DNA Test - West Chester, OH
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in West Chester, Ohio at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (513) 449-6707 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 West Chester 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 - West Chester, Ohio
Types of DNA Tests at our West Chester, Ohio 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 West Chester 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 West Chester OH
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our West Chester 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 West Chester, plus many more locations throughout Ohio and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in West Chester. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in West Chester , OH 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 West Chester, the state of West Chester, Ohio, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from West Chester 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 West Chester.
Local DNA Testing for West Chester, OH
Establishing Paternity in West Chester, OH
Following the recent birth of a child, steps will need to be taken to establish legal paternity in the state of Ohio if two West Chester parents are not married at the time of their child's birth. Establishing paternity is important, as it legally declares the child's father and places his details on the birth certificate. Paternity also establishes legal rights for benefits, such as health insurance and health benefits, and is required for either parent to seek child support services.
The easiest way to go about the paternity establishment process in West Chester, OH is by filing a Paternity Affidavit. This legally binding document is completely voluntary and must be signed by both parent parties to effectively establish the child's legal father. This form will be presented for completion at the hospital following the child's birth, but can also be completed at a Butler County Child Support Enforcement office.
Navigating Paternity Establishment Concerns in West Chester, OH
Not always will two West Chester parents be on the same page when it comes time to establish legal paternity for a child. For those who are hesitant to establish paternity due to doubts over the biological father's identity, either parent can file an administrative order to have DNA testing completed. If results successfully identify the child's father, then both parents can move forward with a Paternity Affidavit.
In situations where either parent refuses to complete the establishment process, the best thing to do is file a paternity petition in Butler County Family Court. This process will allow the courts to administer a legal order requiring both parents to appear in court and submit necessary details to establish paternity. Typically, the courts will request DNA testing to accurately determine parentage.
Paternity Programs in West Chester, OH
To protect the rights of West Chester men who believe they have possibly fathered a child, the state of Ohio established the Putative Father Registry. By registering with the database, a West Chester man who believes he has fathered a child but does not have legal rights will be notified in the event the child is placed for adoption. The man must register with the database no later than 15 days after a child's birth.
Bear in mind that by registering with this database, a father is not taking steps to legally establish paternity. If this is the goal, a West Chester man must file a paternity petition with Butler County Family Court and request DNA testing.
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