DNA Test - Granite City, IL
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Granite City, Illinois at 2 testing laboratories. Call (618) 230-2515 or schedule online. We offer legal paternity tests, sibling studies, grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing to determine if people are biologically related.
Set up DNA testing appointments online. Test results can be used in court for child support or to change a birth a certificate; it can also be used for simple peace of mind. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We can also extract DNA samples from hair follicles, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Granite City, Illinois
Types of DNA Tests at our Granite City, Illinois 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 Granite City 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 Granite City IL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Granite City 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 Granite City, plus many more locations throughout Illinois and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Granite City. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Granite City , IL 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 Granite City, the state of Granite City, Illinois, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Granite City 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 Granite City.
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Benefits of Establishing Paternity in Granite City, IL
Establishing paternity benefits the mother, the father, and the child. Paternity, which means giving the child a legal father, allows both parents to develop emotional relationships with the child. Paternity allows for the father's name to be added to the birth certificate and allows the mother to receive financial help with raising the child. Paternity especially benefits the child by granting the child access to benefits, like social security, inheritance, life insurance, veteran's benefits, health insurance, and other available benefits the parents have to offer. It also allows the child to access medical information from both sides of the family. Granite City parents can find more information on child support and custody issues by contacting the Child Support Customer Call Center.
Establishing Paternity in Granite City, IL
When married parents have a child or was married within 300 days of the child's birth, the husband becomes the child's legal father. But in Granite City, unmarried parents must establish paternity before the biological father becomes the legal father. A man's name cannot be listed on the birth certificate until paternity is established. To establish paternity in Granite City, parents can sign a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity at the hospital when the child is born or at a later date. Parents can sign the form at the local Child Support Office, located at 1925 Madison Avenue in Granite City. If parents cannot agree to sign the voluntary form, they will establish paternity in court, either with an Administrative Paternity Order entered by HFS' Child Support Services or by an Order of Paternity.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Granite City, IL
Parents who question paternity should not sign a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity until they take a DNA test first to prove paternity. A DNA test is an easy and accurate way to determine the child's biological father. DNA test samples are taken by swabbing the inside of the cheek. The lab analyzes these samples, comparing the DNA from the father and child.
Last updated 7/14/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Granite City, Illinois
2044 Madison Avenue Suite G-4 Granite City, IL 62040Neighborhoods In and Around Granite City That We Serve
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