DNA Test - Newhall, CA
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Newhall, California at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (661) 276-9011 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 Newhall 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 - Newhall, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Newhall, 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 Newhall 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 Newhall CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Newhall 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 Newhall, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Newhall. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Newhall , 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. The first DNA test in Newhall, CA performed by Health Street was in 2018.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Newhall that they need.
Paternity Testing in Newhall, CA
Establishing Paternity in Newhall, CA
For unmarried parents, establishing legal paternity is especially important as it solidifies the identity of the child's legal father as well as allows a parent to seek child support services. Through the Parentage Opportunity Program (POP), unmarried Newhall parents have a free and simple way of establishing paternity in the state of California. This program is completely voluntary and should only be completed if both parents are confident in the child's paternity.
Through the POP program, both parents can sign a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDOP) at the hospital or birth facility. If a VDOP cannot be completed at this time, both parents can complete one at a later date through a Los Angeles County Child Support Agency office, Registrar of Births and Deaths, or Health and Human Services location.
Navigating Paternity Uncertainty in Newhall, CA
Establishing legal paternity in the state of California is important for the wellbeing of a child, as it declares the child's legal father and allows for the request of child support services. Unfortunately, a Newhall couple may be quick to act upon the presumption of paternity, resulting in the legal establishment of paternity with a man who is not the child's biological father. This paternity establishment may be difficult to counter in court, leaving a man with child support obligations that should not be his.
Instead, if either parent has any doubt in their child's paternity, they must seek DNA paternity testing. For instances where a mother or presumed father is encountering difficulty having the opposite parent agree to testing, it's best they file a paternity petition through Los Angeles County Family Court. This legal process will allow a judge to issue a summons mandating that the parent and child submit to DNA testing.
Experts in Newhall, CA Say…
Following the legal establishment of paternity, two parents may need to establish a custody agreement for their child. If the parents cannot come to a type of agreement that works for both parents and their child, the issue will need to be settled in court. Throughout this process, a judge will look at numerous factors, such as income and current living situations, to construct an agreement that works in the best interest of the child. According to Newhall Family Law Attorney Paulette Gharibian, the types of custody agreements that can be decided for either parent include full physical custody, full legal custody, shared physical custody, and shared legal custody.
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