DNA Test - Port Saint Lucie, FL
Health Street provides DNA testing in Port Saint Lucie, Florida at 8 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (772) 212-8561 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 - Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Types of DNA Tests at our Port Saint Lucie, Florida clinics:
Paternity Testing can conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Relationship Testing for other close family relationships can be performed at our testing centers. Our DNA testing services can confirm or deny biological relationships between grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews:
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 alleged father and child or children. 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 ordering one of our testing kits online and shipping the specimens back to us.
Legal DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible lab testing service performed at an AABB accredited laboratory. 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. A legal paternity DNA test will hold up in court for such matters as child support or to change the name on a birth certificate. This test must be performed using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Port Saint Lucie DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Port Saint Lucie FL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Port Saint Lucie 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. Please call our customer service team to help you book your appointment over the phone, or set up your appointment easily online.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Port Saint Lucie, plus many more locations throughout Florida and across the United States. During registration, we'll show you the nearest locations for DNA testing so you can choose the site that's most convenient. You'll also pick the times and days 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 Port Saint Lucie, FL was in 2017.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Port Saint Lucie.
Port Saint Lucie, Florida - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Florida law assumes the husband is the father when a baby is born to married parents. However, if the parents are not married, they must establish paternity, which can be done voluntarily or by the court.
When parents sign a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form, the alleged father becomes a legal father. After sixty days from signing this form, it is legally binding. During the sixty days, either parent has the right to retract it if they have proof of fraud or if extreme force was used.
Another option is a court order, which can be sought by the mother, the child, the alleged father, or even The Florida Department of Child Support Services. If this happens, the court usually orders a DNA test to prove whether the alleged father is the biological father. After the results come back, the judge can establish paternity.
DNA test reunites Florida family
Melissa Hall said her parents gave her up for adoption because she was a "brown baby." They were college students, and her mom was White Hispanic. Although she loved her adoptive parents, she wanted to know about her biological parents too. She took a DNA test that connected her to her cousins and reconnected her with her family from Florida!
Melissa sent messages to each of her cousins. When they responded, they started to tell her more about her father. They communicated from a distance for two years until finally they met in Florida. The connection was strong right away. She got to see pictures of her father and grandfather, but unfortunately, they both passed away. Melissa was sad to hear this news but still could not be happier to get to know her dad's side of the family.
Last updated 8/22/2022
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
9164 S US Hwy 1 Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952Neighborhoods In and Around Port Saint Lucie That We Serve
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