DNA Test - Redlands, CA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Redlands, California at our centrally located testing laboratory. Call (657) 387-7646 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 a 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.
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DNA Test - Redlands, California
Types of DNA Tests at our Redlands, California 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 Redlands 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 Redlands CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Redlands 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 Redlands, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Redlands. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Redlands, CA 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. The first DNA test we performed in Redlands, CA was in 2018.
Redlands, California - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
Redlands paternity lawyers at the Law Offices of Kimberly Prendergast explain that by establishing paternity, parents sign an official court document stating the child's legal parents. "Once a person is established as a legal parent of the child, they will have all the rights and responsibilities of a parent," explains the law firm, "As such, establishing parentage is necessary before custody, visitation, or child support pertaining to the other parent can be ordered by the court."
The Importance of Establishing Paternity in Redlands, CA
Establishing paternity is important for all parties involved, especially for the child. A child with two legal parents has the opportunity to develop an emotional bond with both parents and receive the same benefits as a child born to married parents. Once paternity is established, the child gains access to financial support from both parents and legal documentation for both parents, has both parents on the birth certificate, and has access to family medical records, inheritance, social security, and other available benefits.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Redlands, CA
Unmarried parents in Redlands, CA can establish paternity by signing a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage or Paternity stating they are the child's legal parents. This legal form can be difficult to undo, so parents must be sure about paternity. If there are any doubts about the child's biological father, the form should not be signed until a DNA test proves paternity. Parents can also establish paternity through a court order, and the judge may order a DNA test to determine the child's father. DNA samples are taken from a cheek swab inside the mouth. In Redlands, DNA samples must be analyzed in a certified laboratory; the court does not accept in-home tests or testing in a private medical facility.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Redlands, California
255 Terracina Blvd Suite 106 Redlands, CA 92373Neighborhoods Served in Redlands
Additional Services
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: