DNA Test - Boynton Beach, FL
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Boynton Beach, Florida at 7 testing laboratories. Call (561) 264-1821 or schedule online. We offer legal paternity tests, sibling studies, grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing to determine if people are biologically related.
Set up DNA testing appointments online. Test results can be used in court for child support or to change a birth certificate; it can also be used for simple peace of mind. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We can also extract DNA samples from hair follicles, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Boynton Beach, Florida
Types of DNA Tests at our Boynton Beach, Florida 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 Boynton Beach 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 Boynton Beach FL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Boynton Beach 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 Boynton Beach, plus many more locations throughout Florida and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Boynton Beach. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Boynton Beach, FL 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Boynton Beach, the state of Boynton Beach, Florida, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Boynton Beach, FL was in 2019.
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Methods of Establishing Paternity in Boynton Beach, FL
Under Florida law, when two Boynton Beach parents are unmarried at the time of their child's birth, only the mother can be viewed as a legal guardian until paternity is established. Establishing paternity is used to legally declare a child's biological father and grant him paternal rights and responsibilities. The simplest way to establish paternity is through the completion of a Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgment after the child's birth.
If either parent is unwilling to establish paternity via the voluntary method, then they must do so through Palm Beach County Family Court. A court order paternity establishment typically includes the use of DNA paternity testing services to accurately determine the biological father. Once the father is determined, paternity can be established along with any accompanying child support order or custody agreements.
Paternity Laws and Regulations in Boynton Beach, FL
In the event DNA testing was not used to properly establish paternity and a parent later learns the legal father is not the biological one, Florida paternity law places limits on when and how they can rescind a paternity establishment. According to Florida Statute 742.10, a parent can request to have a paternity establishment removed up until 60 days after its filing. After this 60-day period, the establishment can only be challenged in court on the basis of fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact.
Paternity Programs in Boynton Beach, FL
The state of Florida offers the Putative Father Registry program as a way to protect unmarried fathers' legal paternal rights. If a Boynton Beach man believes he has fathered a child, he should register with the Florida Putative Father registry as soon as possible.
While this is not a method of establishing paternity, the unmarried biological father will be given notice if any legal action to adopt the child has been filed. If an individual is notified of such legal proceedings, he may have the ability to establish paternity and seek custodial rights of the child depending on the court's decision.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Boynton Beach, Florida
11135 S Jog Road Suite 4 Boynton Beach, FL 33437Neighborhoods in Boynton Beach Served by our Clinics
Additional Services
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: