Richmond, CA is home to Health Street, where you can come to get a DNA test or paternity test. We work with multiple parties or individuals, so you can sign up for yourself or another person. Choose from our wide selection of DNA tests. Once you have picked a test, simply select a clinic, and register online.
Our facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (510) 513-6526 or register on our website. The authorization barcode will be sent right away to you or the person that you are testing; then, just come right in. The test can be used in court for child support or to change a birth certificate, or for simple peace of mind.
Types of DNA Tests at our Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Richmond 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 Richmond, plus many more locations
throughout California and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Richmond. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Richmond, 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. We have provided DNA
tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Richmond as
well as communities all across the nation.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
Richmond.
Richmond, California - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Richmond, California
If the parents were unwed when the child was conceived and born, they must establish paternity for the child to officially have both parents. Parents have several options to establish paternity in Richmond, California, including signing a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDP), going to the Local Child Support Services, or going to court.
When there is no question about who the biological father is, parents sign the VDP at the hospital after the mother gives birth. The hospital staff usually helps them complete and submit the form. After that, the child will officially have two legal parents.
Others may be unsure about the biological father's identity, or they may not cooperate with each other. These parents often go to court to have the judge establish paternity. Going to court often involves the judge ordering a DNA test to prove paternity. Once the judge receives the DNA results from the laboratory, they use this information to help determine paternity. After that, the judge can also establish custody, visitation, and child support if necessary.
Richmond, CA: Challenging paternity
Either parent can dispute paternity if it was not already established. For example, if the mother says the man is the father, but he disagrees, he can request genetic testing to prove whether he is the father. In a same-sex situation, the person who was served with a Petition to Establish a Parental Relationship can dispute it if they do not want to be the child's other parent.
However, family and paternity laws can be very complicated, and if a court has already established paternity, it can be too late to dispute it. Sometimes, even if the DNA test says someone is not the birth parent, the law may declare them as the legal father. It is best to consult a family law facilitator when disputing already established paternity.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Richmond, California
