DNA Test - Guaynabo, PR
Health Street provides DNA testing in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico at 2 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (888) 715-8030 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 - Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Types of DNA Tests at our Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 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 Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo PR
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo, plus many more locations throughout Puerto Rico and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Guaynabo. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Guaynabo , PR 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 Guaynabo as well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Guaynabo.
Guaynabo, PR - DNA Testing
Paternity Laws in Guaynabo, PR
In the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, there are basic laws to help individuals navigate questions establishing paternity with the Vital Statistics Register. Under Puerto Rico law, a man is presumed to be a child's father when he is either married to the mother or if the child was born within 300 days of the termination of a marriage.
In instances where the legally presumed father is actually not the biological father, a voluntary acknowledgment can be used to properly identify the correct father. If two Guaynabo, PR parents are not married at the time of their child's birth, a child's paternity can also be legitimized if the mother and father get married once the child is born.
Challenging Paternity in Guaynabo, PR
In certain instances, a Guaynabo, PR resident may need to challenge a paternity establishment due an incorrect paternity assumption. Under Puerto Rico law, either the presumed father, biological father, mother, or child has the ability to challenge the presumption of paternity. Puerto Rico law additionally states that action to challenge paternity must be legally filed within six months of the date a parent learns of the inaccuracy regarding the paternity.
Bear in mind, a legal father or mother will not have the ability to challenge paternity if they were previously made aware of the inaccuracy through DNA paternity testing and still voluntarily registered the child with the Vital Statistics Register. If DNA testing was not completed, these individuals have a year from the child's registration to challenge the legal paternity declaration.
Navigating Custody Agreements in Guaynabo, PR
After two Guaynabo parents register their child with the Vital Statistics Register, the two may encounter difficulty establishing a custody agreement that works in the best interest of the child. In the territory of Puerto Rico, a judge can decide who the child's primary caregiver(s) will be using an assessment process involving both parents.
Typically, Puerto Rico courts will require the completion of a home study from the Department of Families which will assess various factors, including living conditions and preferences of the child. These details will be reported back to the judge, who will construct a custody agreement that works in the best interest of the child and which may vary from sole custody to split 50/50 custody.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
101 San Patricio Avenue Guaynabo, PR 00969Neighborhoods Served in Guaynabo
Additional Services
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