DNA Test - Lafayette, CO
Health Street provides DNA testing in Lafayette, Colorado at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (720) 943-5955 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 - Lafayette, Colorado
Types of DNA Tests at our Lafayette, Colorado 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 Lafayette DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Lafayette CO
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lafayette 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 Lafayette, plus many more locations throughout Colorado 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette that they need.
Lafayette, CO DNA Testing
What Are DNA Tests Used For?
The need for a DNA test in Lafayette, CO can stem from several directions, including these four avenues.
Paternity Testing
It's not uncommon for a parent to be faced with uncertainty in regards to the paternity of their child. Fortunately, with the use of a DNA test in Lafayette, CO, mothers can confirm the identity of their child's biological father to ensure accurate details on the birth certificate. Likewise, a father can request DNA testing to eliminate any doubt or prove his biological relationship to a child.
Child Custody and Support
To request child support and custody in Boulder County Family Court, parents may need to demonstrate proof of a DNA test in Lafayette, CO. DNA test results can be used to verify the identity of a biological father and safely establish parentage. Once established, Boulder County Court can then move forward with child custody agreements and assign monthly child support obligations.
Changing a Birth Certificate
A parent may learn the assumed paternity of their child was incorrect after already signing a birth certificate. To legally alter a birth certificate, the Office of Vital Records may request DNA testing evidence from the biological father to accurately make the change. Boulder County Court may also request DNA testing to support a non-biological father's legal petition to disestablish parentage.
Post-Mortem Testing
DNA testing can be used in cases where an alleged parent of a child has died, and the living parent and child must now legally navigate the collection of inheritance and social security survivor benefits. If paternity was previously never established, Boulder County Court can request a DNA sample to be collected from the deceased to verify a biological relationship with the child.
How DNA Tests Are Analyzed
Requiring a cheek swab, hair follicle, or blood sample, a DNA analysis begins with the collection of genetic specimens from two separate individuals. With the help of an AABB-certified laboratory service, a DNA technician will assess each sample to identify 21 genetic markers in each specimen. The technician will use these markers to identify a biological match and, if so, at what percentage.
How Long Does It Take to Receive DNA Test Results?
The average wait for the results of a DNA test in Lafayette, CO comes down to the specific type of specimen analyzed and the provider used for analysis. Average result wait times range from:
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Cheek Swab DNA Test – Roughly up to a week after sample collection
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Hair Follicle DNA Test – Roughly up to two weeks after sample collection
Establishing Paternity in Colorado
After DNA testing has identified the biological father of a child, both parents can voluntarily establish parentage by completing an Acknowledgment of Parentage Form in Lafayette, CO. If either parent disagrees with the paternity claim and refuses to establish parentage, a legal petition must be filed with Boulder County Family Court. According to Lafayette paternity attorney James Keane, the court can order a DNA test to help establish paternity, child support, and parental responsibility agreements.
Last updated 11/14/2023
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