DNA Test - Warner Robins, GA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Warner Robins, Georgia at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (478) 215-1707 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.
Shedule 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 - Warner Robins, Georgia
Types of DNA Tests at our Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins GA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins, plus many more locations throughout Georgia and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Warner Robins. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Warner Robins , 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 Warner Robins, the state of Warner Robins, Georgia, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Warner Robins, GA was in 2017.Since then, we have done 50 DNA and paternity tests in Warner Robins.
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 Warner Robins.
Warner Robins, GA - DNA Testing
Paternity vs. Legitimization: Understanding Georgia Law
Georgia is one of the few states that allows unmarried parents to establish both paternity and legitimation for their child. According to Warner Robins attorney Lynn Hamilton Johnson, filing a paternity action with the courts allows a mother to obtain a court order for child support payments.
A man who was not married to the child's mother at the time of conception or birth has no legal relationship with the child until legitimization has been established. Filing a legitimation action allows a child's biological father to establish a legal relationship with the child. This may include custody and/or visitation rights as well as the right to be involved in parental decisions.
How to Establish Paternity and Legitimization in Georgia
In Georgia, only biological fathers can file for legitimization, so paternity must be established first. When paternity is established, a father's name can be added to the child's birth certificate.
There are three ways to establish legal paternity in Georgia:
- Legal marriage - if a couple is married when a child is born, the husband is presumed to be the child's legal father.
- Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity - both parents can sign a paternity acknowledgment form at the hospital when the child is born or later at the Office of Vital Records (for Warner Robins residents, the Houston County office is located at 201 Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA 31069).
- Court order - the courts may require a DNA test to confirm biological paternity before making a ruling regarding the child's legal paternity.
Benefits of Establishing Legitimization in Georgia
Taking the necessary steps to establish a child's legal paternity and legitimization can create significant benefits for the child. According to legal experts at the Warner Robins-based Law Office of Christine M. Cruse, P.C., this allows a child to legally receive an inheritance from their father, obtain information about their full family medical history, receive financial support from both parents and access a father's insurance benefits.
Last updated 4/13/2023
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