Norwich, CT 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 4 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (860) 373-7003 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 Norwich, Connecticut 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 Norwich 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 Norwich CT
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Norwich 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 Norwich, plus many more locations
throughout Connecticut and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Norwich. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Norwich, CT 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered
DNA tests in Norwich, the state of Norwich, Connecticut, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that
Health Street provided in Norwich, CT was in 2018.
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 Norwich.
Norwich, CT - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
The Bruce A. Chamberlain law office, serving Norwich and New London County, explains why fathers should consider DNA testing. "If you've been presented with the news that you've fathered a child, you've got several decisions to make," said the law firm. "The first one, of course, is determining if it's true. Paternity can now be established quickly and with great certainty by a DNA test." The law firm said that when a child is born to married parents in Connecticut, the law assumes the husband is the father. However, the firm explained, "This is not always the case. If you believe that a child born during your marriage was not fathered by you, you can ask for a DNA test. This is an emotionally complex course of action, and it will upset people, but you will know for certain who is the father of the child."
Establishing Paternity in Norwich, CT
Paternity means determining a child's biological father and establishing him as the legal father. Married Norwich parents do not need to establish paternity since Connecticut law automatically assumes the husband is the father. However, unmarried Norwich parents must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. The easiest way to establish paternity is by signing an Acknowledgment of Parentage (AOP), a voluntary form signed by both parents stating the child's father. In Norwich, AOPs are not available online and must be signed at the hospital when the child is born or later at any local office of the Department of Social Services. For Norwich parents, this field office is located at 401 West Thames Street in Norwich. If both parents do not sign an AOP, only the mother's name is added to the birth certificate. If unable to establish paternity voluntarily, the parents will have to establish paternity in court.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Norwich, CT
If either parent is uncertain about paternity, they should not sign the AOP until using DNA testing to determine the child's biological father. A DNA test uses samples taken by swabbing the inside of the cheek. DNA test results determine whether a man is the child's father with up to 99.9% accuracy.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Norwich, Connecticut
