DNA Test - Deerfield Beach, FL

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Deerfield Beach, FL 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 2 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (954) 283-7844 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.

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DNA Test Options - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Deerfield Beach FL DNA Testing Locations

Types of DNA Tests at our Deerfield Beach, Florida 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 Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach FL

Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach, plus many more locations throughout Florida and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Deerfield Beach. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Deerfield Beach, FL 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 Deerfield Beach, the state of Deerfield Beach, Florida, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Deerfield Beach to neighborhoods everywhere.

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 Deerfield Beach.

Deerfield Beach, Florida - DNA Testing

Experts Say...

John Buchmiller & Associates, father's rights attorneys that serve Deerfield Beach, FL, explains that unmarried mothers in Florida have complete legal rights of a child unless the biological father becomes the child's legal father. "A healthy, loving relationship with your child improves the quality of life for both the parent and the child," the law firm says. "However, if you are an unmarried father or not currently living with the mother of your child, you may face legal obstacles to forming the relationship you desire with your children." The law firm explains that either parent can begin paternity proceedings and that paternity can either be established voluntarily or by going to court.

Establishing Paternity in Deerfield Beach, FL

Establishing paternity gives a child a legal father, which provides several benefits to the child and both parents. Having a legal father allows the child to access medical information from both sides of the family, gain a sense of identity, and obtain health and life insurance from both parents, in addition to other benefits like social security, veterans' benefits, or inheritance. It also allows the mother to receive child support and the father to have his name added to the birth certificate. In addition, both parents can have relationships with the child.

In Deerfield Beach, unmarried parents can establish paternity by legitimation, voluntarily, or by going to court. Legitimation happens when two unmarried parents get married and establish paternity while applying for their marriage license. If parents agree to establish paternity voluntarily, they can sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity form at the hospital when the child is born. If the parents cannot agree to establish paternity in these two ways, it can be established with a legal order and genetic testing.

Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Deerfield Beach, FL

Paternity can be established in court by a judge or by the Child Support Program in a final order. Both situations may require DNA testing to prove that the alleged father is the child's legal father. DNA test samples are taken from the child, mother, and alleged father. If the DNA test proves the man is the father, the parents can establish paternity and avoid going to court.

Neighborhoods in Deerfield Beach Served by our Clinics

Boca
Century Village
Coral Point North
Durham Condo
Fairway
Harwood C
Independence Bay
Markham O
Newport
Oakridge
Pine Tree
The Lakes
Waterford

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