DNA Testing - Orange, California
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Orange, California at 4 conveniently located testing laboratories. Call (657) 295-4869 or schedule online. We offer legal paternity tests, sibling studies, grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing to determine if people are biologically related.
Set up DNA testing appointments online. Test results can be used in court for child support or to change a birth certificate; it can also be used for simple peace of mind. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We can also extract DNA samples from hair follicles, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Orange, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Orange, California 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 Orange 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 Orange CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Orange 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 Orange, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Orange. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Orange, CA 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. The first DNA test we performed in Orange, CA was in 2018.
Orange, California - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
The Law Offices of Lisa R. McCall, serving Orange, CA and Orange County, say that fathers who are not married to the mother of their child may need to go through California's parentage process to ensure legal rights to the child. "Establishing parentage means that there is a legal order that determines the paternity of a child," explains the firm, "Without establishing paternity legally (parentage), the mother will have no legal right to require the father to financially support his child." The law firm also explains that if a father does not admit he's the father or does not believe he's the biological father, DNA testing may be necessary to prove paternity.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Orange, CA
In Orange, CA, paternity (parentage) must be established for all fathers that are not married to the mother at the time of birth or conception, even if he can prove he is the biological father. Paternity must be established before the judge can issue child support, visitation, or custody orders. If a father does not think he's the biological father or if he denies fatherhood, the court may order DNA testing. Once the DNA test confirms paternity, paternity can be established, and the father has legal rights to the child.
Importance of Establishing Paternity
Establishing paternity is important for the child to have the emotional benefit of knowing both parents and for the child to receive the same benefits as children born to married parents. Once paternity is established, the child can access benefits, such as financial assistance from both parents, legal documentation, and access to both parents' medical records, life insurance coverage, medical insurance, social security, veteran's benefits, and inheritance. Fathers benefit from establishing paternity by obtaining legal rights to the child, visitation, and custody, and mothers receive financial assistance from the father.
In Orange, CA, paternity can be established by signing a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage or through the court.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Orange, California
1010 W La Veta Avenue Suite 140 Orange, CA 92868Neighborhoods In and Around Orange That We Serve
Additional Services
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: