DNA Test - Norman, OK
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Norman, Oklahoma at 5 testing laboratories. Call (405) 331-7325 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 - Norman, Oklahoma
Types of DNA Tests at our Norman, Oklahoma 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 Norman DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Norman OK
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Norman 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 Norman, plus many more locations throughout Oklahoma 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. The first DNA test we performed in Norman, OK was in 2019.Since then, we have done 28 DNA tests at our Norman facilities.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Norman.
DNA Test – Norman, Oklahoma
Determining and Establishing Paternity in Norman, OK
When a child is born to unmarried Norman parents, only the mother will possess paternal rights over the child at the time of birth. The state of Oklahoma requires unmarried parents to establish paternity. However, before moving forward with the establishment process, it's important to have full confidence in the child's paternity to avoid later complications. DNA testing services can accurately identify the biological father for a stress-free paternity establishment.
Once the biological father of a child is confirmed, a Norman couple can then move forward with the paternity establishment process. Paternity can be established by completing an Acknowledgment of Paternity form at the hospital following the child's birth or through a Cleveland County Vital Statistics Office. Once properly filed, the father will retain his legal parental rights over the child and can also have his details placed on the child's birth certificate.
Disestablishing Paternity in Norman, OK
As we've mentioned, it's very important to use DNA testing services to confirm a child's biological father if there isn't complete confidence in a child's paternity. Unfortunately, many parents can be quick to establish legal paternity without confirming the child's biological lineage. This can be very troublesome later on, when the previously presumed father seeks to remove the paternity establishment and any accompanying child support obligations.
Under Oklahoma paternity law, a Norman resident can sign a rescission of acknowledgment of paternity up to 60 days after the form was filed. Highlighting the importance of DNA paternity testing, once the 60-day mark has passed, an acknowledgment can only be challenged on the basis of duress, fraud, or material mistake within two years of the acknowledgment filing.
Experts in Norman, OK Say…
Once paternity has been established, Norman parents can seek further legal assistance to establish a custody agreement. According to the Norman family law attorney Evan Taylor, when establishing custody, Oklahoma state law does not identify as a mom or dad state. Instead, custody agreements are decided on the basis of numerous factors regarding both parents, such as each parent's relationship with the child and their current living situations.
Last updated 10/20/2022
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