DNA Test – Fargo, ND

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Health Street provides DNA testing in Fargo, North Dakota at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (701) 380-5103 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 – Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo ND DNA Testing Locations

Types of DNA Tests at our Fargo, North Dakota 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:

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Grandparent DNA Test (if the father is not available for testing)
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Sibling DNA Test (possible brothers, sisters, or half-siblings)
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Avuncular DNA Test (aunt/uncle and niece/nephew)

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 Fargo 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 Fargo ND

Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Fargo 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 Fargo, plus many more locations throughout North Dakota and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Fargo. We’ll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Fargo , ND 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

Over a Decade of Experience

Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010.  We have helped thousands of people from Fargo to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.

Dedication to Excellence

Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Fargo that they need. 

Fargo, North Dakota – DNA Testing

Establishing paternity in Fargo, ND

Establishing paternity means legally determining the child’s biological father and giving him the same responsibilities and rights as the mother. There are numerous ways to establish paternity in North Dakota:

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Presumed paternity – if parents are married or divorced but the baby is born a maximum of 300 days after they terminated the marriage, the husband is the legal father
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Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgment (VPA) – if parents are not married, but they have zero doubts about paternity, they can sign this form and the father’s name will be on the child’s birth certificate
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DNA test – sometimes, the mother or the alleged father is unsure about who the biological father is, so they can do a DNA test to prove it. However, further action is necessary to establish paternity fully, and that can be either VPA or a court order
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Court Adjudication – when parents do not cooperate or are unsure about paternity, they can go to court, and the judge will establish paternity. A court order often involves DNA testing of the alleged father and the baby as well to prove paternity

Fargo, North Dakota: Benefits of establishing paternity

There are numerous reasons why parents choose to establish paternity, and these are some of the main benefits the child will gain after having both parents legally:

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The child can bond with both parents and even the extended family of their father
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The child can gain a greater sense of identity and a sense of a family
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It allows access to family medical access records which can help discover any genetic predispositions for different diseases
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The child will have both parents on their birth certificate
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The child will be covered under the father’s health insurance plan
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The child will receive financial support from both parents
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The child will receive social security or veteran’s rights and pension rights, if applicable
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The child will be able to inherit from both parents

Last updated 10/19/2022

Neighborhoods in Fargo Served by our Clinics

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Anderson Park
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Lincoln
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Lewis & Clark
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Centennial
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River Drive
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Horace Mann
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West Gate
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Bennett
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Roosevelt
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Edgewood
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South High

Additional Services

We also offer other services, such as:

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North Dakota Background Check for Fargo, ND businesses

Citations

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Paternity. North Dakota Court System – Paternity. (n.d.). Retrieved October 19, 2022, from https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/paternity
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Establish paternity. Child Support, North Dakota. (n.d.). Retrieved October 19, 2022, from https://www.childsupport.dhs.nd.gov/services/establish-paternity