DNA Test - Lake Oswego, OR
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Lake Oswego, Oregon at 3 testing laboratories. Call (503) 821-7945 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 - Lake Oswego, Oregon
Types of DNA Tests at our Lake Oswego, Oregon 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 Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego OR
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego, plus many more locations throughout Oregon and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lake Oswego. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Lake Oswego, OR 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.
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Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Lake Oswego to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
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Establishing Paternity in Lake Oswego, OR
When two Lake Oswego parents are married at the time of their child's birth, Oregon law automatically assumes the husband to be the child's legal father, immediately grants him paternal rights, and instantly places his name on the birth certificate. However, when parents are unmarried, the two will need to navigate the steps of establishing paternity to legally declare the child's father.
In the state of Oregon, the simplest way for unmarried parents to establish paternity is by completing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity and submitting it to the Oregon Vital Records office. Once this form is submitted, the father's name will then be placed on the birth certificate, which then opens the door for either parent to seek child support services and custody if necessary.
Why DNA Paternity Testing is Crucial in Lake Oswego, OR
If a presumed father believes he is not a Lake Oswego child's biological father, or if a mother is unsure of who exactly her child's father is, DNA paternity testing must be the first step taken prior to establishing paternity. Using DNA testing to accurately identify a child's biological father can prevent legal complications later on if mistaken paternity is learned at a future date.
In the event that a presumed father refuses to establish paternity or take a DNA test, a Lake Oswego mother can file a petition to establish paternity through Clackamas County Family Court. A family court judge can issue a summons for the presumed father, where he will then be required to complete a DNA paternity test. Paternity can be established if the test accurately identifies the father.
Paternity Laws and Regulations in Lake Oswego, OR
If DNA testing is not used as part of the paternity establishment process and it is later learned that the legal father is not the biological one, Oregon state law may allow parents to disestablish paternity—under certain circumstances. According to Oregon Statute 109.070, a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity can be rescinded within 60 days of its filing. Following this 60-day period, an action must be filed in court to have the order rescinded on the basis of fraud, material mistake of fact, or duress.
Last updated 9/14/2023
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