DNA Test - Castro Valley, CA
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Castro Valley, California at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (831) 296-3300 or schedule online. 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 Castro Valley 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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DNA Test - Castro Valley, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Castro Valley, California clinics:
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. Our DNA testing services can confirm or deny biological relationships between grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews:
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 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.
Legal DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
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 Castro Valley DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Castro Valley CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley, plus many more locations throughout California 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.
Why Health Street
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. We have helped thousands of people from Castro Valley to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Castro Valley that they need.
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Establishing paternity in Castro Valley, CA
When it comes to establishing paternity in Castro Valley, California, unmarried parents have two primary options. The first option is to sign the Voluntary Declaration of Parentage shortly after the child is born at the hospital. The hospital staff can provide assistance in navigating this process. By signing this legally binding document, the alleged father becomes the child's legal father. His name can be included on the birth certificate, and he can exercise his rights to custody or visitation hours.
The second option for establishing paternity is to go to court. Many parents choose this route when they face conflicts or have doubts about paternity. In court proceedings, the judge often orders a DNA test to be conducted, which is a quick and reliable method of determining biological parentage. The DNA test, typically performed through a non-invasive cheek swab, provides evidence to establish or refute paternity.
For individuals in Castro Valley, California, seeking to establish paternity or confirm a biological relationship, Health Street offers DNA and paternity testing services. Our tests are non-invasive and reliable, ensuring accurate results within a reasonable timeframe.
Castro Valley, California: Benefits of establishing paternity
The parents and the child benefit when paternity is established. The mother and father can share the rights and responsibilities of raising a child, such as financial and emotional support or making important decisions regarding their health, education, and upbringing.
The child can also have a better opportunity to know both of their parents.
The child can also gain other benefits, such as:
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