DNA Test - Lynnwood, WA
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Lynnwood, Washington at 3 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (425) 426-3822 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 Lynnwood 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 - Lynnwood, Washington
Types of DNA Tests at our Lynnwood, Washington 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 Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood WA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood, plus many more locations throughout Washington and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Lynnwood. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Lynnwood , WA 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 Lynnwood as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Lynnwood.
Lynnwood, WA DNA Testing
What Are DNA Tests Used For?
DNA tests, also called genetic tests, prove or exclude family relationships, including father-to-son, siblings, and half-siblings. A DNA test in Lynnwood, WA is used for legal reasons, such as paternity, child support and custody cases, or to add the biological father's name to the child's birth certificate.
Paternity Testing
Paternity testing determines the biological relationship between a father and a child and is often used to establish their legal relationship. A DNA test in Lynnwood, WA may be used by a mother who wants to confirm her child's father or a man who wants to prove that he is the father.
Child Custody and Support
Child support cases may require DNA testing to prove that a man is the child's father before the court issues child support, custody, or visitation orders.
Changing a Birth Certificate
A birth certificate typically cannot include a man's name if the parents are not married when the child is born. The parents must first establish paternity to add the father's name to the birth certificate, and many times a DNA test is first required to determine paternity. The court may also require DNA testing if another man claims to be the child's biological father.
How DNA Tests Are Analyzed
DNA specimens are usually collected using cheek swabs from the individuals being tested. DNA test samples are sent to a certified lab that extracts the DNA for a doctor to analyze and determine the probability of a biological relationship. If the person cannot give a sample from the cheek, hair follicles or alternative specimens can also be used.
How Long Does It Take to Receive DNA Test Results?
DNA test results arrive quickly, depending on the specimen type and test provider.
- Cheek swab DNA test results take up to a week for results after specimen collection.
- Hair follicle DNA test results arrive up to two weeks after the specimen was collected.
Establishing Paternity in Washington
In Washington, if a child is born to married parents, the law presumes the husband to be the child's legal father. However, unmarried parents must establish paternity for the father and child to have a legal relationship. Parents can establish paternity voluntarily by signing an Acknowledgement of Parentage form. If the parents cannot agree to sign the voluntary form, they can get a court order, and the judge will likely order a DNA test to prove paternity.
Last updated 11/10/2023
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