Rochester, NY 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 2 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (585) 312-2796 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.
A physician's prescription is required for a DNA test in the State of New York. Non-legal DNA testing is not available in the State of New York. Additional lab fees per person must be paid directly to the laboratory that processes the test.
Types of DNA Tests at our Rochester, New York 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 NY
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 York 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, NY 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 Rochester, NY was in 2017.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
Rochester.
Rochester, New York - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Rochester, NY
Unmarried individuals can file a paternity petition to the Family court to establish paternity. When there is no agreement about paternity, the court will usually order genetic testing. The petition will be dismissed if the DNA test shows the man is not the biological father. If the alleged father is a birth father, then the court will issue an Order of Filiation stating the birth father is the legal father.
If both parents agree on paternity, there is no need to file a petition to the Family court, and they can sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity. They can do this immediately after the baby is born at the hospital or before the child turns 21.
DNA test helps Rochester woman reunite with her sister after more than 70 years
It was a summer love. He was seventeen and got drafted into World War II. The mother found out soon after that she was pregnant with Mary-Ellen.
Mary-Ellen began her search for her father in 1987, but she was unsuccessful in locating him. Instead, years later, she found her long-lost sister Mary-Margaret.
For Mary-Ellen, this felt like closure because she was 77 and thinks it is quite late to be looking for the father. Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevented them from meeting immediately, she was delighted to connect with her sister on the phone. Eventually, they were able to arrange a meeting and had a heart-warming experience at the airport. Mary-Margaret said that even if the DNA test did not prove they were sisters, she could feel they were family.
And what is the plan for these two sisters? They organized a birthday party. After that, they want to spend time together, get to know each other, and celebrate that they found each other even after many years.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Rochester, New York
