Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Pontiac, Michigan at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (248) 617-7448 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.
Types of DNA Tests at our Pontiac, Michigan 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac MI
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Pontiac 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 Pontiac, plus many more locations
throughout Michigan and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Pontiac. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Pontiac, MI 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 Pontiac as
well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
Pontiac.
Pontiac, Michigan - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Pontiac, MI
Unmarried parents in Pontiac, Michigan, have two options for how they can establish paternity:
They can sign a paper called the Affidavit of Parentage (AOP). If they are sure about the father, they can sign this paper at the hospital after the baby is born, the local health department, online, or at the county office.
They can ask the local court to help. Parents sometimes choose this option if there's confusion about who the father is or if they don't agree. This process often involves the judge ordering a DNA test for the alleged father and child.
Health Street offers DNA testing services that can help parents easily determine who the biological father is. Our tests are 99.9% accurate and involve a simple cheek swab, which makes the process quick and painless. We offer at-home DNA testing for peace of mind, or legal DNA testing if the results are needed for legal proceedings.
Timeline for Paternity Establishment
While it's best to establish paternity early, it's also possible do this later in a child's life. According to Oakland County attorney Ellen Paynter, the child's mother, father, or the state of Michigan can petition for paternity any time from when the mother becomes pregnant until the child's 18th birthday. The child may also take action to establish paternity between his or her 18th and 19th birthdays.
Pontiac, Michigan: Benefits of establishing paternity
Proving who the father is can be good for many reasons:
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The child can get to know both parents and can build a relationship with them
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The child can have better access to the medical history of both sides of the family, which can be helpful in diagnosing and treating genetic health issues that might pass down
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The child can get financial support from both parents
Additional benefits may include pensions, health and life insurance, inheritance rights, Social Security, and veterans' benefits. If legal paternity has not been established, the father does not have legal rights toward the child and cannot ask for visitation or custody. For the mother, it means she cannot ask for child support.
