DNA Testing in El Cajon, California
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in El Cajon, California at a centrally located testing laboratory. Call (619) 369-4464 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 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 Testing El Cajon CA
Types of DNA Tests at our El Cajon CA clinics:
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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our El Cajon 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 El Cajon, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in El Cajon. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in El Cajon , CA 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. The first DNA test we performed in El Cajon, CA was in 2018.
Commitment to Community
We are very proud of our commitment to the DNA testing needs of the families of El Cajon, California.El Cajon, California - DNA Testing
Paternity Programs in El Cajon, CA
When two unmarried El Cajon parents have a child, both parents will need to establish paternity for the biological father to gain parental responsibilities and rights over his child. Fortunately, this process is made easy through the San Diego County Paternity Opportunity Program (POP), where parents can establish paternity free of charge.
To establish paternity, the program asks the two El Cajon parents to complete a Voluntary Declaration of Paternity, which is used to declare and identify the child's biological father. However, it's important to remember that this process is legally binding, and a parent should confirm the assumed paternity is 100% accurate first. Confirmation can be completed through DNA paternity testing services.
Dealing with a Difficult Paternity Establishment in El Cajon, CA
While San Diego County's POP is a simple and easy way to establish paternity, it is a voluntary process, and a parent does have the ability to refuse to sign the appropriate paperwork. In the event that a parent refuses to sign a paternity acknowledgment out of disbelief in a child's paternity, it's highly recommended that the parent seeks the assistance of the San Diego County Family Court.
Submitting a petition to establish paternity allows the state of California to mandate that the opposing parent appears in court to complete the necessary steps to establish paternity. This process will typically require the completion of DNA testing to identify the child's biological father. If properly identified, the courts can then establish paternity as well as child custody and support agreements if necessary.
Disputing Paternity in El Cajon, CA
In certain paternity cases, two El Cajon parents may be quick to establish paternity without the use of DNA paternity testing, just to learn that the presumed father is actually not the biological one at a later date. This realization can be frustrating, especially if monthly child support arrangements have already been made, and it can be even more difficult in court to remove them.
Signifying the importance of DNA paternity testing, an El Cajon Parent has only up to 60 days following a paternity establishment to dispute parentage under California law. After this 60-day mark, the individual will be required to seek legal assistance and demonstrate to the San Diego County Courts proof of incorrect paternity.
Last updated 11/22/2022
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