for unmarried parents to establish paternity. "Establishing paternity is critical for many reasons," said the law firm. "First, the father may agree to support the child only to change his mind. Some benefits are available to the child only if paternity has been established. Establishing paternity can make a significant difference in a child's health, financial outlook, and personal identity."
Establishing Paternity in Kenai, AK
Paternity is the process of determining a child's legal father. After Kenai parents establish paternity, they can add the father's name to the birth certificate, and the father also obtains legal parental rights and responsibilities. In Kenai, married parents do not need to establish paternity because the husband automatically becomes the legal father. However, unmarried parents must establish paternity by signing an Affidavit of Paternity or by going to court. An Affidavit of Paternity is a voluntary form often signed at the hospital when the child is born. Parents can also find the form later at the local courthouse, located at 125 Trading Bay Rd in Kenai. If establishing paternity in court, either parent can file a Complaint to Establish Paternity. Once paternity is established, the father can seek visitation and custody orders.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Kenai, AK
DNA tests can be used as evidence in court cases establishing paternity. After taking a DNA test, the parents must submit the results to the court, either voluntarily or by court order. To request a court order, parents can file a Motion & Affidavit for Genetic (DNA) Testing or an Order for Genetic (DNA) Testing. Home DNA test kits are not accepted by the court; the court requires a qualified individual to collect DNA test samples and a qualified laboratory to analyze the test.
Last updated 8/18/2023
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