DNA Testing in Lawton, Oklahoma
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Lawton, Oklahoma at 4 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (580) 215-0403 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 Lawton 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 - Lawton, Oklahoma
Types of DNA Tests at our Lawton, Oklahoma 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 Lawton 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 Lawton OK
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lawton 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 Lawton, plus many more locations throughout Oklahoma and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lawton. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Lawton , OK 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
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Lawton 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 Lawton that they need.
Lawton, Oklahoma - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Lawton, Oklahoma
Unmarried Lawton parents should consider establishing paternity if they have a child together. In Oklahoma, parents can establish paternity by signing a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VAP) or through the court, which usually involves DNA testing. DNA testing usually means taking a painless cheek swab, which contains DNA, from both the child and the alleged father. The DNA specimens are sent to a lab, where experts use genetic markers for a comprehensive analysis. When the court is involved, the judge often orders a DNA test, and the results may be used to determine paternity.
However, if parents have no doubts about the biological father, going to court is unnecessary. If they agree about paternity, they can sign the VAP at the hospital once the baby is born. Hospital staff will know what to do and can help the parents with the process.
Lawton, Oklahoma: Challenging paternity
A father who wants to challenge Oklahoma paternity can do so before the child turns two years old. If paternity was established fraudulently, the father can challenge paternity before the child turns eighteen. However, fraudulent paternity cases may be difficult to prove, and paternity is rarely challenged after the child's second birthday.
Sometimes, a Lawton father decides to deny paternity. It could be easy to move forward with denying paternity if the father has been proven a victim of adultery or fraud. If paternity is successfully denied, the father will no longer have any responsibilities or rights toward the child. However, challenging or denying paternity is a tough decision that can affect the whole family, especially if the alleged father has been raising the child as his own for many years. In these cases, men usually seek a lawyer to guide them through their options.
Last updated 11/29/2022
Locations
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1401 SW Parkridge Blvd Suite C Lawton, OK 73505Neighborhoods in Lawton Served by our Clinics
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