DNA Test – Kennewick, WA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Kennewick, Washington at 2 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (509) 303-4386 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 – Kennewick, Washington
Types of DNA Tests at our Kennewick, Washington clinics:
Paternity Testing can conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Relationship Testing for other close family relationships can be performed at our testing centers. Our DNA testing services can confirm or deny biological relationships between grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews:
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 alleged father and child or children. 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 ordering one of our testing kits online and shipping the specimens back to us.
Legal DNA Tests vs. “Peace of Mind” At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible lab testing service performed at an AABB accredited laboratory. 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. A legal paternity DNA test will hold up in court for such matters as child support or to change the name on a birth certificate. This test must be performed using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Kennewick DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Kennewick WA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Kennewick 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. Please call our customer service team to help you book your appointment over the phone, or set up your appointment easily online.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Kennewick, plus many more locations throughout Washington and across the United States. During registration, we’ll show you the nearest locations for DNA testing so you can choose the site that’s most convenient. You’ll also pick the times and days 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 Kennewick, WA performed by Health Street was in 2018.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Kennewick that they need.
Local DNA Info for Kennewick
Experts Say…
Pacific Northwest Family Law helps fathers in Kennewick and Benton County to establish paternity. “The term paternity refers to the legal relationship that exists between a father and child. Maternity, which is the legal relationship between a mother and child, is established immediately at the time of the child’s birth. But establishing paternity is not always this simple,” the law firm stated.
According to the firm, paternity may be established in three ways: presumption, acknowledgment, and parentage action. Reasons for establishing paternity include:
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Kennewick, WA
When a child is born to parents that are married, the husband is the child’s legal father and paternity will not need to be established. But if the parents are not married, paternity will need to be established for the father to have parental rights to his child.
In Kennewick, WA, when both parents agree to sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity form, they do not need DNA testing to prove paternity. The form must be signed by the mother and the father, in front of a notary.
If a man denies paternity, paternity will need to be established through the court system. Either parent or the state of Washington can file a petition to establish parentage.
When there is the denial of paternity or either parent is unsure of who the biological father is, DNA testing will be ordered by the court. A DNA sample will be taken from the alleged father, mother, and child. DNA testing can show a 99.9 percent probability that a man is the father of the child.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Kennewick, Washington
Some Kennewick Neighborhoods That We Serve
Additional Services
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