DNA Test - Seaford, NY
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Seaford, New York at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (516) 217-9426 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 Seaford 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 - Seaford, New York
Types of DNA Tests at our Seaford, 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. 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 Seaford DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Seaford NY
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Seaford 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 Seaford, 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
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Seaford to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Seaford that they need.
Local DNA Testing for Seaford, NY
Experts Say...
Wisselman, Harounian, & Associates P.C., serving Seaford, NY, describes fathers' rights and the importance of establishing paternity. "Historically, when spouses decided to legally separate or divorce, the mother was always awarded custody of the children," they said. "Today, the laws are very different due to society's increasing awareness and promotion of a father's rights and the ability of either sex to parent." The law firm explains that "fathers' rights" are parental rights and responsibilities fathers have regarding their children. When awarding custody in Seaford, NY, the courts carefully determine what is in the best interest of the child. "It is important to note that in the state of New York, unmarried fathers or those who failed to sign an 'Acknowledgement of Paternity' cannot be granted custody or visitation rights without first legally establishing paternity."
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Seaford, NY
In Seaford, NY, the child of unmarried parents does not have a legal father until paternity is established. Paternity can be established voluntarily if both parents sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity. If paternity is questionable, DNA testing can be used to prove paternity before signing the legal Acknowledgement of Paternity form. Paternity can also be established by the court and either parent can file a paternity petition in family court. If the mother and alleged father cannot agree about who the biological father is the court will likely order DNA testing for paternity. If the alleged father is not the biological father, the petition will be dismissed. If he is the biological father, paternity can be established, and an Order of Filiation will be issued by the court. If the parents still do not agree on paternity, a court hearing will be scheduled, and DNA testing will be considered in the hearing.
Once paternity is established, the parents can file petitions for child support, custody, and visitation rights.
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