DNA Test - Yucaipa, CA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Yucaipa, California at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (909) 318-0384 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 a 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 - Yucaipa, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Yucaipa, California 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 Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Yucaipa. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Yucaipa , CA 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Yucaipa as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Yucaipa.
Yucaipa, CA DNA Testing
What Are DNA Tests Used For?
DNA testing in Yucaipa, California, can be used for both personal and legal reasons. Common uses include the following.
Paternity Testing
This is a primary reason for DNA testing. Whether a mother is uncertain about the child's biological father, or a man is unsure if he is the biological father, DNA testing offers clarity and peace of mind.
Child Custody and Support
In cases where a child is born outside of marriage, establishing paternity is essential for determining custody rights and child support obligations. Courts often require DNA tests to confirm the biological father.
Changing a Birth Certificate
Sometimes, parents may voluntarily establish paternity without taking a DNA test and learn later on the legal father is not the biological father. DNA testing can prove mistaken paternity and be used to help correct the birth certificate.
Post-Mortem Testing
This type of testing is crucial for establishing familial connections with a deceased individual, particularly in inheritance cases.
How DNA Tests Are Analyzed
DNA samples are typically analyzed in certified laboratories, where technicians compare 21 genetic markers between specimens to determine a biological relationship. Sample types often include cheek swabs or hair follicles.
How Long Does It Take to Receive DNA Test Results?
The wait times to receive DNA test results in Yucaipa, CA, depend on what kind of sample was taken during DNA collection.
- Cheek swab tests: Results are generally available within a week of sample collection.
- Hair follicle tests: DNA test results using hair follicles may take more than one week.
Establishing Paternity in California
Parents from California have two options for establishing paternity if they are unmarried:
- They can sign a form called a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage and file it with the state (often done at the hospital once the baby is born) or
- They can go to court and let the judge determine paternity, which usually means the judge will order DNA tests to prove paternity. Parents can open a case to establish paternity or ask a local child support agency to start the case.
Last updated 12/13/2023
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