DNA Test - Marshall, MI
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Marshall, Michigan at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (269) 215-4994 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 Marshall 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 - Marshall, Michigan
Types of DNA Tests at our Marshall, Michigan 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 Marshall DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Marshall MI
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Marshall 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 Marshall, plus many more locations throughout Michigan 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Marshall, the state of Marshall, Michigan, and throughout the nation. Since our founding, we have focused on helping people obtain the DNA and paternity tests that they need, from Marshall 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 Marshall.
Marshall, MI - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
Sharp & Associates Law Firm, serving Marshall, MI, explained why it's necessary to establish paternity. "When a child is born to a married couple, the husband is legally presumed to be the child's father, and no action is required to establish his parental rights and responsibilities," explained the law firm. "When the child's parents aren't married, paternity is not established automatically." Sharp & Associates also explained what happens after unmarried parents establish paternity. "Once paternity has been established, the legal issues to be resolved are similar to those a divorcing couple faces," the law firm said. "The parents or the court must resolve custody, parenting time, child support, and other financial issues."
Establishing Paternity in Marshall, MI
Paternity refers to a man becoming a child's legal father. Paternity gives the child a sense of identity, financial support, and other benefits, like access to medical and life insurance. In Marshall, unmarried parents must establish paternity, either voluntarily or by going to court. If both parents agree on paternity, they can file an Affidavit of Parentage form, a legal form that states the child's father. Otherwise, they can establish paternity in court. Once paternity is established, the father can add his name to the birth certificate, either at the hospital when the child is born or at the Vital Records Office in Marshall.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Marshall, MI
If parents establish paternity in court, the judge will likely order a DNA test to determine the child's biological father. Either parent can also request a DNA test if they're unsure of paternity, and they should not sign an Affidavit of Parentage until DNA test results confirm the child's father. Home DNA test kits are not admissible in court; DNA tests must be analyzed in a certified lab. If the DNA test confirms that the man is the child's biological father, the parents can file the Affidavit of Parentage or go to family court for a paternity order. Marshall parents can find their local family court at 315 W. Green St. in Marshall.
Last updated 9/15/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Marshall, Michigan
200 N Madison Street Marshall, MI 49068Some Marshall Neighborhoods That We Serve
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