DNA Test - Lodi, CA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Lodi, California at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (209) 243-6939 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 a 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 - Lodi, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Lodi, California 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 Lodi 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 Lodi CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lodi 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 Lodi, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lodi. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Lodi , CA 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Lodi, the state of Lodi, California, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Lodi to neighborhoods everywhere.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to understand the DNA testing needs of our clients. We strive to provide the most accurate, fast, and conclusive paternity tests in Lodi.
Lodi, CA - DNA Testing
Paternity Programs in Lodi, CA
Through the San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services, Lodi parents who are not married at the time of their child's birth can use the Parentage Opportunity Program (POP) to establish paternity. Establishing paternity is extremely important for recent unmarried parents, as it is used to declare a child's legal father, have his name placed on the birth certificate, and grant him parental rights and responsibilities.
Through this program, two Lodi parents can establish paternity by submitting a Declaration of Parentage form. Following the child's birth, a hospital or clinic representative will present this form for completion. However, this form should only be signed if both parents have full confidence in the presumed father. In the event that more than one man could potentially be the biological father, it's important to first seek DNA testing prior to establishing paternity to avoid legal concerns later on.
Benefits of Establishing Paternity in Lodi, CA
The benefits of establishing paternity go beyond providing an unmarried Lodi father with parental rights and responsibilities. For instance, if a mother must request monthly child support payments from a father, San Joaquin Child Support Services will first require a proper establishment of paternity. Likewise, establishing paternity will benefit a child, since having two legal guardians will expand access to resources, such as health insurance coverage, inheritance, and social security benefits.
Canceling a Paternity Establishment in Lodi, CA
In certain paternity establishment cases, two Lodi parents may be quick to sign and submit a Declaration of Parentage without confirming the given paternity claim through DNA testing. If a parent learns later on that the previously presumed father is actually not the biological father, they will need to seek the assistance of San Joaquin County Family Courts to rescind the establishment.
If this new discovery is made within 60 days of the filing of the form, and no court order for custody, visitation, or child support has been made, a parent can submit a Declaration of Paternity Rescission form. After this 60-day mark, a parent will need to file a motion in court to remove the establishment, which will likely require the use of DNA paternity testing to accurately identify the biological father.
Last updated 6/22/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Lodi, California
801 S Ham Ln Ste I Lodi, CA 95242Neighborhoods Served in Lodi
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