Health Street provides DNA testing in Roseville, California at 2 conveniently located testing laboratories. Register now, or call us at (916) 581-4954 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 an appointment for a DNA test quickly and easily. The parties can come together or you can set up separate appointments. Grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing are also available. Legal DNA tests are done at our testing centers. Peace of mind DNA tests can be done at home by cheek swab, hair, or fingernails.
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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:
The type of DNA test you order depends on your needs. For example:
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.
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 Roseville DNA testing technicians are trained to follow these guidelines so that the results will be legally admissible.
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Roseville 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 Roseville, plus many more locations throughout California 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.
Health Street has been performing DNA testing nationally since 2010. The first DNA test in Roseville, CA performed by Health Street was in 2018.
Our dedication to excellence includes our commitment to provide compassionate services and to helping people obtain the accurate DNA testing in Roseville that they need.
Establishing paternity in Roseville, California, is essential for unmarried parents. The father has no responsibilities or rights toward the child until paternity has been established. Fortunately, establishing paternity can be pretty straightforward. If parents agree about the biological father, they can sign a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage at the hospital when the child is born.
Another option for establishing paternity is going to court and having the judge determine the biological and legal father. When parents are unsure about the child's biological father, they often choose to go to court. The judge will usually ask the alleged father and the child to undergo a DNA test, which involves a cheek swab that is quick and painless. Based on the results, the judge can easily determine whether the man is the biological father or not.
DNA determines everyone's physical characteristics. Some of it we inherit from our mother and some from our father. People do DNA testing to establish paternity because it is an easy way to determine whether two people are related. Experts can decide on a father's parental relationship by comparing the DNA coding of the child and the father.
For example, if the man is unsure about being the father, he can request a genetic test to find out. Most often, DNA tests are done with a cheek swab. It is important to note that courts usually do not accept at-home tests as court-admissible evidence. The judge will usually order DNA testing and provide parents with details about where to go for them.
Establishing paternity holds many rights and responsibilities for the father, but it also has many benefits for the child. Some benefits for the child can include financial support, medical insurance, having both parents' names on the birth certificate, inheritance, and access to medical history.
Health Street offers a variety of other services, including: