DNA Test - Dyersburg, TN
Health Street provides DNA testing in Dyersburg, Tennessee at 2 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (731) 201-6975 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 - Dyersburg, Tennessee
Types of DNA Tests at our Dyersburg, Tennessee 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 Dyersburg DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Dyersburg TN
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg, plus many more locations throughout Tennessee 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Dyersburg as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Dyersburg.
Dyersburg, TN - DNA Testing
Importance of Establishing Paternity in Dyersburg, TN
Establishing paternity means giving your child a legal father, which is essential for the child, the mother, and the father. When the child has a legal father, both parents can share emotional and financial parental responsibilities, which benefits the child's well-being and gives them a sense of security. Establishing paternity benefits the child in many ways; it gives the child a sense of identity, allows the child access to medical information from both families, and allows the child access to benefits, like life and medical insurance, veterans' benefits, social security, inheritance, or other available benefits. The Department of Human Services and the Dyer County Child Support Office can assist parents with establishing paternity. The Child Support Office is located at 1911 Upper Finley Road in Dyersburg.
Establishing Paternity in Dyersburg, TN
If unmarried Dyersburg parents have a child, they must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. The easiest way to establish paternity in Dyersburg is by filing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (VAoP). Both parents must agree to sign the voluntary form for paternity to be established. Parents can sign the form at the hospital when the child is born or later at the Child Support Office. They can also submit it to the state Office of Vital Records, at P.O. Box 1360 in Dyersburg. If both parents cannot agree to file a VAoP, they can establish paternity in court, and the court may order a DNA test to prove paternity.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Dyersburg, TN
Either parent or the Dyer County Child Support Office can request a DNA test to prove the child's biological father. A certified laboratory must analyze the DNA test. Once the DNA test confirms that the man is the child's father, the parents can establish paternity voluntarily by filing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity or by a court order.
Last updated 8/4/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Dyersburg, Tennessee
1999 St John Avenue Dyersburg, TN 38024Some Dyersburg Neighborhoods That We Serve
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