DNA Test - Naperville, IL
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Naperville, Illinois at 3 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (630) 381-7276 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 Naperville 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 - Naperville, Illinois
Types of DNA Tests at our Naperville, Illinois 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 Naperville 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 Naperville IL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Naperville 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 Naperville, plus many more locations throughout Illinois and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Naperville. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Naperville , IL 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 Naperville, IL performed by Health Street was in 2018.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Naperville that they need.
Naperville, IL - DNA Testing
How to Establish Paternity in Naperville, IL
In the city of Naperville, when a child is born to two unmarried parents, only the mother can obtain parental rights at the time of birth. Illinois state law requires both parents to establish paternity to legally identify a child's biological father and provide him with parental rights. Paternity establishment is also required to place a Naperville father's name on the child's birth certificate.
The simplest method to establish paternity in Naperville is through the completion of a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity Form. This optional choice to establish paternity can be completed at the hospital following a child's birth or at a later date through DuPage County child support services. If there are any doubts about a child's paternity, it is highly recommended for Naperville parents to conduct DNA paternity testing to accurately identify the child's true father.
Difficulties Establishing Paternity in Naperville, IL
From time to time, a Naperville parent may encounter difficulties while establishing paternity due to an uncertainty in parenthood or the refusal of another parent to establish paternity. Failure to establish paternity will not only prevent a Naperville parent from receiving monthly child support but also hinder a biological father from obtaining parental rights over his child.
In the event that a parent declines to establish paternity on the belief of incorrect paternity, the best action to take is to file a petition to establish paternity through DuPage County Family Court. This process enables Illinois courts to request DNA paternity testing of the opposing parental party and accurately determine the child's father. If the father is identified, paternity can be established for the two Naperville parents and child support agreements can be established.
Experts in Naperville, IL Say…
In addition to child support agreements, two Naperville parents may also need to construct a custody agreement in court following the legal establishment of paternity. According to Naperville Family Law Attorney Ronald L. Hendrix, the state of Illinois no longer uses the term "legal custody" when determining which parent holds parental power. Instead, the courts will assess four responsibilities, including education, healthcare, religion, and extracurricular activities, and decide whether the responsibilities will be shared equally or granted to one parent.
Last updated 9/26/2022
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