Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in North Babylon, New York at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (631) 201-0559 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.
Types of DNA Tests at our North Babylon, New York 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:
The type of DNA test you order depends on your needs. For example:
arrow_right_altA Grandparent DNA Test is used when the father is not available for testing.
arrow_right_altA sibling DNA test confirms relationships between possible brothers, sisters, or half-siblings.
arrow_right_altAvuncular DNA tests confirm relationships between aunts and uncles and 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 North Babylon DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in North Babylon NY
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our North Babylon 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 North Babylon, plus many more locations throughout New York 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. We have provided DNA
tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in North Babylon as
well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
North Babylon.
Facts about DNA Testing in North Babylon NY
The Role of DNA Technology in Establishing Paternity in North Babylon
Babylon residents who need proof of paternity for a child support or custody court case can enlist the services of a local law office that specializes in Family Law. Regarding the effectiveness and legality of DNA testing to prove paternity, nearby Deer Park attorney Beth A. Rosenthal, P.C. states,
With the incredible rise of DNA technology, potential parents are now able to quickly and reliably determine biological relationships with a simple swab of the cheek. Although such technology is now available over the counter in many areas, states like New York have emphasized that only DNA tests ordered by courts or medical professionals can be used to establish paternity for legal purposes.
Court ordered DNA tests are available at Health Street, which has a conveniently located clinic in North Babylon.
Rules for Establishing Paternity for North Babylon Residents
The New York State Unified Court System provides detailed instructions for those who need to establish paternity of a child, if the person lives in North Babylon or elsewhere in Suffolk County. A paternity case filed in Family Court may begin with an Order of Filiation. This is done if the father and mother are unmarried and haven't signed an Acknowledgement of Paternity, or if the mother was married, but that person is not the biological father. An order of filiation is only completed if there is no doubt as to the child's biological father. Otherwise, a legal paternity test is ordered by the court to show that the man is 98% likely to be the father. For paternity cases and child support matters, those living in North Babylon must present their case to the Suffolk County Family Court in Central Islip.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in North Babylon, New York
