Lake Havasu City, AZ 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 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (928) 466-4060 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 Lake Havasu City, Arizona 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 Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City AZ
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City, plus many more locations
throughout Arizona and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lake Havasu City. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Lake Havasu City, AZ 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ 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 Lake Havasu City that they need.
Paternity testing is one of the most common reasons people do DNA tests in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Mothers may seek it for clarity about their child's biological father, or men may need it to establish or dispute their paternity. It's essential for legal matters such as child custody and support.
Child Custody and Support
If parents cannot agree about paternity, they may have to go to court and let the judge establish it. Without establishing paternity, the alleged father is not obligated to pay child support and has no custody rights. DNA tests are often used to determine parentage in Lake Havasu City so that child custody and support can be decided.
Changing a Birth Certificate
If no father is listed on the child's birth certificate, a DNA test can help make these changes. Alternatively, if the wrong man is listed as the father, DNA testing can lead to the correction by replacing the name with that of the biological father.
How DNA Tests Are Analyzed
DNA tests are usually done by collecting buccal cells using a painless cotton swab on the inside of the cheek. DNA tests can also be done by hair collection. The samples are then tested in certified laboratories, during which a technician compares 21 genetic markers to see whether or not the DNA matches.
How long does it take to receive DNA test results?
The time can differ depending on the method by which DNA samples are taken. If a hair follicle was chosen, the results may take up to two weeks after collection. If a cheek swab was used, the results are usually ready up to one week after the collection.
Establishing Paternity in Arizona
If parents in Lake Hasavu City, Arizona, are unmarried, they should consider establishing paternity. They can do so in two ways:
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Signing a voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity form (often available at the hospital once the baby is born but can be signed later on in the DCSS office or at Vital Records offices)
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Going to court and letting the judge decide about paternity, which often includes DNA testing to ensure the father-child relationship.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
