DNA Test - San Leandro, CA
Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in San Leandro, California at 3 testing laboratories. Call (510) 513-6527 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 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 - San Leandro, California
Types of DNA Tests at our San Leandro, 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 San Leandro 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 San Leandro CA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our San Leandro 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 San Leandro, plus many more locations throughout California and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in San Leandro. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro, CA was in 2018.
San Leandro, California - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in San Leandro, CA
Unmarried parents from San Leandro, California, can establish paternity in several ways. Most commonly, they either sign the Voluntarily Declaration of Parentage (VDP) or go to court and let the judge establish paternity.
The easiest way of establishing paternity, if neither parent has any doubts or reasons why they would not want to establish paternity, is to sign the VDP after the child is born at the hospital. Hospital staff can help smooth the process and file the document.
However, parents sometimes disagree about paternity or want to establish child support, custody, or visitation hours. In these cases, many parents go through the court to establish paternity. Establishing paternity in court often involves genetic testing of the alleged father and the child. Usually, it is done as a simple cheek swab, so it is painless and quick. Once the DNA results return, the judge may consider them while establishing paternity. From there, child support, custody, and visitation hours can also be established if necessary.
San Leandro, California: Benefits of establishing paternity
For the child, it is essential to establish paternity. Knowing both parents and having the opportunity to build a bond with them can give the child multiple benefits they would not have without establishing paternity.
Some of the advantages for the child can include:
Establishing paternity can also benefit the father. He can gain rights and responsibilities toward the child, such as spending time with his child, making decisions about their lives, and building a bond with them.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in San Leandro, California
13847 E 14th Street Suite 100 San Leandro, CA 94577Neighborhoods in San Leandro Served by our Clinics
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