DNA Test - Newnan, GA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Newnan, Georgia at 3 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (770) 824-0583 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.
Shedule an appointment for a DNA test quickly and easily. The parties can come together or you can set up separate appointments. Grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing are also available. Legal DNA tests are done at our testing centers. Peace of mind DNA tests can be done at home by cheek swab, hair, or fingernails.
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DNA Test - Newnan, Georgia
Types of DNA Tests at our Newnan, Georgia 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 Newnan 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 Newnan GA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Newnan 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 Newnan, plus many more locations throughout Georgia and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Newnan. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Newnan , GA 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. We have helped thousands of people from Newnan to communities all across the USA get DNA tests and paternity tests.
Dedication to Excellence
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Newnan that they need.
Newnan, GA - DNA Testing
Methods of Establishing Paternity in Newnan, GA
Unless a Newnan father is married to his child's mother at the time of birth, a Paternity Acknowledgment must be completed to establish a legal relationship between the child and father. Failing to complete a Paternity Acknowledgment after childbirth will restrict the father from receiving custodial or visitation rights as well as halt any requests for monthly child support assistance.
In Newnan, the simplest way to establish paternity is by completing a Paternity Acknowledgment at the hospital or through a state Office of Vital Records location. If either parent denies a Newnan child's paternity and refuses to sign, then the parent seeking the establishment will need to file a paternity petition with the Coweta County Court to request court assistance.
Highlighting the Importance of DNA Testing in Newnan, GA
When two Newnan parents quickly move to establish paternity without the use of DNA testing, there could be a chance of learning that the assumed father was not the biological one later on. Because legal paternity has been established, this could result in a man who is now knowingly not the father of a child being held legally responsible for any monthly child support obligations.
If the discovery of incorrect paternity is made more than 60 days after an establishment's filing, parents will face additional difficulties when looking to disestablish paternity in court. Highlighting the importance of DNA testing, Georgia Code § 19-7-46.1(c) only allows a paternity acknowledgment to be challenged in court on the basis of material mistake, fraud, or duress following this 60-day mark.
Paternity Programs in Newnan, GA
If a Newnan man believes he has fathered a child but is unable to get in contact with the child and mother, he should consider filing with the Putative Father Registry of Georgia. This program is used to protect the rights of fathers who have already established paternity or have registered to indicate that they may be a child's biological father.
With proper registration, a Newnan man will receive notice of any adoption petitions, parental rights termination proceedings, or any other legal proceedings involving him and the child. Upon notice, the Newnan father can potentially request a DNA test to further obtain custodial rights dependent on a Coweta County Court decision.
Last updated 12/19/2023
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