DNA Test - Clarksville, TN
Health Street provides DNA testing in Clarksville, Tennessee at 2 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (931) 218-7971 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 an appointment for a DNA test quickly and easily. The parties can come together or you can set up separate appointments. Grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing are also available. Legal DNA tests are done at our testing centers. Peace of mind DNA tests can be done at home by cheek swab, hair, or fingernails.
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DNA Test - Clarksville, Tennessee
Types of DNA Tests at our Clarksville, 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville TN
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Clarksville 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 Clarksville, plus many more locations throughout Tennessee and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Clarksville. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Clarksville , 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 Clarksville, TN performed by Health Street was in 2018.In fact, we have successfully completed 30 DNA tests at Clarksville 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 Clarksville that they need.
Clarksville, Tennessee - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
Michael K. Williamson, a fathers' rights attorney in Clarksville, explains that for fathers to have legal rights to the child, they must first become the child's legal father. "Men who were married to the child's mother at the time of the birth (and for the preceding nine months) are generally assumed to be the biological father and generally do not have to undergo the paternity establishment," he says. "In establishing paternity, you will be required to begin paying child support and providing for the child financially."
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Clarksville, TN
Establishing paternity means giving a child a legal father, and in Clarksville, TN, paternity is automatically established for married parents, and the husband is the child's legal father. However unmarried parents must establish paternity. If either parent has questions or doubts about who the biological father is, DNA testing is used to prove paternity before establishing paternity. DNA testing must be performed with a certified lab to be admissible in court. Once the parents receive positive test results, they can choose to sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity or establish paternity in court. Mothers and alleged fathers in Clarksville should not sign the voluntary form until they confirm paternity.
Importance of Establishing Paternity
Establishing paternity is important for both parents and the child. The mother and father should share parental responsibilities, including emotional, financial, and legal responsibilities. When the parents work together for the child's best interest, it has a positive influence on the child's sense of security, well-being, and future outlook. Having a legal father gives the child a sense of identity, access to potential hereditary medical conditions from both sides of the family, and financial benefits, such as veteran's benefits, social security, inheritance, life insurance, medical insurance, and child support.
Last updated 9/23/2022
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