Pasadena, TX 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 (281) 612-6485 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 Pasadena, Texas 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Pasadena 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 Pasadena, plus many more locations
throughout Texas and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Pasadena. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Pasadena, TX 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 Pasadena as
well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
Pasadena.
Pasadena, Texas - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Pasadena, TX
In Pasadena, the biological father has no legal rights toward the child unless he is married to the mother or establishes paternity. In Texas, biological parents can establish paternity by signing an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP). They must file it with an AOP-certified entity.
Suppose the mother and father disagree about paternity or are unsure who the biological father is. In that case, they may file a petition with the help of the Office of the Attorney General, and they can ask the court to establish paternity. If this happens, the court will usually order a DNA test for the alleged father and, based on the results, decide whether he is or is not the biological father.
DNA test reunited Texas siblings
Raymond Turner was a producer and had a job in a hospital for children who wanted to record their own music. Christina Sadberry went to the same hospital where he worked with her son for treatments. They both frequented this same hospital, passing each other in the hallways often with no idea they were siblings.
One day, Raymond's wife gave him a DNA test to learn more about his ancestry. It immediately matched him with Christina as a sibling. Raymond tried reaching out to her, but she was inactive on her account. His wife played a bit of detective and found her on Facebook, where they connected. Christina checked his pictures and realized she had seen him at the hospital earlier in the day.
They realized they had been around each other at the hospital without knowing they were related. Now, everything has changed, and Raymond and Christina are trying to work on their relationship and get to know each other better. Both of them are excited about having a sibling they would not even know existed without DNA testing.
