DNA Test - Sevierville, TN
Health Street provides DNA testing in Sevierville, Tennessee at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (865) 205-0922 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.
Shedule an appointment for a DNA test quickly and easily. The parties can come together or you can set up separate appointments. Grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing are also available. Legal DNA tests are done at our testing centers. Peace of mind DNA tests can be done at home by cheek swab, hair, or fingernails.
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DNA Test - Sevierville, Tennessee
Types of DNA Tests at our Sevierville, Tennessee 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 Sevierville 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 Sevierville TN
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Sevierville 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 Sevierville, plus many more locations throughout Tennessee and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Sevierville. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Sevierville , TN 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
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 Sevierville as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Sevierville.
Sevierville, TN - DNA Testing
DNA Test Reunites Half-Siblings in Sevierville After Nearly 60 Years
When Sevierville resident Perry Bonck received a DNA test for Christmas several years ago, he didn't expect it to help him find a blood relative who had been searching for him. He took the test expecting to learn about his ancestry and family history, but it led him to Susan Baroni, a half-sister who had been given up for adoption shortly after her birth. She had begun a search for her family almost a decade earlier but had "put it on the back burner" until she decided to start her search again and things came together quickly.
When Bronck took his DNA test, it produced a 100% match to an individual who was either a step-sibling or a cousin. The two connected and later, Baroni, Bronck, and their father met for the first time in Sevierville to celebrate their dad's 84th birthday.
Establishing Paternity in Tennessee
According to White and White Attorneys at Law, a firm that serves Sevierville and the surrounding area, there are two primary ways to establish paternity in Tennessee when a child's parents are unmarried. The first is for both parents to sign and file a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form. This form also adds the father's name to the child's birth certificate.
If it's not possible to voluntarily establish paternity, it can be done through a court order. In this case, both parents must appear in court and the courts may require a DNA test.
Rights and Responsibilities of Legal Parents in Tennessee
Establishing a child's legal paternity creates significant rights and responsibilities for both parents. It can also give the child a sense of identity and access to their full medical history. A child's legal parents can pursue their rights to have a relationship with their child, which may include visitation and/or custody.
Both parents also have the legal responsibility to financially support their child. A child support order can help ensure this happens. Sevierville residents needing assistance with establishing child support can contact their local Child Support Office, located at 1052 S. Highway 92, Dandridge, TN 37725.
Last updated 4/13/2023
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