DNA & Paternity Testing - Kissimmee, FL

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Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Kissimmee, Florida at 10 conveniently located testing laboratories. Call (407) 519-2577 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 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 - Kissimmee, Florida

Kissimmee FL DNA Testing Locations

Paternity Testing in Kissimmee, Florida

There are several types of DNA testing services that are offered at our Kissimmee testing centers to validate close family relationships. The most commonly ordered DNA test is a legal paternity test to conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child. Health Street's 21 marker DNA paternity testing is the state of the art. Our paternity test results are statistically conclusive at the rate of 99.9% or greater.

Other DNA Tests

Relationship Tests to validate grandparent to grandchild, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, and uncles:

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Grandparent DNA Test (if the father is not available for testing)
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Sibling DNA Test (possible brothers, sisters, or half-siblings)
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Avuncular DNA Test (aunt/uncle and niece/nephew)

DNA tests such as sibling or avuncular studies, can sometimes come back with a result of less than 95% certainty. This is normal, especially if only two parties participate in the test. Adding an additional close relative to the test helps us learn more about the family's DNA composition and typically leads to a more conclusive result.

Specimens we can test for DNA

The easiest and most reliable way to perform a genetic sample collection for a paternity test is by a swab of the inner cheeks. These skin cells, known as buccal cells, rub off easily onto cotton swabs and remain in place, to be extracted by our testing laboratories for analysis.

Other specimens, such as hair follicles, fingernails, and garments that might contain someone's DNA, can also undergo lab testing to see if there is a match. These non-standard DNA tests are done by registering online for an Alternative Specimen DNA Test (Nails, Teeth, Fabric). Once registered, you ship the DNA sample to our lab. We'll attempt to extract the DNA and compare it to a cheek swab of the other party.

Legal DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests

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 to hold up in court, the DNA specimen must be collected at a clinic using strict chain of custody procedures. The DNA testing technicians at our Kissimmee test centers are trained to follow guidelines that ensure that the results can be used for legal purposes.

The results of our legal DNA tests can be used for any legal purpose:

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to change the name on a birth certificate
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to petition for child support
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to petition for survivor benefits
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for child custody arrangements
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to alter inheritance procedures or wills

Home tests offer more flexibility:

Home DNA tests are specimens containing DNA (or possible DNA) that are shipped to us for analysis. The results of these home tests cannot be used in court (since there is no way to prove whose specimens were actually sent). However, the tests are just as accurate and can provide peace of mind. At-home DNA tests also offer a lot more flexibility.

In addition to commonly mailed in DNA specimens like hair follicles, we can also extract DNA from other bodily fluids. We can even try and lift the DNA left on items like clothing, a toothbrush, or a straw. If we can get the DNA from the alternative item, we can then compare it to another person to see if they are related. Some examples include:

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Q-tips
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Stained garments
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Mucus and other bodily fluids
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Soda cans
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Chewing gum

How to schedule a DNA Test in Kissimmee FL

Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Kissimmee clinics is simple and fast, and we often have appointments available in the same week, though it's always helpful to schedule in advance to make sure you get the time you want. We have clinics in Kissimmee, plus many more throughout Florida and across the United States. During registration, we'll show you the nearest locations so you can choose the one that's most convenient. You'll pick the times and days that you prefer.

You can set up separate appointments for each of the people being tested, either at the same location or at different locations. You'll get an email and text message with your appointment information. There is no fee if you need to change the time or location of a DNA test appointment at any time.

How long it takes to get results of a DNA test

Paternity tests conducted at one of our Kissimmee facilities typically take about a week to come back. Other relationship tests, such as sibling studies, can take a few days longer to come back. When the results are ready, you are notified immediately via email. Then, the hard copies of the paperwork are sent afterward via regular mail.

The DNA test appointment - what to expect and what to bring

The appointment itself only takes about 15 minutes. The specimen collection process is a simple and painless cheek swab. No needles are used. When you're being tested at our Kissimmee clinic, you'll be asked to provide fingerprints and to show photo identification. We'll also take pictures of the people being tested so that the final report will include legal assurances of who was actually tested.

For infants, hospital discharge papers qualify as identification. Otherwise, a birth certificate or social security card can be used as ID for a child. No other preparations are required for this appointment.

Does the mother need to be present at a paternity test?

If a man is considered the legal father of a child, then the mother does not have to be present or give consent for paternity testing. However, if he is not currently considered the legal father, then he cannot sign for the child. Therefore, the mother does need to be there. If neither parent is available, other legal guardians can bring the child so long as they have the right to make medical decisions on the child's behalf.

DNA testing if one party is not in Kissimmee

The two parties testing (for example: father and child) do not have to be tested at the same time or even at the same location. We have many clinics across Florida as well as nationwide, so we can test one party in Kissimmee and the other party anywhere else in the USA. The specimens are then matched up in the lab for analysis.

Laboratory certifications

Health Street works strictly with AABB Certified labs for DNA testing. All specimens that are collected in Kissimmee or elsewhere are shipped securely from our testing locations to a nationally certified laboratory.

Why Health Street

A Decade Plus of Experience

Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. The first DNA test we performed in Kissimmee, FL was in 2019.

Commitment to Community

Health Street takes pride in our long standing commitment to the people of the community of Kissimmee, Florida.

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Establishing paternity in Kissimmee, FL

If parents from Kissimmee are unwed when the child is born, but both have no reason to doubt the paternity, they can establish it by signing the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VAP). Both parents must sign it in the presence of two witnesses or a notary public. Parents can sign the VAP at the hospital once the child is born.

Alternatively, if parents require clarification or have disagreements regarding paternity and do not wish to establish it voluntarily, they can seek resolution through the court system. The judge will usually order a DNA test for the alleged father and the child. This DNA test is a simple, reliable, and painless way to determine paternity with certainty. If paternity is established, then the judge may also determine custody, visitation rights, and child support if necessary.

For individuals in need of paternity testing or confirmation of a biological relationship, Health Street provides DNA and paternity testing services. Our tests are conducted efficiently and offer reliable results.

Kissimmee, Florida: Disestablishing paternity

Sometimes a man is considered a legal father because he was married to the woman when she had the baby or because he signed the VAP, but he doubts the paternity. In that case, he can challenge it with a claim called disestablishment of paternity. However, the man should have substantial proof that he is not the biological father before he tries to contest paternity. If he took a DNA test that showed he was not the birth father, he could file a petition to disestablish paternity. If he has been paying child support, he could also ask to terminate it.

Remember that paternity laws can be very complicated. Many people contact a lawyer who can navigate them through the process.

Last updated 5/18/2023

Neighborhoods Served in Kissimmee

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Artisan Park
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Celebration
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Tapestry
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Fish Lake
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Rolling Hills
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Indian Creek
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Magic Landings
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Adriane Park
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Rolling Oak
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Reunion West

Additional Services

Health Street offers a variety of other services, including:

Citations

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Paternity. Florida Department of Revenue. (n.d.). https://floridarevenue.com/childsupport/pages/paternity.aspx#fourth
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By, & Donna Hung Law Group. (n.d.). How to contest paternity in Florida. Donna Hung Law Group. https://www.donnahunglaw.com/how-to-contest-paternity-in-florida/#:~:text=Disestablishment%20of%20Paternity%20in%20Florida&text=First%20and%20foremost%2C%20the%20man,the%20Florida%20Department%20of%20Revenue.