Lansing, MI 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 (517) 201-1537 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 Lansing, Michigan 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 Lansing 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 Lansing MI
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lansing 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 Lansing, plus many more locations
throughout Michigan and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lansing. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Lansing, MI 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 Lansing, MI performed by Health Street was in 2019.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide
compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing
in Lansing that they need.
Lansing, Michigan - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Lansing, Michigan
If parents in Lansing, Michigan, are married, they do not need to worry about establishing paternity. On the other hand, unwed parents must establish it. They have two options in Michigan. Parents can voluntarily sign an Affidavit of Parentage, which means both parents agree about who the biological father is.
Alternatively, they can go to the local family court, where the judge will order DNA testing for the alleged father and the baby to prove whether he is or is not the birth father. The judge can then establish paternity based on the DNA test results. The father's name cannot be on the child's birth certificate without establishing paternity.
In Michigan, parents can establish paternity right after a baby is born at the hospital, the local Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Registrar's Office, or online by completing the Affidavit of Parentage form.
Lansing, MI: Benefits of establishing paternity
Some parents do not think it is necessary to establish paternity when unmarried because they, for example, have a healthy relationship and have agreed upon terms to take care of the child. Still, circumstances can change, and parents may not realize the rights they are taking away from their child by not establishing paternity. Below are some of the benefits the child can have from established paternity:
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The child has the right to know both parents, have both of their names on their birth certificate, and build relationships with both of them
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The child has the right to get financial support from both parents
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The child will understand their identity better by knowing both parents,. Based on recent studies, children are more likely to stay away from drugs or early pregnancies and get a better and higher education if both parents are present
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The child will know the medical history from both sides of the family, which can be beneficial regarding any potential future diseases
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The child can have rights to to social security, health and life insurance, veteran's benefits, and inheritance rights
