DNA Test - Murrieta, CA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Murrieta, California at 4 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (951) 366-4580 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 - Murrieta, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Murrieta, California 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Murrieta 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 Murrieta, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Murrieta. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Murrieta , CA 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta that they need.
Murrieta, California - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Murrieta, California
California law assumes the husband is the father if the parents are married. For unmarried parents, however, it is necessary to establish paternity legally. Parents can establish paternity in Murrieta, California by signing the Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDP), contacting local Child Support Services, or going to court.
Many parents have good relationships and no questions about who is the biological father, so they sign the VDP form once the baby is born, often at the hospital. However, sometimes parents disagree, making it more difficult to establish paternity. They may go to court and have the judge determine paternity. The judge will usually order a DNA test to prove whether the alleged father is the biological father. If the DNA test demonstrates paternity, the judge can consider these results in their decision. Once paternity is established, the judge can also establish child support, visitation hours, or custody if necessary.
Murrieta, CA: Benefits of establishing paternity
One of the most common reasons people establish paternity is to get child support. Sharing financial responsibilities between parents can improve the quality of a child's life and provide them with more opportunities. It can also give both parents the same rights and responsibilities. For example, the father could sign documents on behalf of the child or be part of the crucial decision-making process in the child's life, such as upbringing, education, and health. It also gives him the right to ask the court for custody and visitation, which he would not be legally allowed without establishing paternity.
Parents should establish paternity for the child's benefit, too. Some benefits for the child can include:
Local DNA Stories
The biological parents of 16-year-old "Princess Diane" Ramirez, who lost her life while in a Murrieta foster home in 2018, sued Riverside County for $10 million in 2019 as a result of their daughter's death. When Diane's parents separated in 2018, her lifelong home was disrupted and Riverside County placed her in the Michelle Morris Foster Home for disabled children in Murrieta.
Only a month before she died, "Princess Diane" made local headlines when she attended Murrieta Mesa High's prom with the school's star quarterback. Despite social workers requesting a new placement, Diane remained in the Morris foster home isolated from her biological parents. By April 2018, Diane's parents allege, she died as a result of an intestinal obstruction, a condition that could have been treated successfully if the foster home operators had taken her for immediate medical care. The owners of the Morris foster home surrendered their license in May 2019 as investigations continued.
Last updated 11/10/2022
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Murrieta, California
25405 Hancock Avenue Suite 107 Murrieta, CA 92562Neighborhoods In and Around Murrieta That We Serve
Additional Services
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: