DNA Test – Columbus, OH
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Columbus, Ohio at 19 testing laboratories. Call (614) 363-2173 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 – Columbus, Ohio
Types of DNA Tests at our Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus 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 Columbus OH
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Columbus 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 Columbus, plus many more locations throughout Ohio and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Columbus. We’ll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Columbus , OH 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 Columbus, the state of Columbus, Ohio, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Columbus, OH 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 Columbus.
The DNA Statistics of Columbus
Columbus, Ohio has one of the highest rates of single parent households in the United States. 35 percent of the homes in Columbus where minor children reside have only one parent. Health Street conducted a DNA Survey to learn more about people’s beliefs and feelings about DNA testing. Through this research, it was found that around 41 percent of all of DNA tests in this area were to determine the paternity of a child.
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Custody Laws in Columbus
In the state of Ohio, if a mother of a child is unmarried, she automatically is granted full custody. However, once paternity is established through such means as a court admissible paternity test, the father can petition for visitation rights and even custodial rights. An alternative means of establishing paternity is by completing an “acknowledgment of paternity” affidavit. If the mother also signs, it may be recognized by the courts as a voluntary acknowledgment of the biological father. However, if another man contests it, DNA tests are essential to prove which alleged father is actually related. As time goes on, however, once a man begins raising a child and becomes known to him or her as their dad, it becomes far more difficult for another man to step in and claim paternal rights, even if it turns out that he is the biological father.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Columbus, Ohio
Neighborhoods in Columbus Served by our Clinics
Additional Services
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