DNA Test - Murfreesboro, TN
Health Street provides DNA testing in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at 4 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (615) 682-0248 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 - Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Types of DNA Tests at our Murfreesboro, Tennessee 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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro TN
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro, plus many more locations throughout Tennessee and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Murfreesboro. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Murfreesboro , TN 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. The first DNA test we performed in Murfreesboro, TN was in 2018.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Murfreesboro.
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Local DNA Stories
Casper Collins was born in the Philippines in 1982, and never know his dad. Thirty-seven years later, he was using a DNA testing kit to try to find his father — a navy sailor stationed in the Philippines who had a fleeting relationship with his mom. He was skeptical at first, but through DNA testing results, he discovered a half-brother living in Colorado who had a startling resemblance to himself. He then received an email response saying that he hadn't located his half-brother, but rather his father, Tom Robertson. After Facebook messaging and photographs, they arranged a Thanksgiving meeting in Denver.
Experts Say...
The Cole Law Group, serving Murfreesboro, TN, explains parental rights for parents that are not married. "Tennessee is what is commonly referred to as a "Mother's state". This simply means that when children are born out of wedlock, the Father has no rights to parent the child," explains the law group, "If the parents are married, the husband is considered the father of children born during the marriage. If the parents are not married at the time of the birth, legal action of some sort must be taken to establish paternity, or the child has no legal father."
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Murfreesboro, TN
Establishing paternity gives the child a legal father and allows both parents to share parental rights and responsibilities, including financial and legal responsibilities and developing emotional relationships. In Murfreesboro, parents can establish paternity through the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity Program, which allows parents to establish paternity voluntarily and avoid going to court.
If paternity is in question before establishing paternity, either parent may request DNA testing to determine the child's biological father. Once DNA test results confirm paternity, paternity can be established through a court order.
Last updated 10/20/2022
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