DNA Test - Grand Prairie, TX
Health Street provides DNA testing in Grand Prairie, Texas at 5 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (972) 366-7709 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 - Grand Prairie, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Grand Prairie, Texas 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 Grand Prairie DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Grand Prairie TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, plus many more locations throughout Texas 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 Grand Prairie, the state of Grand Prairie, Texas, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Grand Prairie to neighborhoods everywhere.
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 Grand Prairie.
Grand Prairie, Texas - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Grand Prairie, TX
Establishing paternity means giving a child a legal father. In Grand Prairie, paternity must be established if the parents are not married when the child is born. If the parents agree on the biological father, they can sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity form, a legal, voluntary form stating the child's father. If the parents cannot agree to sign the form, paternity can be established involuntarily by going to court. If either parent is uncertain about the child's biological father or denies that the man is the father, the court will order DNA testing to prove paternity.
Establishing paternity gives children a relationship with both parents, benefits that include medical insurance, life insurance, and social security, and allows children access to medical information from both sides of the family. The parents benefit from establishing paternity by sharing the costs and responsibilities of parenthood.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Grand Prairie, TX
In Grand Prairie, when a mother and alleged father cannot agree on the child's biological father, or they want to confirm who the father is, the Office of the Attorney General will file a petition asking the court to determine paternity. The court will likely order DNA testing. DNA testing requires a cheek swab from the mother, child, and alleged father, either in court, at a certified clinic, or at the local Child Support Office located in Arlington. When the DNA test confirms paternity, the paternity order can be finalized.
Experts Say...
Len Conner & Associates, family law attorneys serving Grand Prairie, explain why it's important to establish paternity. "Establishing paternity can be essential to protecting your rights, whether you're the father or mother of the child," the law firm states. "As the mother, a paternity determination can make you eligible for child support. As the father, you may be able to make a claim for access or visitation with your minor child."
Last updated 9/1/2022
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Grand Prairie, Texas
2045 N State Highway 360 Ste 100b Grand Prairie, TX 75050Neighborhoods in Grand Prairie Served by our Clinics
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