DNA Test - Sherman Oaks, CA
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Sherman Oaks, California at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (818) 293-4686 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 Sherman Oaks 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 - Sherman Oaks, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Sherman Oaks, 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 Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Sherman Oaks 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 Sherman Oaks, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Sherman Oaks. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Sherman Oaks, 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Sherman Oaks, the state of Sherman Oaks, California, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Sherman Oaks to neighborhoods everywhere.
Local DNA Testing for Sherman Oaks, CA
Experts Say...
Sherman Oaks family law attorney, Robert Gantman, discusses establishing paternity in Sherman Oaks, CA. He explains that when two parents are married, the husband is the presumed legal father and that in most cases, paternity is not questioned. "When parents are unmarried," he explains, "the court has to establish paternity through other means." According to Gantman, if both parents agree about who the father is, they can sign a judgment of paternity. He continues by saying, "If the parties disagree on who is the father, then the issue must be resolved through DNA testing."
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Sherman Oaks, CA
Married parents that have a child do not need to establish paternity since the husband is assumed to be the father. Unmarried couples that have a child, however, need to establish paternity in order for the child to have a legal father. In Sherman Oaks, CA, establishing paternity can be done voluntarily by signing a Declaration of Parentage form. Paternity can also be scheduled through a paternity action in the court system. The mother, alleged father, the child (over age 12), or the child support agency can request a paternity order. Once a paternity action has been filed, the court has the authority to order DNA testing for paternity.
DNA testing may be requested to determine paternity if there is any question about who the father is. If either parent is unsure, DNA testing should be done before signing a Declaration of Parentage or if the father questions paternity during a divorce. Newer DNA tests are accurate and simple, and DNA samples are generally taken as cheek swabs from the mother, alleged father, and child.
Establishing paternity is important so that the child can obtain medical information from both sides of the family, child support, and other benefits. The father also benefits from legal paternity by obtaining legal visitation and custody rights.
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