Anchorage, AK is home to Health Street, where you can come to get a DNA test or paternity test. We work with multiple parties or individuals, so you can sign up for yourself or another person. Choose from our wide selection of DNA tests. Once you have picked a test, simply select a clinic, and register online.
Our 2 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (907) 313-2282 or register on our website. The authorization barcode will be sent right away to you or the person that you are testing; then, just come right in. The test can be used in court for child support or to change a birth certificate, or for simple peace of mind.
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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:
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.
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 Anchorage DNA testing technicians are trained to follow guidelines that ensure that the results can be used for legal purposes.
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Anchorage 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 Anchorage, plus many more locations throughout Alaska and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Anchorage. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Anchorage, AK 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.
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. The first DNA test we performed in Anchorage, AK was in 2018.Since then, we have done 31 DNA tests at our Anchorage facilities.
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Anchorage.
Establishing paternity in Anchorage, AK is a legal process that benefits both parents, but more importantly, the parents' child as well. When an unmarried couple does not establish paternity, the father cannot be granted legal parental rights over his child. With no legally declared father, neither parent will be able to request child support services for the child.
Likewise, establishing legal paternity in the state of Alaska provides the child with various benefits that can support his or her well-being. Outside of the parent receiving child support payments, the child can also acquire benefits from both parents, including health insurance, social security, military, and inheritance benefits when available.
Parents have two methods of establishing legal paternity in the state of Alaska—either filing an Affidavit of Paternity or by court order. An Affidavit of Paternity form is used when both parents agree to establish paternity. It must be filed with the Alaska Department of Health Analytics and Vital Records. If there is any uncertainty in a child's paternity prior to filing the form, use DNA testing services to first confirm who the father is.
When either parent refuses to establish legal paternity in Anchorage, one must file a court order. The court will often request the use of DNA paternity testing to confirm the identity of the child's biological father prior to establishing paternity. If the biological father is identified, paternity will then be established and the father will be granted legal rights over the child.
Following a court-ordered paternity establishment, two parents may additionally request the help of the Alaska Family Court System to establish a child custody agreement. According to Anchorage Family Law Attorney Bradly Carlson, Alaska law presumes that children should have equal access to both parents. To create a custody agreement that works in the best interest of the child, the judge will assess a variety of factors from both parental parties, including living conditions and previous criminal history, to construct an agreement that works best for the child.
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: