DNA Test - Omak, WA
Health Street provides DNA testing in Omak, Washington at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (509) 303-4381 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 - Omak, Washington
Types of DNA Tests at our Omak, Washington 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 Omak 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 Omak WA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Omak 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 Omak, plus many more locations throughout Washington and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Omak. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Omak , WA 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
A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Omak as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Omak.
Omak, WA - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Omak, WA
In Omak, if a child is born to married parents or a registered domestic partnership, the parents are automatically the child's legal parents. However, unmarried parents in Omak must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. The easiest way to establish paternity in Omak is by signing an Acknowledgment of Parentage, a voluntary legal form stating the child's father. Paternity is established once the form is signed, notarized, and filed with the Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics (DOH/CHS). If the parents cannot agree to establish paternity voluntarily, they can go to court. Omak residents can file an Acknowledgment of Paternity form at the Okanogan County Vital Records Office, located at 149 N 3rd Avenue in Okanogan.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Omak, WA
If establishing paternity in Omak or Okanogan County court, the judge may order a DNA test to determine the child's biological father. Although a DNA test is not required to sign an Acknowledgment of Parentage, parents can request a test before signing the form to ensure that the alleged father is the child's biological dad. A DNA test compares genetic factors in the alleged father and the child and determines the probability that he's the father.
Benefits of Establishing Paternity
Establishing paternity means becoming a child's legal father, which provides many benefits to the mother, the father, and especially the child. With two legal parents, a child can establish relationships with both of them, have access to medical records from both families, and obtain certain benefits from both parents, like social security, inheritance, veterans' benefits, life insurance, and medical coverage. Mothers benefit by having someone to share parenting responsibilities with and receiving child support. Once the relationship becomes legal, fathers can seek visitation and custody orders. The Okanogan Child Support Office is located at 130 South Main Street in Omak.
Last updated 8/18/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Omak, Washington
916 Koala Avenue Omak, WA 98841Neighborhoods Served in Omak
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