DNA Test - Stillwater, OK
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Stillwater, Oklahoma at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (405) 331-7331 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 - Stillwater, Oklahoma
Types of DNA Tests at our Stillwater, Oklahoma 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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater OK
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Stillwater 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 Stillwater, plus many more locations throughout Oklahoma and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Stillwater. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Stillwater , OK 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. The first DNA test we performed in Stillwater, OK was in 2015.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Stillwater.
Stillwater, OK - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
Campbell Law Office in Stillwater explains why it's important to determine paternity. "Even if you do not have a loving relationship with the other parent, it is important to work together to make decisions that will be in the best interests of the child," the law office said. "You can also work to create a custody and visitation schedule that will benefit both you and your child. Many studies have stated the benefits of children having a relationship with both parents during their developmental years."
Establishing Paternity in Stillwater, OK
In Stillwater, when a married woman has a child, her husband becomes the child's legal father. However, unmarried parents need to establish paternity for the biological father to become the legal father. If both parents agree on paternity, they can sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity form. Completing the voluntary form legally recognizes the man as the child's father. Neither parent should sign the form if either one is unsure of the child's biological father. In this case, they should use DNA testing. Once paternity is established, the parents can set up a visitation agreement or the father can seek visitation rights.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Stillwater, OK
If either parent questions or disputes paternity, DNA tests are used to determine the child's biological father. DNA samples are obtained by swabbing for DNA samples on the inside of the cheek. Samples are sent to a lab for analysis, and the results usually take about 4-6 weeks. DNA test results can show up to a 99.9% probability that a man is the child's father. In Stillwater, the judge will determine a man as the father with DNA test results of at least a 99% probability. Blood samples are taken in rare cases.
Last updated 4/21/2023
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