DNA Test - Mesquite, TX
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Mesquite, Texas at 4 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (972) 280-7066 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 your Mesquite 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.
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DNA Test - Mesquite, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Mesquite, Texas 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Mesquite 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 Mesquite, plus many more locations throughout Texas and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Mesquite. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Mesquite , TX 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 Mesquite, the state of Mesquite, Texas, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Mesquite, TX was in 2018.
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 Mesquite.
Mesquite, Texas - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
The Nacol Law Firm serves Mesquite, TX, and explained the difference between a child's biological father and legal father. "A baby born to unwed parents does not have a legal father under Texas Law," the law firm says. "In order to exercise your rights as a father, including visitation and possession, a man must be a child's legal father." The firm explains that just because a man's name is on the birth certificate, it does not mean he's also the child's legal father, and he doesn't have legal rights to the child unless paternity is established. "The process to become a legal father is a simple one," the firm states. "If the biological father and the mother agree, they can both sign an 'Acknowledgement of Paternity.'"
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Mesquite, TX
Unmarried parents in Mesquite, TX must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. If both parents agree that the man is the child's biological father, they can sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) form. If a mother and the alleged father disagree about who the father is or have doubts, they can use DNA testing to prove paternity before signing the voluntary form. Paternity can also be established in court, and the judge may order DNA testing. Once DNA testing determines paternity, paternity can be established.
Importance of Establishing Paternity
Establishing paternity means giving the child a legal father, which gives the father parental rights to the child. Paternity benefits both parents and the child. With a legal father, the mother and child receive financial support. The child can also receive benefits, such as social security, veteran's benefits, medical insurance, life insurance, other available benefits, and access to medical information from both parents.
To sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity form, Mesquite residents can find an AOP entity in Dallas at 400 South Zang Blvd Ste. 1100.
Last updated 9/23/2022
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