DNA Test - Irving, TX
Health Street provides DNA testing in Irving, Texas at 5 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (972) 215-7616 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.
Shedule 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 - Irving, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Irving, Texas 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 Irving 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 Irving TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Irving 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 Irving, plus many more locations throughout Texas and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Irving. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Irving , TX 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
Over a Decade of Experience
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. The first DNA test in Irving, TX performed by Health Street was in 2019.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Irving that they need.
Irving, Texas - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Irving, TX
In Texas, there are two ways of establishing paternity. For parents that agree about paternity, signing an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) is the easiest and fastest way of establishing paternity. To complete and file an AOP, parents should work with an AOP-certified entity that the Office of Attorney General trained.
When either party is not cooperative, the Office of Attorney General (OAG) can file a petition to the court to establish paternity. If this happens, the court will ask the alleged father to take a DNA test. Once the DNA test results are back, the OAG can finalize the paternity order.
DNA test reunites Texas brothers with mother after 46 years
It took 46 years to reunite with their mother, but Anthony and Raymond could finally hug and kiss her after a DNA test paved their path back to her. They were born in Puerto Rico to a couple who split up when the kids were less than a year old. Elsie, their mother, moved to Massachusetts, and the father gave Anthony up for adoption and took Raymond to Texas.
When Anthony got older, he became curious about his birth family and got in touch with his father's ex-wife, who connected him to the brother. The brothers thought their birth mom might be dead because everyone told them so, but they did not want to believe it and continued the search.
Eventually, Anthony took a DNA test and matched with Elsie's cousin. The cousin connected him with their mother, and Anthony got her Facebook. In the restroom at the mall, Elsie cried out with joy when she listened to the voicemail from her son and called back right away.
Elsie still lived in Massachusetts and had seven more children over the years. Anthony and Raymond met her in Texas, where they all spent several nights losing sleep while they caught up and got to know each other better. Elsie said it does not matter how old they are; they are still her babies. Now that the brothers have been reunited with their mother, they are also planning to meet their half-siblings.
Last updated 8/9/2022
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Irving, Texas
7501 Las Colinas Blvd Suite 100 Irving, TX 75063Neighborhoods Served in Irving
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