DNA Test - Lexington Park, MD
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Lexington Park, Maryland at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (410) 267-4709 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 Lexington Park 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 - Lexington Park, Maryland
Types of DNA Tests at our Lexington Park, Maryland 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 Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park MD
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park, plus many more locations throughout Maryland and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lexington Park. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Lexington Park , MD 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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Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Lexington Park as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Lexington Park.
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Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Lexington Park, MD
When two parents have a child out of wedlock, they need to establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. Paternity is important for the child to receive certain benefits, financial support, and access to medical histories from both sides of the family.
In Lexington Park, Maryland, paternity can be established in two ways.
If both parents agree about who the biological father of the child is, they can sign an Affidavit of Parentage form, which is a voluntary legal document stating the man is the child's father. The form should not be signed if there is any doubt, and DNA testing should be requested to determine whether or not the man is the father.
If the parents cannot agree, paternity can be established through a court order. DNA testing will likely be ordered to prove paternity, and the alleged father, mother, and child must all submit DNA samples for testing. If the man still denies paternity, they will go to court and the judge will make the final decision.
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