DNA Test - Martinez, GA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Martinez, Georgia at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (706) 204-3849 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 - Martinez, Georgia
Types of DNA Tests at our Martinez, Georgia 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 Martinez 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 Martinez GA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Martinez 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 Martinez, plus many more locations throughout Georgia and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Martinez. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Martinez , GA 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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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 Martinez as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Martinez.
DNA Tests in Martinez GA
Experts Say...
Georgia attorney, Cara Sprouse Row, explains the steps to establishing paternity in Georgia. "For married couples, paternity is easily established," she said, "the husband of the mother is presumed to be the biological and legal father of the children if they are born during the marriage or within nine months of it ending." But she explains that it's more difficult when the parents are unwed. "The father has the option to voluntarily accept paternity by either signing the child's birth documentation at the hospital or by submitting a Paternity Acknowledgement Form (obtained at a local vital records office) at a later time."
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Martinez, GA
If two unmarried parents agree about who the father is, they can sign a voluntary Paternity Acknowledgment form to establish paternity. If there is any question from either parent about who the father is, DNA testing for paternity can be requested. DNA samples must be submitted from the mother, alleged father, and child. If the DNA test shows that the man is the father and he agrees to sign the voluntary Paternity Acknowledgment form, they can establish paternity without going to court.
If either parent still denies the alleged father's paternity or refuses to sign the Paternity Acknowledgement, they will go to court, and the judge will decide whether or not he's the father. DNA testing to prove that the man is or isn't the father will likely be ordered by the court.
In Martinez, GA, orders for custody, visitation, or child support payments will not be given until paternity is established. During the time before paternity is established, the mother cannot be ordered by the court to allow visitation by the alleged father. After paternity is established, the judge decides what is in the best interest of the child before giving orders.
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