DNA Test - Chattanooga, TN
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Chattanooga, Tennessee at 5 testing laboratories. Call (423) 205-0976 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 a 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 - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Types of DNA Tests at our Chattanooga, Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga TN
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, plus many more locations throughout Tennessee and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Chattanooga. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Chattanooga , TN 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
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. The first DNA test in Chattanooga, TN performed by Health Street was in 2018.In fact, we have successfully completed 28 DNA tests at Chattanooga testing centers since then.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Chattanooga that they need.
Chattanooga, Tennessee - DNA Testing
Chattanooga-Area Family Goes Viral After DNA Reunites Siblings
When Kila Carr took a DNA test in 2020, she never expected to find a half-sister who lived in Ooltewah, just a 20-minute drive from Chattanooga. At first, Dixie White ignored the message Carr sent her, but when she saw a second message that said, "Hey! I'm your sister," she couldn't help but respond. When she eventually answered, Carr learned that she had found not just one sibling, but five.
The family shared their story on TikTok and it quickly went viral. Before then, Carr says she had 77 followers and really just wanted to get to 100. Today, she has almost 250,000 followers, with people tuning in to learn more about DNA testing, hear about their reunion, and "feel like they belong."
Establishing Paternity in Tennessee
In the state of Tennessee, when a married couple gives birth to a child, paternity is established automatically. However, according to Chattanooga-based Ken Lawson Law, unmarried couples must take steps to establish legal paternity for their child. This can be done in two ways:
Signing a VOP allows the father's name to be added to the child's birth certificate and the child can also take the father's last name, if the parents choose. When a petition is filed with the courts, a DNA test will be required to prove biological paternity. If the test results come back positive, the courts will issue an order of parentage.
Handling Paternity Disputes in Chattanooga
According to paternity attorneys at the Chattanooga-based Law Offices of Fisher Wise, a child's mother or father, the child themselves, or the Tennessee Department of Human Services can file a petition to establish parentage up until the child reaches the age of 21. If a man believes he is not the father of a child or is unsure, he can petition the courts and request a DNA test. Doing so can help him avoid potentially being ordered to pay child support for another man's child.
Last updated 9/1/2022
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Chattanooga, Tennessee
2204 Encompass Drive Suite 180 Chattanooga, TN 37421Neighborhoods In and Around Chattanooga That We Serve
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