DNA Test - Pomona, CA
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Pomona, California at 2 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (909) 318-0371 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 Pomona 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 - Pomona, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Pomona, 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 Pomona 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 Pomona CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Pomona 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 Pomona, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Pomona. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Pomona, 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 Pomona, CA performed by Health Street was in 2018.
Pomona, California - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Pomona, California
In Pomona, California, there are two ways how unwed parents can establish paternity. If either parent is unsure about who is the biological father, the best way to establish paternity would be through the court. The judge will usually them to do a DNA test. The alleged father and the child do a simple cheek swab to collect a DNA specimen. The judge can decide whether to establish paternity based on the DNA test results. Either parent can start a court case for paternity.
Another way to establish paternity in Pomona is signing and filing a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage, but this should only be done if both parties are confident about the biological father. It is often possible to sign and file this form at the hospital when the baby is born, which is an effective and easy way of establishing paternity.
Benefits of establishing paternity in Pomona, CA
Establishing paternity holds many benefits for children. First, there is an emotional benefit for the child to know the parents and have them on the birth certificate. Some other rights and responsibilities that can come with establishing paternity may include:
Once the paternity is established, the court or parents can decide about visiting hours, custody, and child support.
Pomona, California: Challenging paternity
Sometimes, the alleged father does not agree with paternity, or the mother herself is unsure who the biological father is. Either of them can dispute paternity, especially if it has not been legally established yet. Usually, this comes with filing a petition to the court, and it often involves a DNA test.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Pomona, California
1900 Royalty Drive Suite 230 Pomona, CA 91767Some Pomona Neighborhoods That We Serve
Additional Services
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: