DNA Test - New Haven, CT
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in New Haven, Connecticut at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (203) 446-5866 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 a 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 - New Haven, Connecticut
Types of DNA Tests at our New Haven, Connecticut clinics:
Paternity Testing can conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Relationship Testing for other close family relationships can be performed at our testing centers. Our DNA testing services can confirm or deny biological relationships between grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews:
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 alleged father and child or children. 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 ordering one of our testing kits online and shipping the specimens back to us.
Legal DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible lab testing service performed at an AABB accredited laboratory. 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. A legal paternity DNA test will hold up in court for such matters as child support or to change the name on a birth certificate. This test must be performed using strict chain of custody procedures. Our New Haven DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in New Haven CT
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our New Haven 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. Please call our customer service team to help you book your appointment over the phone, or set up your appointment easily online.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in New Haven, plus many more locations throughout Connecticut and across the United States. During registration, we'll show you the nearest locations for DNA testing so you can choose the site that's most convenient. You'll also pick the times and days 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 New Haven 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 New Haven that they need.
New Haven, Connecticut - DNA Testing
How to Establish Paternity in New Haven, CT
When a newborn is delivered to an unmarried New Haven couple, only the mother is granted parental rights over the child at the time of birth as per Connecticut law. Because the couple is not married, a paternity establishment is necessary to legally identify the biological father, allow him to obtain his paternal rights over the child, and place his credentials on the child's birth certificate.
According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, New Haven parents may establish paternity by completing an Acknowledgment of Parentage. Both parents can sign this voluntary form on-site once the child is delivered or through a New Haven County Department of Social Services office location. Note that this process must only be completed if both parents have full confidence in a child's paternity or if DNA testing has already confirmed the father's identity.
Navigating a Difficult Paternity Establishment in New Haven, CT
Following the birth of a New Haven child, a Connecticut parent may encounter difficulty when asking the other party to agree to establish legal paternity. This unfortunate situation will also prevent a parent from seeking monthly child support services, as the state cannot legally identify the child's biological father to provide support without the legal establishment of paternity.
When one party refuses to establish paternity, a New Haven parent must file for court-ordered parentage. Filing a petition to establish parentage through a New Haven County Family Court allows a judge to mandate that the presumed father appears in court and completes DNA testing to confirm he is the father. If DNA tests confirm the petition, the courts will establish paternity and enable both parents to move forward with child support and other related childcare hearings.
Experts in New Haven, CT Say…
In addition to child support agreements, two New Haven parents may also need to settle upon a child custody agreement. After DNA testing has been used to determine the father, both parents may want to request the assistance of the New Haven Family Court to develop a custody agreement if they cannot agree upon one themselves.
According to New Haven Family Law Attorney Matthew Dolan, Connecticut courts use the child's best interest standard when ruling on child custody and support. This standard includes an assessment of the child's developmental needs, each parent's relationship with the child, and the child's age.
Last updated 10/5/2022
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