DNA Test - Snellville, GA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Snellville, Georgia at 6 testing laboratories. Call (770) 824-0560 or schedule online. We offer legal paternity tests, sibling studies, grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing to determine if people are biologically related.
Set up DNA testing appointments online. Test results can be used in court for child support or to change a birth a certificate; it can also be used for simple peace of mind. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We can also extract DNA samples from hair follicles, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Snellville, Georgia
Types of DNA Tests at our Snellville, Georgia 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 Snellville 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 Snellville GA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Snellville 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 Snellville, plus many more locations throughout Georgia and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Snellville. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Snellville , GA 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 Snellville, the state of Snellville, Georgia, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Snellville, GA was in 2018.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to understand the DNA testing needs of our clients. We strive to provide the most accurate, fast, and conclusive paternity tests in Snellville.
Snellville, GA - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
The Law Offices of Larry H. Tatum, P.C. in Snellville explained fathers' rights when a child is born to unmarried parents. "In Georgia, the father of a child born out of wedlock generally does not have legal standing or 'father's rights' unless he subsequently marries the child's mother or has been declared the father by a competent court," the law firm said. "Just because a name is on the birth certificate may not mean the biological father has full rights." The law firm explained that, even without full parental rights, the father is still obligated to provide support for the child. "Parental determination actions are often done by consent and can include child custody, support, and visitation arrangements all in the same action. Other situations may require court determination."
Establishing Paternity in Snellville, GA
When married parents have a child in Snellville, the husband automatically becomes the child's legal father. However, unmarried parents must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. The easiest way to establish paternity in Snellville is by signing a Paternity Acknowledgment, a voluntary form stating the child's father. Parents can sign the form at the hospital when the child is born or later at the Gwinnett County Vital Records Office, located at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Once paternity is established, the father can add his name to the birth certificate. In Snellville, establishing paternity alone does not give the father visitation and custody rights. Fathers must also go through the legitimation process to obtain parental rights. If Snellville parents cannot agree to establish paternity voluntarily, they can go to court.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Snellville, GA
If the parents question paternity, they should not sign a Paternity Acknowledgment until they obtain a DNA test to prove the child's biological father. If establishing paternity in court, the judge may also order DNA testing to prove paternity. Parents can also use DNA testing to disprove paternity in cases where the father denies paternity.
Last updated 8/8/2023
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