DNA Test - Hollywood, FL
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Hollywood, Florida at 13 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (954) 606-6858 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 Hollywood 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 - Hollywood, Florida
Types of DNA Tests at our Hollywood, Florida 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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood FL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Hollywood 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 Hollywood, plus many more locations throughout Florida and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Hollywood. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Hollywood , FL 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 Hollywood, the state of Hollywood, Florida, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Hollywood, FL was in 2018.
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 Hollywood.
Hollywood, Florida – DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Hollywood, FL
Hollywood parents who are not married at the time of their child's birth must be aware of the importance of establishing paternity. By establishing paternity, a couple legally declares the identity of the child's biological father and grants the Florida man his paternal rights and responsibilities. A legal establishment of paternity is also required for either parent to seek child support services.
In the state of Florida, the simplest way to legally establish paternity is by having both parents complete an Affidavit of Paternity. This completely voluntary form can be signed by both parents at a hospital or birthing facility following a child's birth. It's essential to note that an Affidavit of Paternity is a legally binding form and that failure to complete DNA testing to confirm paternity prior to the establishment can result in legal complications in the future.
Navigating Uncertain Paternity in Hollywood, FL
Moving forward with the paternity establishment process with any bit of paternity uncertainty can cause legal troubles at a later date. If a presumed Hollywood father learns that he is in fact not the biological father, he may encounter difficulties in court when looking to remove any child support obligation and revoke the paternity establishment.
In the event that there is any uncertainty over who a child's biological father is, it is extremely important to first seek DNA testing services before moving forward with signing the paternity affidavit. By properly confirming a child's biological father, parents can confidently move forward with the paternity establishment process as well as any child support and custody agreements.
Assistance Establishing Paternity in Hollywood, FL
With or without paternity certainty, a Hollywood parent may sometimes encounter difficulties having the other parent agree to establish paternity. This will prevent the parent from seeking monthly child support services.
When one parent does not agree to establish paternity, the other must file a petition to establish paternity through a Broward County Family Court. Filing a court-ordered effort to establish paternity will allow a judge to issue a summons for the opposing parent party to complete DNA testing. Once testing confirms the child's father, then paternity can be legally established.
Last updated 9/21/2022
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Hollywood, Florida
3990 Sheridan Street 109 And 110 Hollywood, FL 33021Some Hollywood Neighborhoods That We Serve
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