DNA Test - Surprise, AZ
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Surprise, Arizona at 3 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (602) 357-9759 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 Surprise 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 - Surprise, Arizona
Types of DNA Tests at our Surprise, Arizona 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 Surprise 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 Surprise AZ
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Surprise 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 Surprise, plus many more locations throughout Arizona and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Surprise. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Surprise , AZ 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. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Surprise as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in Surprise.
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Surprise, AZ: Establishing paternity
In Arizona, when parents are not married, it is essential to establish paternity legally. It must be established before the child support court order can be established. A Hospital Paternity Program works with DCSS and helps parents develop paternity right after the baby is born at the hospital. Parents need to sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP), and then the birth recorders or nurses help them legally establish their child's paternity.
Another option is establishing paternity by a court hearing. Parents usually pick this option when one party is not cooperative. The judge will likely ask the alleged father and the child to take a DNA test to prove paternity, and if the father is identified through DNA testing, the judge can legally establish it.
Benefits of establishing paternity in Surprise, Arizona
When unwed parents establish paternity in Surprise, Arizona, they give their children multiple benefits. Some of these benefits can include:
Besides the benefits a child may gain, there are also benefits for parents. Once paternity is established, they can also establish child support, visitation hours, and custody. Establishing paternity means both parents have the same rights and responsibilities towards their child.
Challenging paternity in Surprise, AZ
The ability to challenge an AOP signed by another man is limited in Arizona. However, suppose you are the biological father and have proof (like a legal DNA test that says you are the birth father). In that case, you should act quickly to ensure you establish paternity. Without it, you will not have any rights toward the child. Even in this scenario, establishing paternity may not be easy, so it is best to be advised by family lawyers.
Last updated 10/13/2022
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