DNA Test - Lancaster, PA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 5 conveniently located testing laboratories. Call (717) 276-1419 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 - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Types of DNA Tests at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Lancaster PA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lancaster 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 Lancaster, plus many more locations throughout Pennsylvania 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Lancaster as well as communities all across the nation.
Commitment to Community
Health Street is proud of its commitment to the DNA testing needs of the people of Lancaster, PA.Lancaster, Pennsylvania - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Lancaster, PA
In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, many unmarried parents often ponder the steps to formally establish paternity. There's a straightforward process for those who are certain about the child's father. They can sign the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity, a common form usually available at hospitals shortly after a child's birth. Once completed and filed with the Department of Public Welfare, the man is officially recognized as the child's legal father. It's important to note that just by establishing paternity, it doesn't grant the father automatic custody, visitation rights, or child support obligations. It merely gives him or the mother the ability to request these rights through the legal court if necessary.
However, situations aren't always so straightforward. If there's disagreement or uncertainty about paternity, either parent has the option to go to the court. The court, ensuring the child's best interest, often turns to DNA testing to clarify matters.
Health Street's DNA Testing Services in Lancaster
We pride ourselves on delivering results with 99.9% accuracy, ensuring you have definitive answers when you need them. The testing process is simple—it only involves a cheek swab.
Lancaster's DNA Surprise Before Wedding
Just before his wedding, Anthony discovered an unexpected family tie: he met his sister, Tambra. Despite growing up on the same Lancaster street after their parents divorced, neither knew of their shared blood. Their DNA connection was discovered through DNA testing. Today, Anthony and Tambra have developed a close bond, with Tambra and her children now joining Anthony for family celebrations. "I went from being an only child to being a brother and an uncle overnight," Anthony remarked.
Health Street's DNA Testing in Lancaster
Don't let uncertainty linger. Take the step with Health Street's DNA tests and solidify the bonds that matter most. Our DNA testing analyzes two DNA specimens to determine if two people are related. Confirm siblings, paternity, maternity, grandparents, and even aunts and uncles today.
Last updated 9/5/2023
Locations
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215 Granite Run Drive Lancaster, PA 17601Neighborhoods in Lancaster Served by our Clinics
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