Jenks, OK is home to Health Street, where you can come to get a DNA test or paternity test. We work with multiple parties or individuals, so you can sign up for yourself or another person. Choose from our wide selection of DNA tests. Once you have picked a test, simply select a clinic, and register online.
Our 2 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (918) 215-8151 or register on our website. The authorization barcode will be sent right away to you or the person that you are testing; then, just come right in. The test can be used in court for child support or to change a birth certificate, or for simple peace of mind.
Types of DNA Tests at our Jenks, Oklahoma 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 Jenks 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 Jenks OK
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Jenks 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 Jenks, plus many more locations
throughout Oklahoma and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Jenks. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Jenks, OK 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. We have helped thousands of people from Jenks to
communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide
compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing
in Jenks that they need.
Jenks, OK - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Jenks, OK
Under Oklahoma law, when two unmarried Jenks parents have a child, hospitals and birthing facilities are required to offer an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) form for completion. This form is used to legally establish paternity and declare exactly who a child's biological father is. Unmarried parents will need to sign and submit this form for the father's name to be placed on the child's birth certificate and for the father to hold parental rights.
Bear in mind, when completing these forms, it's crucial for Jenks parents to have full confidence in the child's paternity before moving forward. In the event there are multiple potential fathers for a child, you must seek quality DNA testing services to help accurately identify the biological father.
Paternity Laws and Regulations in Jenks, OK
Under Oklahoma Statute 7506-1.1, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services is required to maintain a Centralized Paternity Registry (CPR). The Oklahoma CPR is used to protect the parental rights of men who have allegedly fathered a child but have not properly established paternity.
In the event a Jenk's mother places her child up for adoption, the Oklahoma CPR is used by either an adoption attorney or a child-placing agency to notify the potential father of the adoption effort. If the father has registered with the CPR and receives notice of potential adoption, he can intervene by filing a paternity action in court and potentially gaining custody of the child if the courts allow.
Disestablishing Paternity in Jenks, OK
Under Oklahoma law, a paternity establishment can be rescinded within 60 calendar days of the final signature. Highlighting the importance of DNA paternity testing, if it is learned at a later date that the presumed father is actually not the biological father, Oklahoma law only offers a two-year period where establishments can be challenged in court.
Under Oklahoma Statute 10 O.S. § 7700-308, when a parent challenges an AOP within this timeframe, a court must first review the circumstances of the case to determine if the challenge is appropriate. In certain cases, a judge may request proof of fraud, duress, or material mistake to support a claim.
