Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Statesboro, Georgia at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (912) 216-4839 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 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.
Types of DNA Tests at our Statesboro, 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 Statesboro 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 Statesboro GA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Statesboro 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 Statesboro, plus many more locations
throughout Georgia and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Statesboro. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Statesboro, 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 Statesboro, the state of Statesboro, Georgia, and throughout the nation. Since our founding,
we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that
they need, from Statesboro to neighborhoods everywhere.
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 Statesboro.
Statesboro, GA - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Statesboro, GA
Establishing paternity is the process of giving a child a legal father. Statesboro parents can establish paternity in three ways: by marriage, by signing a paternity acknowledgment, or through a court order. The easiest way to establish paternity in Statesboro is by signing a Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement form at the hospital when the child is born or later at the Bullock County Vital Records Office, located at 1 West Altman Street in Statesboro. If parents cannot agree to establish paternity voluntarily, they can go to court, and the judge may order a DNA test to use as evidence. Once paternity is established, the father's name can be added to the birth certificate.
Benefits of Establishing Paternity in Statesboro, GA
Establishing paternity benefits both parents and the child. Having two parents gives a child a sense of identity and allows a child to establish connections with the mother and the father. It also gives the child financial support and access to medical information from the mother and the father's families. Establishing paternity in Statesboro also gives the mother financial and emotional support while raising the child, and the father can seek visitation and custody orders.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Statesboro, GA
A DNA test can be used to determine a child's biological father before establishing paternity. DNA test results are often taken by swabbing the inside of the father's and child's cheek and are sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. A DNA test detects certain genetic markers shared by the child and the father and can determine the likelihood that a man is the child's father. DNA tests are reliable and can exclude a man from being the child's father or determine he's the father with about 99% accuracy. Statesboro parents can use a DNA test before establishing paternity voluntarily or can be used as evidence in a court case.
Last updated 12/19/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Statesboro, Georgia
