DNA Test - Iowa City, IA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Iowa City, Iowa at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (319) 284-6737 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 - Iowa City, Iowa
Types of DNA Tests at our Iowa City, Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa City IA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Iowa 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 Iowa City, plus many more locations throughout Iowa and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Iowa City. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Iowa City , IA 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. The first DNA test we performed in Iowa City, IA was in 2017.Since then, we have done 37 DNA tests at our Iowa City facilities.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Iowa City.
Iowa City, IA - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Iowa City, IA
Paternity means fatherhood. When a mother and a father are married when the child is born, the husband is automatically the child's legal father. However, in Iowa City, if a child is born out of wedlock, the biological father isn't the child's legal father until the parents establish paternity. Iowa City parents can establish paternity through marriage, by signing a paternity affidavit, or in court. Parents can complete a paternity affidavit at the hospital when the child is born, at the Bureau of Health Statistics, the Child Support Recovery Unit, or at the Johnson County Registrar's Office.
Proving Paternity For Child Custody Purposes in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City parents should not sign a paternity affidavit if they question paternity until DNA test results determine the father. If either parent questions or doubts paternity, they can request DNA testing to determine the child's biological father. If establishing paternity in court, the judge may order DNA testing. A DNA test can exclude a man as the father or determine the likelihood that he's the child's biological father. In Iowa City, if a DNA test shows a 95% probability or higher that he's the child's father, he's presumed the father.
The Importance of Establishing Paternity in Iowa City, IA
Establishing paternity provides multiple benefits for the mother, father, and child. Children that have two legal parents benefit by developing relationships with their mother and father and get a sense of identity and belonging. Establishing paternity allows the child to gain access to medical records from both sides of the family. In Iowa City, establishing paternity also gives children access to financial assistance, medical benefits, and other benefits, like social security, veterans' benefits, inheritance, and life insurance.
Last updated 3/24/2023
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