DNA Test - Fort Worth, TX
Health Street provides DNA testing in Fort Worth, Texas at 22 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (817) 587-9083 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 - Fort Worth, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Fort Worth, Texas 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, plus many more locations throughout Texas and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Fort Worth. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Fort Worth , TX 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 Fort Worth, the state of Fort Worth, Texas, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Fort Worth, TX was in 2019.
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 Fort Worth.
Fort Worth, Texas - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Fort Worth, TX
Biological parents who are not married but want to establish paternity can voluntarily sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP), a legal document allowing couples who are not married to establish legal paternity. If you decide you want to complete and file an AOP, parents must coordinate with AOP-certified entities that the Office of the Attorney General has trained. If you need assistance, you can call the AOP Hotline or submit a request online.
If the parties are not in agreement regarding paternity, a DNA test may be required through a court order. DNA tests are usually performed by a simple cheek swab of the father and the child.
Benefits of establishing paternity in Fort Worth, Texas
Recently, a new leave policy was approved in Fort Worth, Texas. The policy offers six weeks of paid leave for maternity or paternity leave, including for adoptions and placements of children in homes. Only parents who have established paternity are eligible for this benefit.
Other benefits for eligible parents can include child support, cash medical support, or health coverage. Additionally, if a man wants to visit his child or obtain custody of a child, paternity often must be established first. For the child, benefits can include access to his or her father's medical history and possible inheritance.
Fort Worth, TX: Challenging paternity
If the mother is unsure who the father is, or the father does not believe he is the biological father, they can do a DNA test. Paternity DNA testing is a simple method of identifying the birth dad and establishing paternity. The court usually orders the DNA test, and once the court gets the results the judge will establish paternity.
If a man believes himself to be the father, but somebody else has already signed the AOP form, then he can file a paternity suit and ask a court to identify him as the child's legal father.
Last updated 6/23/2022
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Fort Worth, Texas
1106 Alston Avenue Suite 250 Fort Worth, TX 76104Neighborhoods In and Around Fort Worth That We Serve
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