DNA Testing in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (570) 991-6445 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 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 - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Types of DNA Tests at our Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 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 Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg PA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg, plus many more locations throughout Pennsylvania and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lewisburg. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Lewisburg , PA 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Lewisburg as well as communities all across the nation.
Commitment to Community
Health Street is dedicated to the people of Lewisburg, PA. We are widely known for accommodating and attending to the DNA testing needs of the community.Facts about DNA Testing in Lewisburg PA
Lewisburg, PA: The Historical Heart of Union County
The small borough of Lewisburg is the historical heart of fast-growing Union County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1769 by settler Ludwig Derr, the town has been occupied ever since, and has been steadily increasing both its population and industrial capabilities. Local Bucknell University was founded in 1846, and it remains a bastion of knowledge and education for many of the area's young adults, as well as students who come from far and wide to study there.
The area's rich history has made Lewisburg's historical society and archives a popular source of information for people all around Pennsylvania who want to connect to their past, or use information gleaned from DNA test results to learn more about their familial relationships.
Union County Historical Society: A Home For Genealogical Research
The Union County Historical Society is located inside the historic Union County Courthouse in Lewisburg. Inside, many people who are just starting out with basic information gleaned from a paternity, sibling, or grandparent DNA test can begin to piece together the puzzle of their family history.
The historical society boasts first-hand historical resources like newspapers, property histories, and other publications where people can learn more about their familial links to Union County and the surrounding area. Afterwards, they can check out more historical artifacts available for purchase at the area's many antique dealers.
Modern Families in Lewisburg Benefit from DNA Testing, Too
In addition to learning more about your historical links to Union County, DNA testing can also play a role in establishing clear family relationships in a case when parentage is unclear. According to the Pennsylvania Child Support Handbook, "Pennsylvania law requires fathers to share in the legal and financial responsibilities for their child up until the child is 18 years old or graduates from high school, whichever happens last."
In Pennsylvania, the initial presumptive legal father of a child is the person currently married to the child's mother. If this isn't the case, a DNA test is required to clearly establish a child's paternity. At that point, if the parents of the child are not married to each other, they must sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity form, which establishes the child's legal paternity. However, this form may not be used if paternity is in question.
A clear and simple DNA test is often the first step in determining appropriate care and support for children in Pennsylvania.
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