DNA Test - Georgetown, TX
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Georgetown, Texas at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (512) 675-2927 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 your Georgetown DNA test appointment online. Our legal DNA test results can be used in court for matters such as: child support, birth certificates, and custody cases. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We also offer home DNA test kits for peace of mind. DNA can be tested from hair, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Georgetown, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Georgetown, 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Georgetown 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 Georgetown, plus many more locations throughout Texas and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Georgetown. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Georgetown , 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.
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Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Georgetown as well as communities all across the nation.
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Georgetown, TX - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Georgetown, TX
When a Georgetown child is born to two unmarried parents, the biological mother and father will both need to properly establish paternity in the state of Texas for the father to gain paternal rights and responsibilities. Furthermore, paternity establishment will be necessary if either parent wishes to seek monthly child support assistance payments from the other.
The easiest way to establish paternity in Georgetown is by completing an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP). This form is completely voluntary and must be signed and submitted by both parents at the hospital or at a later date through a Williamson County AOP-certified entity. Due to the legally binding nature of a paternity establishment between a child and their father, be sure to first seek DNA testing prior to signing the form if there is any doubt in the given paternity claim.
Paternity Laws and Regulations in Georgetown, TX
In cases of mistaken paternity, a Georgetown parent may learn later on down the line that the previously presumed father of their child is actually not the child's biological father. Regardless of the recent discovery, the legally designated father will still be held responsible for the child until the legal paternity establishment has been rescinded.
Under the Texas legislature, the Williamstown County Family Court is allowed to terminate a parent-child relationship alongside any child support obligations in circumstances of mistaken paternity. After filing a petition to terminate the legal relationship, the incorrect father will need to provide proof of DNA testing in court to verify that he is indeed not the biological father.
Paternity Programs in Georgetown, TX
Texas is one of many states that offer a paternity registry program. While registering with this program does not establish legal paternity, it declares the intent to claim paternity for men who believe they have fathered a child but have not been listed on the child's birth certificate or have no connection with the mother. In the event of legal action, such as an adoption hearing for the child, the registered individual will receive notice to potentially make an effort to assume responsibility for the child and gain parental rights.
Last updated 4/12/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Georgetown, Texas
4506 Williams Drive Ste 120 Georgetown, TX 78633Neighborhoods Served in Georgetown
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