DNA Test - Laramie, WY

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Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Laramie, Wyoming at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (307) 463-4133 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 your Laramie DNA test appointment online. Our legal DNA test results can be used in court for matters such as: child support, birth certificates, and custody cases. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We also offer home DNA test kits for peace of mind. DNA can be tested from hair, fingernails, and other specimens.

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DNA Test - Laramie, Wyoming

Laramie WY DNA Testing Locations

Types of DNA Tests at our Laramie, Wyoming 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:

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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)

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 Laramie 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 Laramie WY

Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Laramie 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 Laramie, plus many more locations throughout Wyoming and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Laramie. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Laramie , WY 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

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 Laramie as well as communities all across the nation.

Dedicated to Excellence

We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Laramie. 

Laramie, WY - DNA Testing

DNA Reunites Wyoming Woman with Her Parents After 50 Years

Marion was 23 years old and unmarried when she became pregnant and her parents forced her to give up her child. For 50 years, she thought about and prayed for the daughter she could not keep. The girl, who was named Shelly and adopted by a loving couple, began to search for her birth mother after her adoptive parents passed away.

After taking a DNA test, she was reunited with her half-sister, who eventually helped her make contact with her mother. The two met in person and traveled together several times to meet other family members. Eventually, Shelly also used DNA to locate her birth father, who did not know he had a daughter 50 years ago. She flew to Laramie to meet him at a University of Wyoming football game. When asked about the experience, Shelly said, "My life has changed more than words can explain."

Establishing Legal Paternity in Wyoming

According to Equal Justice Wyoming, an organization that provides legal services to low-income individuals in Laramie and throughout the state of Wyoming, there are three primary ways to establish a child's legal paternity in the state.

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Presumed fatherhood - when a man is married to the mother at the time of the child's birth or within 300 days prior, he is presumed to be the child's legal father. This can also occur if a man lived with the child for the first two years of the child's life and openly behaved as if the child were his own.
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Voluntary acknowledgment - both the mother and father sign and file an Affidavit of Paternity form with the state's Vital Statistics Services.
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Paternity action - an interested party can petition the courts to establish legal paternity. In most cases, this requires a DNA test.

Can You Deny a Paternity Claim in Wyoming?

In some cases, a presumption of paternity may be incorrect, potentially leaving a man with the burden of financial responsibility for a child he did not father. Legal Aid of Wyoming, a federally funded group that provides legal assistance to low-income families in Laramie and throughout Wyoming, says that a presumed father can sign and file a Denial of Paternity form. However, the form is not valid unless another man signs a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity. This form is also not valid if the courts have already established him as the child's legal father or if the man has already acknowledged paternity in the past.

Last updated 5/17/2023

Neighborhoods Served in Laramie

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City Center
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Grand View Heights
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Harmony
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Howell
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Laramie East
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Laramie North
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Pope Soldier Howe
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Shield St / N 11th St
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Sunny Meadows
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West Laramie / Wyotech

Additional Services

Health Street offers a variety of other services, including:

Citations

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"Paternity: The Basics." Legal Aid of Wyoming, 19 September 2020, https://www.lawyoming.org/blog/paternity-the-basics
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"Paternity." Equal Justice Wyoming, https://equaljustice.wy.gov/index.php/get-legal-help/self-help/family-law/paternity/common-questions
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"State of Wyoming Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity." Wyoming Department of Health, https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WDH_VSS-Affidavit-Acknowledging-Paternity-Form-1-2017.pdf
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"State of Wyoming Affidavit Denying Paternity." Wyoming Department of Health, https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WDH_VSS-Affidavit-Denying-Paternity-Form-1-2017.pdf
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