DNA Test - Rochester, NH
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Rochester, New Hampshire at a centrally located testing laboratory. Register now, or call us at (603) 952-3438 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 Rochester 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 - Rochester, New Hampshire
Types of DNA Tests at our Rochester, New Hampshire 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 Rochester 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 Rochester NH
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Rochester 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 Rochester, plus many more locations throughout New Hampshire and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Rochester. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Rochester , NH 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Rochester, the state of Rochester, New Hampshire, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Rochester, NH was in 2020.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to understand the DNA testing needs of our clients. We strive to provide the most accurate, fast, and conclusive paternity tests in Rochester.
Rochester, NH - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
"There are many benefits to establishing paternity," said Russman Law, paternity lawyers serving Rochester and Strafford County. "It is important for a child to know their parents for both emotional and financial reasons. When the paternity of the father is identified, they can be held responsible for child support, insurance coverage, and other costs of raising the child. A person who is established as the father of a child also has the right to request custody or visitation with them."
Establishing Paternity in Rochester, NH
There are two ways unmarried parents can establish paternity in Rochester. If the parents agree on the child's biological father, they can sign a Paternity Affidavit, a voluntary form stating the child's legal father. The form must be notarized and filed with the New Hampshire Department of Health. Parents can find the Rochester location at 150 Wakefield Street, Suite 22.
If a parent denies or disputes paternity, they can begin a paternity action to establish paternity through the court, and the judge may require a DNA test to prove the child's biological father. A mother, an alleged father, the child's legal guardian, or the state of New Hampshire can open a paternity case.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Rochester, NH
If either parent denies or has doubts about the child's biological father, they should not sign a Paternity Affidavit until using DNA testing to prove paternity. Once the results determine that a man is the father, parents can choose to sign the voluntary form. If establishing paternity through a court order, the judge may order a DNA test. If the test does not exclude the man from being the child's father, the court takes steps to establish paternity. Once paternity is established, the father can add his name to the birth certificate and the parents can seek visitation, custody, and child support orders.
Last updated 10/18/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Rochester, New Hampshire
11 Whitehall Rd Rochester, NH 03867Neighborhoods In and Around Rochester That We Serve
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