DNA Test - Porter, TX
Health Street provides DNA testing in Porter, Texas at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (281) 612-6514 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.
Schedule 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 - Porter, Texas
Types of DNA Tests at our Porter, Texas 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 Porter DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Porter TX
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Porter 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 Porter, plus many more locations throughout Texas 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.
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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 Porter as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Porter.
DNA Testing Porter TX
Establishing Paternity in Porter, TX
When an unmarried Porter, TX couple has a child, it's important they establish legal paternity as soon as possible. By doing so, the biological father will gain legal paternal rights and his name will be allowed on the child's birth certificate. In the state of Texas, parents can establish paternity in one of two ways, either by filing an Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP) or through a court order.
An Acknowledgment of Paternity is a voluntary form that's presented to both parents at the hospital following a child's birth. This form should only be completed if there is zero doubt in the child's paternity or if DNA paternity testing has already been completed. If one parent encounters difficulty establishing paternity with the other, it's recommended they file a paternity petition in Montgomery County Family Court.
By establishing paternity through a court order, a judge will request the use of DNA testing to accurately determine if the presumed father is the biological father. If proven correct, then paternity will be legally established in the state of Texas.
Paternity Programs in Porter, TX
The state of Texas created the Texas Paternity Registry Program to protect the rights of local men who believe they have potentially fathered a child. The database requires that a Notice of Intent to Claim Paternity is filed with the state within 31 days of the child's birth to be inputted into the database. Once properly filed with the state, a Porter man will be notified of any legal proceedings involving the child.
These legal proceedings can include adoption or court hearings involving the removal of parental rights from the mother. Upon notification, the Porter man can claim paternity and receive legal rights if the courts determine him to be a suitable guardian.
Experts in Porter, TX Say…
Following the legal establishment of paternity, a Porter family may require the assistance of the court to establish a custody agreement. According to Porter family law attorney, Brian McNamara, the state of Texas typically requires mediation before a child custody hearing commences. This period involves the decision of various choices for the child, such as education and religion. From here, a judge will assess various factors to construct a custody agreement that works in the best interest of the child.
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