DNA Test - El Monte, CA
Health Street provides DNA testing in El Monte, California at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (323) 765-1648 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 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 - El Monte, California
Types of DNA Tests at our El Monte, California 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 El Monte DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in El Monte CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our El Monte 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 El Monte, plus many more locations throughout California 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 El Monte, the state of El Monte, California, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from El Monte to neighborhoods everywhere.
El Monte, California - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in El Monte, California
There is no question about parentage if parents are married; the husband is automatically considered the legal father. However, if parents are not married, they must establish paternity. Otherwise, the father does not have the same responsibilities and rights as the mother. In El Monte, California, if parents have zero doubts about who the biological father is, they can voluntarily sign the Declaration of Parentage at the hospital when the baby is born.
If there are doubts about paternity, and either the mother or the alleged father is unsure about the birth father, parents often choose to go to court. The judge will usually order DNA testing of the alleged father and the child, proving paternity. Once paternity is established, the judge can establish child support, visitation hours, and custody.
El Monte, California: Challenging paternity
Sometimes, a man is told he is the child's father, but he does not agree or is unsure. He has every right to do a DNA test to determine paternity. A DNA test is usually done by a simple cheek swab of the alleged father and the child, and then the DNA specimens are examined for genetic markers that could indicate a relationship between the father and the child. It is important to note that at-home DNA tests are not usually admissible evidence in a court of law.
Sometimes, a man signs the declaration of paternity and realizes later that he is not the father, or he starts to have doubts. In that case, he will need to go to court, and the court will likely order DNA testing to determine if he is the biological father. However, family law is very complicated and the judge usually tries to make the best decision for the child. It is important to act quickly if there are doubts about paternity, and many people seek help from a family lawyer.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in El Monte, California
9350 Flair Drive Suite 102 El Monte, CA 91731Neighborhoods In and Around El Monte That We Serve
Additional Services
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: