Olathe, KS 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 (913) 270-4519 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 Olathe, Kansas 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 Olathe 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 Olathe KS
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Olathe 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 Olathe, plus many more locations
throughout Kansas and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Olathe. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Olathe, KS 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 Olathe 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 Olathe that they need.
Olathe, Kansas - DNA Testing
Benefits of Establishing Paternity
The Kansas Department of Children and Families states that there are many benefits to establishing a child's paternity. Doing so allows the child to have a legal record of his or her parents' identity and access to family medical records. Once legal paternity is established, the child can also receive financial support from both parents, including access to each parent's Social Security and medical benefits, military allowances, inheritances, health insurance coverage, and more. Establishing paternity also allows the courts to rule on important issues including custody, visitation, and child support.
How to Establish Paternity in Olathe
In Kansas, when a child is born to unmarried parents, steps must be taken to establish legal paternity. According to Olathe legal firm Juris Law & Mediation, it's important to understand that there is a difference between a child's legal father and biological father. Even if a man is a child's biological father, if he is not listed on the birth certificate, he has no legal rights regarding the child.
Paternity can be established by either voluntarily signing an acknowledgment of paternity or filing a paternity petition. In Johnson County, documents can be submitted to the Johnson County District Court, located at 150 W. Santa Fe St. Olathe, Kansas 66061. If both parents don't agree about the paternity of the child, the courts will order a DNA test before making a ruling.
Fighting False Accusations of Paternity
In some cases, a man may want to disprove paternity to prove that a child is not his. For example, a mother may wrongfully claim a man is a child's father in an attempt to get child support. The Kansas Parentage Act (K.S.A. § 23-2208) lists a number of factors that can cause a presumption of paternity. However, according to Olathe paternity law firm Martin & Wallentine, a skilled paternity lawyer may be able to disprove presumed paternity in court, freeing a man from financial and legal obligations for a child he did not father.
