DNA Test - Prescott Valley, AZ
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Prescott Valley, Arizona at 2 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (928) 399-3515 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 your Prescott Valley DNA test appointment online. Our legal DNA test results can be used in court for matters such as: child support, birth certificates, and custody cases. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We also offer home DNA test kits for peace of mind. DNA can be tested from hair, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Prescott Valley, Arizona
Types of DNA Tests at our Prescott Valley, Arizona 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 Prescott Valley DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Prescott Valley AZ
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley, plus many more locations throughout Arizona 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. The first DNA test we performed in Prescott Valley, AZ was in 2017.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Prescott Valley.
Prescott Valley, Arizona - DNA Testing
How to Establish Paternity in Arizona
Under Arizona law, there are three primary ways to establish a child's legal paternity:
Prescott Valley residents can begin a court action by filing a Petition for Paternity, Legal Decision-Making, Parenting Time and Child Support, which can be found on the Yavapai County Self-Service website.
Benefits of Establishing Legal Paternity
According to family law experts at Willison Law, PC, which serves clients in Prescott Valley and the surrounding area, there are several important reasons to establish a child's legal paternity. Doing so allows a child's father to establish his rights to visitation and/or custody of the child, and the mother secures the right to receive financial support for the child.
Without the legal establishment of paternity, a father has no obligation to pay child support; however, he can also risk losing the ability to see the child, as visitation is not guaranteed. In addition, establishing legal paternity gives the child access to both parent's Social Security and veterans' benefits, life and health issuance benefits, and more.
The Role of DNA Testing in Establishing Paternity
When both parents agree to sign an Affidavit of Paternity, a DNA test is not required. However, if there is any doubt about the identity of the child's father, a DNA test can help resolve the matter. According to experts at Hildebrand Law, which serves clients in the Prescott Valley area, if a DNA test shows there is a 95% or greater chance a man is the child's father, the judge can use this to presume paternity. In this case, a man who still disputes the results has the burden of proof to show he's not the father using clear and convincing evidence.
Last updated 5/22/2023
Locations
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7732 E Florentine Rd Prescott Valley, AZ 86314Neighborhoods In and Around Prescott Valley That We Serve
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