Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Auburn, Alabama at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (334) 600-2321 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 Auburn 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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Paternity Testing can conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Relationship testing for other close family relationships can be performed at our testing centers:
The type of DNA test you order depends on your needs. For example:
The easiest and most reliable way to obtain a DNA sample for paternity testing is to swab the inner cheeks of the alleged father and child or children. 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 ordering one of our testing kits online and shipping the specimens back to us.
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible lab testing service performed at an AABB accredited laboratory. 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. A legal paternity DNA test will hold up in court for such matters as child support or to change the name on a birth certificate. This test must be performed using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Auburn DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Auburn 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. Please call our customer service team to help you book your appointment over the phone, or set up your appointment easily online.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Auburn, plus many more locations throughout Alabama and across the United States. During registration, we'll show you the nearest locations for DNA testing so you can choose the site that's most convenient. You'll also pick the times and days that you prefer.
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Auburn, the state of Auburn, Alabama, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Auburn, AL was in 2018.
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 Auburn.
In Auburn, Alabama, when a child is born to a married couple, the law presumes the husband to be the legal parent, eliminating the immediate need to establish paternity. Similarly, if a child is born within 300 days following the parents' divorce, the ex-husband is recognized as the legal father. For children born to parents who aren't married, establishing paternity becomes crucial.
The process of confirming paternity in Auburn can be either voluntary or court-ordered. When the paternity isn't in dispute, parents often choose to sign the Acknowledgment of Paternity. However, in situations where there's uncertainty—perhaps because the parents weren't exclusively together during conception or aren't in a committed relationship—the matter may need to be resolved in court. In these instances, DNA tests are commonly employed. The Alabama judicial system mandates the formal establishment of paternity if a DNA test confirms a biological link between the father and the child.
Establishing paternity can have benefits for everyone involved. Without it, a father has no legal standing to request custody or visitation. The mother cannot legally seek child support from him. Beyond these direct legal rights, the child may miss out on advantages that come from knowing both parents. These benefits can include:
Research has shown the importance of children having healthy relationships with both parents. This can not only strengthen their financial foundation but can also foster a better emotional bond. Studies indicate that children who maintain relationships with both parents often achieve more in life, complete their education, and secure stable employment.
Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLP is a family law firm located in Auburn, AL. They explain establishing paternity by saying, "Before a father can have any legal rights as they pertain to his child, including the right to seek visitation or custody with a child, he must establish paternity. Paternity can be established by signing a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity at the time of the child's birth, or by genetic testing."
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: