DNA Test - Tyler, TX
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Tyler, Texas at 4 testing laboratories. Call (903) 705-6345 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.
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DNA Test - Tyler, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Tyler, Texas 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 Tyler 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 Tyler TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Tyler 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 Tyler, plus many more locations throughout Texas and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Tyler. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Tyler , TX 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.
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A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. The first DNA test we performed in Tyler, TX was in 2017.Since then, we have done 50 DNA tests at our Tyler facilities.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Tyler.
Tyler, Texas - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Tyler, TX
It is essential for parents who are unwed and have a child is to establish paternity. Doing so can benefit the child, the mother, and the father. By establishing paternity, both parents can gain the same rights and responsibilities. For example, they can share custody, decide about visitation hours, and support the child financially.
In Tyler, parents have two options to establish paternity. They can sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) or go to court. Parents should only sign the AOP if they are both sure and have zero doubts about paternity. They can sign this document at the hospital after the mother gives birth, and the hospital staff can help them with the whole process. When signing the AOP, make sure you work with an AOP-certified entity.
People sometimes go to court to establish paternity, especially when they have disagreements or are unsure about who the biological father is. The judge can easily establish paternity by ordering a simple and quick DNA test for both the child and the alleged father. When the test DNA results come back from the laboratory, the judge can consider the test results while establishing paternity.
Tyler, Texas: Benefits of establishing paternity
Children can benefit in multiple ways if their unwed parents establish paternity. For example, a child can:
Establishing paternity can make it easier for parents to share critical responsibilities and rights towards their kids. Both parties can participate in crucial decisions about education, religious upbringing, and health decisions. Recent studies have also shown that children with a healthy relationship with both parents are less likely to suffer from physical and emotional health issues, use drugs, or drop out of school.
Last updated 11/16/2022
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