DNA Test - Lafayette, LA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Lafayette, Louisiana at 3 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (337) 226-0543 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 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, Louisiana
Types of DNA Tests at our Lafayette, Louisiana 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 LA
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 Louisiana 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. The first DNA test we performed in Lafayette, LA was in 2018.Since then, we have done 29 DNA tests at our Lafayette facilities.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Lafayette.
Lafayette, Louisiana - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Lafayette, Louisiana
Parents in Louisiana must establish paternity if a child is born outside of marriage. The quickest way to do so is to sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity Affidavit, which will add the birth father to the child's birth certificate. Both parents must sign this affidavit, and two witnesses of a licensed notary must be present to make it valid.
The document can be signed in the hospital when the baby is born and must be submitted to the Vital Records Registry, but in most Louisiana hospitals, the staff can do that for you.
Another option for establishing paternity in Louisiana is a court order. Parents usually decide to go through court when the father refuses to sign an affidavit or when they are unsure about the biological father. The judge usually orders DNA testing, and if there is a 99.9 percent or higher match, paternity can be established.
Lafayette, LA: Benefits of establishing paternity
Establishing paternity has many legal and emotional benefits for both children and parents. There are numerous reasons why parents should establish paternity if they are not married:
The right to adoption is a critical right that parents can gain after establishing paternity. If the mother wants to give up the child for adoption, for example, the father must be notified. Once paternity is determined, the judge can also establish custody and visitation of the child and child support.
Last updated 10//11/2022
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217 La Rue France Lafayette, LA 70508Some Lafayette Neighborhoods That We Serve
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