Belleville, IL 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 (618) 230-2498 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 Belleville, Illinois 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 Belleville 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 Belleville IL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Belleville 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 Belleville, plus many more locations
throughout Illinois and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Belleville. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Belleville, IL 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 Belleville as
well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
Belleville.
Belleville, IL - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
At Johnson, Johnson, & Nolan, Attorneys at Law in Belleville, said, "There are two reasons for asserting paternity: the unmarried mother of a child wants the father to share in the responsibilities of parenting, or the unmarried father wants to have a relationship with his child and to grant the child the benefits of having a father." The attorneys explained that unmarried parents must establish paternity to have custodial or visitation rights.
Establishing Paternity in Belleville, IL
In Belleville, unmarried parents must establish paternity for their child to have a legal father, even if they plan to marry or live together. The father cannot add his name to the child's birth certificate until paternity is legally established. Establishing paternity gives the child financial security and access to benefits, like life and health insurance, social security, inheritance, and veteran's benefits. Having a legal father also allows the child to access medical records from both sides of the family.
The easiest way to establish paternity in Belleville is by signing a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VAP). Parents can obtain a VAP at the hospital when the baby is born, the Belleville Region Child Support Office, the County Clerk's Office, or at a state Registrar's Office. If both parents cannot agree to sign the voluntary form, they can establish paternity by an Administrative Paternity Order through HFS' Child Support Services or an Order of Paternity entered in court.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Belleville, IL
In some cases, Belleville parents use DNA testing to determine the child's biological father before establishing paternity. The mother and the alleged father should use DNA testing if either one is uncertain about the child's father. DNA samples are taken from a cheek swab and analyzed in a certified laboratory.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Belleville, Illinois
