Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Madison, Alabama at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (256) 371-6386 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 Madison 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.
Types of DNA Tests at our Madison, Alabama 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:
The type of DNA test you order depends on your needs. For example:
arrow_right_altA Grandparent DNA Test is used when the father is not available for testing.
arrow_right_altA sibling DNA test confirms relationships between possible brothers, sisters, or half-siblings.
arrow_right_altAvuncular DNA tests confirm relationships between aunts and uncles and 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 Madison DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Madison AL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Madison 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 Madison, plus many more locations throughout Alabama 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.
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 Madison as
well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
Madison.
Facts about DNA Testing in Madison AL
Madison, Alabama Economy, Jobs and Major Industries
Madison is a small suburban town adjoining Huntsville, Alabama. More than 52,000 residents call it home, with the majority living in Madison and commuting to work in Huntsville. With a low cost of living and a highly educated workforce, many adults in Huntsville bring home a salary of at least $75,000, with a city-wide mean income of more than $100,000.
The economy of Huntsville/Madison County is diverse. Key industries include information technology, aerospace and defense, bioscience and advanced manufacturing. Robotics, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation, small satellite construction, geospatial and energy are some of the emerging technologies in this region.
The defense and aerospace industry transformed the Huntsville/Madison County area from an agricultural community to a high-tech, forward-looking metropolis. Redstone Arsenal (RSA) employs almost 41,000 residents in research and development, testing and acquisition for the Army's aviation and missile defense. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, based in the county, brings the experience of space to Madison families.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Madison, AL
With so many young adults and children in the area, it's important to understand how families can use DNA testing for paternity and child custody purposes. In Alabama, children born to parents who are unmarried at the time of the child's birth must be acknowledged by the father through a form called the Acknowledgement of Paternity. After that point, he is considered the child's legal father and may be added to the child's official birth certificate.
Doing this entitles the father to benefits like visitation, but also means that he is "otherwise obligated to support the child either under a written voluntary promise or by court order", according to AL Code § 26-17-204 (2012).
Madison Experts Talk About Establishing Paternity Through DNA Testing
According to local lawyer Kimberly C. Brown, "parentage must be established before child support or child custody orders can be obtained. In paternity cases, evidence is obtained to identify the biological father of a minor child when the parties were not married at the time of the child's birth."
Once it is obtained, this evidence must be used to conduct DNA testing to confirm that the child in question is the biological offspring of their father. Clear and accurate testing is key to ensuring the best outcome for all involved.
