Antioch, CA 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 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (925) 248-3312 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.
Types of DNA Tests at our Antioch, 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 Antioch 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 Antioch CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Antioch 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 Antioch, plus many more locations
throughout California and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Antioch. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Antioch, 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
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since
2010. We have helped thousands of people from Antioch to
communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide
compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing
in Antioch that they need.
Antioch, California - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Antioch, California
If parents are not married when a child is born, California law usually assumes the child has no legal father. Therefore, it is necessary to establish paternity. In Antioch, California, parents can establish paternity by signing the Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDP) or going to court. When parents agree about the identity of the biological father, they often sign a VDP after the baby is born at the hospital. The hospital staff can help them with the process.
Sometimes, parents disagree about paternity, do not communicate with each other, or are unsure about who the biological father is. Antioch parents often go to court to establish paternity in these situations. When they go to court, the judge will likely ask the alleged father and the child to undergo a DNA test. If DNA testing proves a father-child relationship between them, the judge can consider this evidence while establishing paternity. However, it is important to note that each paternity case is unique, and the judge may not always decide that the biological father should be the legal father.
After paternity is established, parents may also have the court establish visitation hours, custody, or child support.
Antioch, California: Disputing parentage
When a man is told he is the biological father of a child, but he disagrees, he can dispute parentage and opt for DNA testing. DNA is inherited from both parents, so if he and the child take a DNA test, it can easily prove whether he is the biological father. However, if the paternity has already been established, for example, by signing the Voluntary Declaration of Parentage or the court order, challenging it may be much more complex. Since each case is different, many parents choose to contact a family law facilitator in this situation.
Also note that if a DNA test is taken at home, it may not be accepted by the court, and a legal DNA test will usually need to be ordered instead.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Antioch, California
