DNA Test - Concord, NC
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Concord, North Carolina at 3 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (704) 228-9060 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 Concord 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 - Concord, North Carolina
Types of DNA Tests at our Concord, North Carolina 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 Concord DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Concord NC
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Concord 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 Concord, plus many more locations throughout North Carolina 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Concord, the state of Concord, North Carolina, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Concord, NC 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 Concord.
Concord, North Carolina - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Concord, NC
Unwed parents can establish paternity voluntarily or involuntarily. If there are zero doubts about paternity, they can sign the Affidavit of Parentage right after the baby is born. In Concord, North Carolina, parents can sign this document at the hospital, and the hospital staff can usually help them with the process. Filing these documents with Vital Records is necessary so both parents' names can be added to the child's birth certificate.
Sometimes, parents are unsure or disagree about paternity. In those cases, many parents choose to get the court involved. Establishing paternity through court often involves a DNA test. A simple cheek swab is collected from the alleged father and the child. Afterward, the laboratory tests the samples and sends the results to the court. If the results come back positive, the judge may consider them to establish child support, custody, or visitation hours.
DNA test helps reunite long-lost sisters from North Carolina
Lisa and Amanda were both adopted as children. Lisa was taken to the United States from England and now lives in North Carolina. She wanted to learn more about her medical history, and had been searching for her family her whole life. Lisa's godmother from England helped her search, and after Lisa took a DNA test, they found Lisa's nephew—Amanda's son.
Amanda's son immediately alerted his mother of the news, and the two sisters started to talk. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they could not meet in person for two years but finally spent Thanksgiving together in 2022. Lisa admitted she has always wished for a sister, and she created this image of her in her head. Now that she had finally found her, she was so much more than she could have ever dreamed. Both of them were overjoyed to finally see each other.
Last updated 1/18/2023
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