DNA Test - Bayamon, PR
Bayamon, PR 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 (888) 715-8030 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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DNA Test Options - Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Types of DNA Tests at our Bayamon, Puerto Rico 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 Bayamon 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 Bayamon PR
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Bayamon 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 Bayamon, plus many more locations throughout Puerto Rico and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Bayamon. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Bayamon, PR 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 Bayamon as well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Bayamon.
DNA Testing in Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Is Establishing Paternity in Puerto Rico Important?
The answer to this question is yes! According to Bayamon attorneys at Zorrilla & Silvestrini, when a child is born out of wedlock, the mother has sole custody. This means that the father has no say in how the child is raised. If the father wants visitation with or custody of the child or the mother wants financial child support, paternity must be established first.
It's also important to note that a man is not considered a child's legal father until paternity is established — even if the child is living with the putative (alleged) father.
How to Establish Paternity in Puerto Rico
When a child is born to married parents, paternity is presumed and no action is necessary. For children born to unmarried parents, there are several ways to establish paternity in Puerto Rico. This includes:
Challenging the Presumption of Paternity in Puerto Rico
Under Puerto Rico law, if a mother or father wants to challenge the presumption of paternity, they should do so within six months of learning that there's an issue. If the legal father or mother voluntarily registers the child's parentage with the Office of Vital Statistics even after learning that there was a discrepancy, they no longer have grounds to challenge the child's paternity. If the child is already registered in the Vital Statistics Registry, either parent has one year from the date it is filed to challenge it.
In either case, if the child is a minor when the challenge is filed, the courts will put the interests of the child first when issuing a ruling — regardless of the child's biological paternity.
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