DNA Test - North Port, FL

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Health Street provides DNA testing in North Port, Florida at 2 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (941) 208-4687 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 - North Port, Florida

North Port FL DNA Testing Locations

Types of DNA Tests at our North Port, Florida 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:

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Grandparent DNA Test (if the father is not available for testing)
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Sibling DNA Test (possible brothers, sisters, or half-siblings)
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Avuncular DNA Test (aunt/uncle and niece/nephew)

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 North Port DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.

How to schedule a DNA Test in North Port FL

Scheduling a DNA test at one of our North Port 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 North Port, plus many more locations throughout Florida 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

Over a Decade of Experience

Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010.  We have helped thousands of people from North Port 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 North Port that they need. 

North Port, Florida - DNA Testing

Establishing paternity in North Port, FL

In North Port, Florida, unwed parents have options when it comes to confirming the father's identity. If both parents are certain, they can sign the Acknowledgment of Paternity form. This document becomes official with the presence of two witnesses or a notary, and it's a procedure typically finalized at the hospital immediately after a child's birth.

However, if there's doubt about the biological father, the matter can be brought to court. Here, a DNA test, typically a quick and painless cheek swab, might be requested. Once the results are in, the judge can confirm the father. But this doesn't immediately assign parental rights or obligations. It paves the way for the dad to ask for visitation or for the mom to request child support.

Health Street offers precise DNA tests with 99.9% accuracy in North Port, whether you need it for peace of mind or legal reasons.

North Port, Florida: Benefits of establishing paternity

When parents decide to establish paternity, they provide their children with multiple benefits.

The child can gain:

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A clearer medical history from both parents
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A deeper sense of identity knowing both mom and dad
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Dad's name on the birth certificate
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Potential access to health and life insurance
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Support from both parents
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Opportunities to bond with both mom and dad
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Possible entitlements like Social Security or military benefits
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Inheritance rights

Additionally, establishing paternity means parents can have the same rights and responsibilities. They can raise the child together and make important decisions about their health, education, and upbringing together.

Last updated 9/12/2023

Neighborhoods In and Around North Port That We Serve

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Additional Services

Health Street offers a variety of other services, including:

Citations

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Paternity. Florida Department of Revenue. (n.d.-a). https://floridarevenue.com/childsupport/Pages/paternity.aspx
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Acknowledgment of paternity - florida department of health. (n.d.-a). https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/certificates/birth/_documents/dh_432_ack_paternity.pdf