DNA Test - Greece, NY
Health Street provides DNA testing in Greece, New York at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (585) 312-2798 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 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 - Greece, New York
Types of DNA Tests at our Greece, New York 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 Greece 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 Greece NY
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Greece 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 Greece, plus many more locations throughout New York and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Greece. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Greece , NY 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Greece as well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Greece.
DNA Info in Greece NY
Why Establishing Paternity is Important in Greece, NY
For unmarried Greece, NY parents, it's essential to understand the importance of establishing paternity after a child is born. By establishing paternity in the state of New York, the child's biological father is legally recognized, allowing his details to be placed on the child's birth certificate.
Legal paternity also allows the child to receive multiple benefits from both parents, including health insurance, social security, and any possible inheritance opportunities. In instances when one parent becomes the sole custodial parent, the establishment of paternity will also be required to apply for monthly child support services.
Navigating the Paternity Establishment Process in Greece, NY
In the state of New York, Greece parents have two methods of legally establishing paternity. The first method is to complete an Acknowledgment of Parentage. This document recognizes and establishes the legal bond between a child and father. However, this option is completely voluntary and must only be completed if both parents have zero doubt in the child's paternity or if DNA testing has identified the child's biological father.
The second method of establishing paternity in the state of New York is by court order. This method is used by those who struggle to establish paternity with another parent due to denial, refusal, or inability to locate the individual. By filing a paternity petition through Monroe County Family Court, a summons is issued to request that the mother, presumed father, and child undergo DNA testing. This process is necessary to accurately identify the child's father and move forward with the paternity establishment process.
Paternity Programs in Greece, NY
The state of New York operates the Putative Father Registry to help protect the paternal rights of unmarried Greece fathers in the event of legal proceedings involving their child. This registry maintains information for those who have filed a notice to claim paternity, acknowledged paternity, or have been determined by a court to be the biological father.
When listed on the registry, a father will be notified of any legal proceedings involving the child, such as adoption hearings. In the event the child needs custodial placement, a father will have the chance to request custody if he's deemed a good candidate for placement in court.
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