DNA Test - Linthicum Heights, MD
Health Street provides DNA testing in Linthicum Heights, Maryland at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (410) 429-1365 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 - Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Types of DNA Tests at our Linthicum Heights, Maryland 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 Linthicum Heights DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Linthicum Heights MD
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Linthicum Heights 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 Linthicum Heights, plus many more locations throughout Maryland 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.
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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 Linthicum Heights as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Linthicum Heights.
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Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Linthicum Heights, MD
Establishing paternity allows the child access to benefits such as medical insurance, social security, veteran's benefits, life insurance, inheritance, and access to medical histories from both sides of the family. Paternity is also needed for child support, custody, and visitation orders. In Linthicum Heights, MD, paternity may be established through an Affidavit of Parentage or court order.
If there is any question about who the father is, DNA testing can be used to prove paternity for child custody purposes. If DNA testing is not enough to prove paternity, a court order will be issued to determine the child's legal father.
A court proceeding can be avoided if both parents agree about the child's father and sign a voluntary Affidavit of Parentage, which is usually signed at the hospital when the child is born. The legal form should not be signed if there is more than one potential father. The alleged father has a right to DNA testing prior to signing the form.
Experts Say...
According to The Burton Firm, LLC in Maryland, "For couples who are not married, the custody will most often be awarded to the biological mother. If the father of the child is not listed on the birth certificate he will be required to file a petition and prove the paternity."
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701 Digital Drive Suite L Linthicum Heights, MD 21090Some Linthicum Heights Neighborhoods That We Serve
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