DNA Test - Dulles, VA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Dulles, Virginia at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (571) 292-3514 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.
Shedule 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 - Dulles, Virginia
Types of DNA Tests at our Dulles, 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 Dulles 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 Dulles VA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Dulles 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 Dulles, plus many more locations throughout Virginia and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Dulles. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Dulles , 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 Dulles, the state of Dulles, Virginia, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Dulles, 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 Dulles.
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Experts Say...
Olmstead & Olmstead, P.C. in Virginia explained an unwed father's rights, "When a child is born to an unwed mother, the father has no legal rights initially," the law firm stated. "Without being married to the child's mother, there is no automatic presumption under the law as to who the father is. For unmarried fathers to establish parentage, the father must voluntarily declare his paternity in writing, and if it is disputed, prove he is the father through a DNA test."
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Dulles, VA
If two unwed parents agree to establish paternity by signing an Acknowledgement of Paternity, they avoid going to court. However, in Dulles, VA, if there's a dispute between the mother and alleged father, paternity may be established in court. A petition to establish paternity may be initiated by the state of Virginia the mother, the alleged father, or by the child. If one parent denies paternity, DNA testing will be used to prove paternity. DNA samples are taken from the mother, alleged father, and child. Once DNA testing proves paternity, child support, custody, and visitation orders can be ordered.
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