DNA Test - Navarre, FL
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Navarre, Florida at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (850) 204-0239 or schedule online. We offer legal paternity tests, sibling studies, grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing to determine if people are biologically related.
Set up DNA testing appointments online. Test results can be used in court for child support or to change a birth certificate; it can also be used for simple peace of mind. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We can also extract DNA samples from hair follicles, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Navarre, Florida
Types of DNA Tests at our Navarre, Florida 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 Navarre 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 Navarre FL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Navarre 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 Navarre, plus many more locations throughout Florida and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Navarre. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Navarre , FL 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 Navarre, the state of Navarre, Florida, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Navarre to neighborhoods everywhere.
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 Navarre.
DNA & Paternity Testing in Navarre FL
Why It's Important to Establish Paternity in Navarre, FL
No steps are required to establish paternity in the state of Florida when a married Navarre couple has a child. Local law presumes the husband is the biological father and automatically grants him parental rights over the child. Since this assumption only applies to married couples, only a mother will possess legal parental rights over the child of an unmarried couple until paternity is legally established.
Establishing paternity in the state of Florida creates a legal bond between father and child, allowing his details to be placed on the child's birth certificate. Legal paternity also supports the wellbeing of the child, as benefits including health insurance and social security can be provided from either or both parents. For the request of child support services, paternity must be legally established to initiate the application process.
How to Establish Paternity in Navarre, FL
There are two methods for Navarre parents who need to establish legal paternity in the state of Florida. The simplest method is by completing an Acknowledgment of Paternity form. This form should only be completed by parents who agree upon the child's correct paternity or those who have sought DNA testing to accurately determine the child's father. This form is available at the hospital where the child was born or through a Santa Rosa County Vital Statistics Office.
For a parent who is encountering roadblocks with the other parent when attempting to establish paternity, the second method is through court order. Filing a paternity petition through Santa Rosa County Family Court allows the legal system to demand DNA paternity testing from the opposite parent to identify the child's father. If testing accurately determines his identity, then both paternity and any further child support obligations can be established.
Paternity Programs in Navarre, FL
The state of Florida operates the Putative Father Registry Program through the Florida Department of Health to help preserve the rights of potential fathers. Under this program, a Navarre man who believes he has possibly fathered a child can register with the program and become informed of any legal actions involving the child. This can include an adoption hearing or notice to revoke the mother's parental rights.
While the registry does not establish paternity for the individual, the presumed father can take action to claim paternity and custodial rights in the event he is informed of legal movements involving the child. This action will typically include DNA testing and court hearings to accurately determine if he is a fit custodial option for the child.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Navarre, Florida
8974 Navarre Pkwy Navarre, FL 32566Some Navarre Neighborhoods That We Serve
Additional Services
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: