DNA Test - Vega Alta, PR
Health Street provides DNA testing in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (888) 715-8030 or schedule online. 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 an appointment for a DNA test quickly and easily. The parties can come together or you can set up separate appointments. Grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing are also available. Legal DNA tests are done at our testing centers. Peace of mind DNA tests can be done at home by cheek swab, hair, or fingernails.
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DNA Test - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Types of DNA Tests at our Vega Alta, Puerto Rico clinics:
Paternity Testing can conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Relationship Testing for other close family relationships can be performed at our testing centers. Our DNA testing services can confirm or deny biological relationships between grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews:
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 alleged father and child or children. 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 ordering one of our testing kits online and shipping the specimens back to us.
Legal DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible lab testing service performed at an AABB accredited laboratory. 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. A legal paternity DNA test will hold up in court for such matters as child support or to change the name on a birth certificate. This test must be performed using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Vega Alta DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Vega Alta PR
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Vega Alta 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. Please call our customer service team to help you book your appointment over the phone, or set up your appointment easily online.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Vega Alta, plus many more locations throughout Puerto Rico and across the United States. During registration, we'll show you the nearest locations for DNA testing so you can choose the site that's most convenient. You'll also pick the times and days that you prefer.
Why Health Street
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Vega Alta to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Vega Alta that they need.
DNA Testing in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Reasons to Establish Paternity in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Not only is it important for a child to have a sense of identity, but there are also several other important reasons to go through the process of establishing a child's legal paternity. According to attorneys at Zorrilla & Silvestrini, a legal firm that serves Vega Alta and the surrounding area, the courts also cannot rule on important topics like child support and time-sharing schedules until legal paternity has been established.
Until a man is declared a child's legal father, the mother has 100% sole custody and makes all decisions. This means that without legal paternity, a child's father has no say in how his child is raised.
How to Establish Paternity in Vega Alta
Unless a child's parents are married when he or she is born, in Vega Alta and the rest of Puerto Rico, the child is legally considered to be fatherless. Parents can easily correct this by adding the father's name to the child's birth certificate or signing and filing a voluntary statement of paternity. When there is a dispute over the identity of the child's biological father, a court order may be needed to establish legal paternity. In this case, the courts will likely require a DNA test to prove the child's biological paternity before issuing a ruling.
Challenging the Presumption of Paternity
If a child's mother is married at the time of birth, there's no need to establish legal paternity. The mother's husband is automatically presumed to be the child's legal father. If either parent believes the husband is not the child's biological father, they need to file a dispute as soon as possible. The law in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico says this must be filed within six months of learning about the discrepancy or from the date of approval, whichever is later. It's also important to note that the courts don't always grant a change, even if there's evidence that the man is not the child's biological father. The courts will always put the best interests of the child first when ruling on paternity issues.
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