DNA Test - Oroville, CA
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Oroville, California at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (530) 712-3081 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 Oroville 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 - Oroville, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Oroville, 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 Oroville 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 Oroville CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Oroville 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 Oroville, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Oroville. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Oroville , 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.
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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 Oroville as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Oroville.
Oroville, CA - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Oroville, CA
Establishing paternity is the process of determining a child's legal father. Legal parents obtain parental rights and responsibilities, including providing financial support and custody and visitation rights. Establishing paternity also allows the father's name on the birth certificate. Married parents who have a child don't need to take additional steps to establish paternity. In these cases, the husband automatically becomes the child's legal father. However, unmarried parents must establish paternity to have parental rights. The easiest way to establish paternity in Oroville is by signing a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage, a legal form stating the child's legal father. The form is voluntary and free to sign. Parents can sign the form at the hospital when the child is born or later at certain government locations, including the Butte County Child Support Office. The office is located at 78 Table Mountain Boulevard in Oroville. If the parents cannot agree to sign the voluntary form, they can go to court and let the judge determine paternity.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Oroville, CA
Once the parents sign a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage, they waive their rights to a DNA test. So, if there's any doubt about paternity from either parent, they should take a DNA test before signing the form. While establishing paternity in court, the judge may also order DNA testing to determine the child's biological father. However, a DNA test alone doesn't determine legal parentage. The judge will also consider other factors when deciding on a child's legal father.
Benefits of Establishing Paternity
In addition to giving both parents parental rights and responsibilities, establishing paternity is essential for the child's well-being. With two legal parents, the child gains access to inheritance, life insurance, social security, veterans' benefits, medical insurance, and other benefits. Most importantly, it gives the child a sense of identity and the chance to establish relationships with both parents.
Oroville parents can find Family Court Services at 1775 Concord Avenue in Chico.
Last updated 8/28/2023
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