Sparks, NV 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 (775) 204-3745 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 Sparks, Nevada 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 Sparks 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 Sparks NV
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Sparks 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 Sparks, plus many more locations
throughout Nevada and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Sparks. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV was in 2015.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
Sparks.
Sparks, Nevada - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
The law office of Thomas C. Bradley, serving Sparks, NV, explains what it means to establish paternity. "Establishing paternity means identifying a child's biological father. In some cases, this is ordered by the courts to determine who is financially responsible for a child," says the law office. "In these cases, refusal to take a paternity test can result in a default judgment. In other cases, fathers seeking to become a part of a child's life, give the child a sense of family history, and entitle the child to the benefits of being a dependent will bring paternity suits in Nevada."
Establishing Paternity in Sparks, NV
In Sparks, NV, if a child is born while the parents are married or within ten months of a divorce, the husband is presumed to be the child's legal father, and paternity is automatically established. However, if a child is born to unmarried parents in Sparks, the parents must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. If both parents agree on paternity, they can sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity form. Both parents must sign the form, and they can go to court if they cannot agree to establish paternity voluntarily. Before going to court, either parent must start a paternity action.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Sparks, NV
If the alleged father questions or denies paternity, DNA testing is used to determine whether he's the child's father. If the father denies paternity in a paternity case, the court will order a DNA test. In Sparks, refusing DNA testing is considered an admission of parentage, and the court will determine paternity. DNA test samples can determine paternity with more than a 99% probability that the man is the father.
