DNA Test - Lumberton, NC
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Lumberton, North Carolina at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (910) 294-4904 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 - Lumberton, North Carolina
Types of DNA Tests at our Lumberton, North Carolina 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 Lumberton 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 Lumberton NC
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lumberton 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 Lumberton, plus many more locations throughout North Carolina and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lumberton. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Lumberton , NC 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Lumberton, the state of Lumberton, North Carolina, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Lumberton to neighborhoods everywhere.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to understand the DNA testing needs of our clients. We strive to provide the most accurate, fast, and conclusive paternity tests in Lumberton.
Lumberton, NC - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
The Miller Law Group, serving Lumberton, explains what it means to establish paternity. "Establishing paternity is a legal process for making sure that the biological father of the child is the legal father as well." The law group added, "When unmarried couples have a child, extra steps are needed to make sure their child's paternity is established. If paternity is not established, both parents may miss out on rights related to the minor child, such as custody and child support."
Establishing Paternity in Lumberton, NC
The easiest way for unmarried parents to establish paternity in Lumberton is to sign an Affidavit of Parentage, a voluntary form stating the child's legal father. Parents can sign the form at the hospital when the child is born or later at the local Health Department or Clerk of Court. The Robeson County Clerk of Court is located at 500 North Elm Street, Rm 101 in Lumberton. If two parents cannot agree to establish paternity voluntarily, they can take legal action and go to court. Once paternity is established, the parents can seek visitation, custody, and child support orders.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Lumberton, NC
If either parent doubts paternity, they should not sign an Affidavit of Parentage until obtaining DNA test results to determine the child's biological father. A DNA test uses blood or tissue samples and most commonly uses tissue from the inside of the child and father's cheeks. A DNA test can exclude a man as the child's father or determine the probability that he's the father with over 99% accuracy. DNA test results can help parents be certain of the father before voluntarily establishing paternity, or they can be used as evidence in paternity court cases.
Last updated 12/06/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Lumberton, North Carolina
5080 Kahn Drive Lumberton, NC 28358Neighborhoods In and Around Lumberton That We Serve
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