DNA Test - Moon Township, PA
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Moon Township, Pennsylvania at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (412) 214-8140 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 Moon Township 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 - Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Types of DNA Tests at our Moon Township, Pennsylvania 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 Moon Township 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 Moon Township PA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Moon Township 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 Moon Township, plus many more locations throughout Pennsylvania and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Moon Township. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Moon Township , PA 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 Moon Township 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 Moon Township that they need.
DNA Testing in Moon Township, PA
Establishing Paternity in Moon Township, PA
Legally establishing paternity in the state of Pennsylvania is a crucial step for every Moon Township child. Doing so will legally establish the child's father, as well as provide an opportunity for either parent to request child support services and custody agreements. Although state law automatically establishes paternity for married couples, as it is presumed the husband is the biological father, unmarried parents will need to take steps to legally establish paternity in the state of Pennsylvania.
Paternity can be established simply by completing an Acknowledgement of Paternity form. This form will be presented to both parents for voluntary completion at the hospital or birthing facility where the child is delivered. If the form can't be completed at this time, one can also be completed through either the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare or Allegheny County Family Division Court.
Navigating Difficult Paternity Situations in Moon Township, PA
Following the birth of a Moon Township child, a mother may have doubts about who her child's biological father is. Furthermore, in some of these situations, a couple can be quick to act upon a presumption and establish paternity without having full confidence in who the child's father is. Doing this can make it difficult to disestablish paternity and remove child support obligations in court if it is discovered at a later date that the presumed father is not the biological father.
Instead, Moon Township couples should seek the help of DNA paternity testing to accurately determine paternity. In situations where a presumed father does not agree to take a DNA test, the mother will need to file a paternity petition with the Allegheny County Family District Court. From here, a judge can issue a summons for the presumed father and mandate that he undergoes DNA testing. If results accurately determine paternity, the paternity establishment process can be completed.
Experts in Moon Township, PA Say …
For Moon Township parents who do not remain in a relationship following their child's birth, it's best they agree on a custody agreement that provides a healthy share of time with both parents. If both parents cannot come to an agreement by themselves, one will need to be legally settled upon in court. According to Moon Township Family Law Attorney Charles Voelker, Pennsylvania courts look at numerous factors when determining the best custody agreement. These factors include the child's preferences, the parents proven ability to provide care, and criminal history.
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