DNA Test - Massapequa Park, NY
Health Street provides DNA testing in Massapequa Park, New York at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (516) 217-9412 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 - Massapequa Park, New York
Types of DNA Tests at our Massapequa Park, New York 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 Massapequa 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 Massapequa Park NY
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Massapequa 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 Massapequa Park, plus many more locations throughout New York and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Massapequa Park. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Massapequa Park , NY 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
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Massapequa Park to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Massapequa Park that they need.
Massapequa Park, NY - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Massapequa Park, NY
Without the presence of a legal marriage, the state of New York cannot automatically declare a child's legal father. Therefore, New York parents who were not married at the time of their child's birth must file an Acknowledgment of Parentage to identify the child's father and establish paternity. Establishing paternity grants the father his paternal rights and places his name on the child's birth certificate.
Before completing an Acknowledgment of Parentage and submitting it to the New York Office of Vital Records, it's important for both parents to have confidence in the assumed paternity of the child. If there is any possibility that another man outside of the assumed father could be the actual biological father, it's essential that Massapequa Park parents first seek DNA paternity testing.
Assistance Establishing Paternity in Massapequa Park, NY
While using an Acknowledgment of Parentage to establish paternity is a pretty straightforward process, there are still instances when a parent may refuse to sign the form, halting the establishment process. Without the legal establishment of paternity, a parent will not be able to seek monthly child support, nor will the father be able to gain parental rights over his child.
However, a Massapequa Park parent who wishes to establish paternity can open a paternity case in the state of New York to initiate this process. When a petition to establish paternity is submitted to a New York Family Court, the opposing parent will be served a summons to appear in court and likely undergo DNA paternity testing. Once the true father is identified through DNA paternity, paternity can then be established in addition to parenting agreements and child support orders.
Experts in Massapequa Park, NY Say…
Following a paternity case, many Massapequa Park parents will oftentimes require the assistance of the New York Family Court to establish a custody agreement. According to Massapequa Park Family Law Attorney Michelle DiPaolo, a judge will consider many factors when deciding a custody agreement that works in the best interests of a child. Those factors include a parent's history of substance abuse and criminal activity, a parent's work schedule, and the child's relationship with each parent.
Last updated 8/25/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Massapequa Park, New York
4900 Merrick Road 2nd Fl Massapequa Park, NY 11762Neighborhoods in Massapequa Park Served by our Clinics
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