Middlesboro, KY 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 2 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (606) 752-0024 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 Middlesboro, Kentucky 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 Middlesboro 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 Middlesboro KY
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Middlesboro 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 Middlesboro, plus many more locations
throughout Kentucky and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Middlesboro. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Middlesboro, KY 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 Middlesboro, KY performed by Health Street was in 2020.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide
compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing
in Middlesboro that they need.
Local DNA Testing Data for Middlesboro
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Middlesboro, KY
Unmarried parents in Middlesboro, KY will need to establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. This can be done by signing a Declaration of Paternity form. If both parents do not agree to sign the form, the child will not have a legal father until paternity is established at a later time. When a child is born to an unmarried mother, the mother has sole custody of the child. Once paternity is established, the father may petition for custody or visitation rights.
Either parent may request genetic testing before signing the Declaration of Paternity since the legal document should not be signed if either parent is unsure about who the father is. DNA testing can be done through a private company or the Child Enforcement Support Office.
In Middlesboro, KY, if a woman is married and has a child with another man, her husband is presumed to be the father, even if he isn't the biological father. The husband's information will still be on the birth certificate unless the mother and her husband were separated for at least 10 months prior to the child's birth. A Three-Way Paternity Affidavit may be filed in this situation if all three parties are willing. Doing so will allow the husband to deny paternity and the biological father to be the child's legal father.
Experts Say...
Cooley Iuliano Robey, PLLC of Kentucky says that if there is a question about paternity, DNA testing will be performed. Samples for DNA tests are taken from the alleged father, mother, and child. The law firm states, "Once the court is satisfied by genetic paternity testing and testimony of the parties that paternity has been established, then the court will order child support and may establish custody and timesharing. In most cases, parties will be required to file a separate action in the Kentucky Circuit-Family Court to address custody and timesharing."
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Middlesboro, Kentucky
