DNA Test - Washington, MO
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Washington, Missouri at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (636) 275-0299 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 your Washington DNA test appointment online. Our legal DNA test results can be used in court for matters such as: child support, birth certificates, and custody cases. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We also offer home DNA test kits for peace of mind. DNA can be tested from hair, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Washington, Missouri
Types of DNA Tests at our Washington, Missouri 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 Washington 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 Washington MO
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Washington 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 Washington, plus many more locations throughout Missouri and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Washington. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Washington , MO 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 Washington, the state of Washington, Missouri, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Washington 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 Washington.
Washington, MO - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Washington, MO
Establishing paternity means determining a child's biological father and establishing him as the child's legal father. Unmarried parents in Washington, MO must establish paternity by signing an Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity or by a court order. An Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity can be signed at the hospital when the child is born or later at the Bureau of Vital Records, located at 405 Jefferson St 1st floor in Washington. If establishing paternity in court, the judge may order DNA testing and use the results as evidence when determining whether the man shall become the child's legal father.
Benefits of Establishing Paternity
Establishing paternity benefits the mother, the father, and especially the child. Having a legal father provides the child with a sense of identity, medical history, medical and life insurance, financial support from both parents, social security, veteran's benefits, and other available benefits. Establishing paternity also allows the father to seek visitation and custody rights and provides the mother with financial support. Most importantly, it allows the child to develop relationships with both parents. Until the parents establish paternity, fathers do not have decision-making rights as parents, including decisions about healthcare and education.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Washington, MO
If questioning paternity, parents can use DNA testing, also called paternity testing, to determine the child's biological father. DNA test samples are taken from a cheek swab and sent to a lab for testing. In Washington, MO, if a DNA test shows at least a 98% probability that a man is the child's biological father, he's presumed the child's father under state law. Although a DNA test proves paternity, it does not legally establish a biological father as a legal father. The parents must sign the Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity or get a court order to establish paternity.
Last updated 8/8/2023
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