DNA Testing in Brick, NJ

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Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Brick, New Jersey at 4 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (732) 451-4246 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 Brick 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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Brick NJ DNA Testing Locations

Types of DNA Tests at our Brick, New Jersey 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:

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Grandparent DNA Test (if the father is not available for testing)
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Sibling DNA Test (possible brothers, sisters, or half-siblings)
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Avuncular DNA Test (aunt/uncle and niece/nephew)

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 Brick 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 Brick NJ

Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Brick 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 Brick, plus many more locations throughout New Jersey and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Brick. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Brick , NJ 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 Brick as well as communities all across the nation.

Dedicated to Excellence

We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Brick. 

Brick, New Jersey - DNA Testing

Experts Say...

Bronzino Law Firm, serving Brick, NJ, explains that paternity must be established for fathers and mothers to have parenting rights. According to the law firm, "Believing or even knowing that someone is the father of a child does not entitle a man to the legal rights and responsibilities of a father. Legal paternity must first be established in order to be granted rights as a father." The law firm continues, "Pursuant to New Jersey state law, both mothers and fathers share equal legal rights as parents." "The firm explains that this is true for issues like custody and child support. "However, unlike mothers who are listed on the child's birth certificate by default, fathers must be granted legal paternity to enjoy these legal rights and responsibilities." There are several different methods that can be used to achieve this.

Establishing Paternity in Brick, NJ

Paternity means fatherhood, and unmarried parents in Brick, NJ must establish paternity for a biological father to become the child's legal father. Establishing paternity is also the only way a Brick father can have his name added to the birth certificate. Paternity also provides many benefits for the child, like developing emotional bonds with both parents, financial support, and other available benefits. The easiest way Brick parents can establish paternity is by submitting a Certificate of Parentage form at the hospital when a child is born. If parents cannot agree to sign the voluntary form, they can establish paternity in court.

Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Brick, NJ

If either parent questions paternity or the alleged father has doubts about being the child's biological father, he can request DNA testing to prove paternity. Fathers who doubt their paternity should not sign a Certificate of Parentage before taking a DNA test. Once paternity is established, the father's name will be added to the birth certificate and he obtains legal parental rights.

Last updated 3/2/2023

Neighborhoods Served in Brick

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Adamston / West Mantoloking
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Arrowhead Village
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Baywood / Mandalay
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Breton Woods / Cedar Bridge
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Brick East
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Brick North
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Lake Riviera
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Laurelton
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Park Ave/Lakewood Ave
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Town Center

Additional Services

Health Street offers a variety of other services, including:

Citations

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"Paternity." Bronzino Law Firm, LLC, https://www.bronzinolaw.com/family-law/paternity/
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"Certificate of Parentage." State of New Jersey, https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/documents/registrar_certificate_of_parentage.pdf
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"Paternity Opportunity Program." New Jersey Department of Human Services, https://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/documents/factsheet/birth/pop_flyer_english.pdf
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"Brick, NJ Real Estate & Demographic Data." Neighborhood Scout, https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nj/brick
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Ryan, Matt. "Brick's Safest Neighborhoods." 943 The Point, 27 December 2016, https://943thepoint.com/brick-nj-safest-neighborhoods-2016/