Chesapeake, VA 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 3 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (757) 255-8177 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 Chesapeake, Virginia 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake VA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, plus many more locations
throughout Virginia and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Chesapeake. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake, the state of Chesapeake, Virginia, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that
Health Street provided in Chesapeake, VA was in 2018.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to understand the
DNA testing needs of our clients. We strive to provide the most accurate,
fast, and conclusive paternity tests in Chesapeake.
Chesapeake, Virginia - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Chesapeake, VA
Unmarried couples must establish paternity if they want to have the same legal rights and responsibilities toward the child. There are three ways to establish paternity in Virginia. First, a child support case can be opened through the DCSE (Division of Child Support Enforcement). Once the application is completed, a DNA test is usually performed to determine the biological father.
Paternity can also be established by filing a petition to the area's Juvenile and Domestic Relation District Court. The judge can establish paternity after DNA testing is completed.
The third option for establishing paternity is signing an AOP (Acknowledgment of Paternity). This can easily and quickly be done in the hospital when the baby is born.
A DNA test reunites mother and daughter after 67 years
Nancy from Virginia got pregnant when she was a teenager. She was not married. Her father forced her to give her daughter up for adoption as soon as she was born. After she gave birth, she could not even name her daughter, so she knew nothing about her. She said they only let you hold the baby for a few minutes, a maximum of half an hour, and that's it. She had just a few moments with her newborn before she had to leave her behind.
Susan, Nancy's daughter, lived her whole life in Indianapolis with her adoptive family and always wondered who her birth mother was. After years, Susan did a DNA test and connected to Nancy's son. They started to talk, and she discovered she had seven siblings, and was invited to her mother's 88 birthday party as well.
Now they are trying to get to know each other, but they both say nothing can give them back the 67 years they have lost. Susan is happy she discovered her family and has many siblings she can talk to!
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Chesapeake, Virginia
