Toms River, NJ 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 6 facilities perform paternity tests, sibling studies, aunt or uncle testing, and other DNA tests. Call (732) 338-2915 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 Toms River, New Jersey 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 Toms River 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 Toms River NJ
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Toms River 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 Toms River, plus many more locations
throughout New Jersey and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Toms River. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Toms River, NJ 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
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered
DNA tests in Toms River, the state of Toms River, New Jersey, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that
Health Street provided in Toms River, NJ was in 2019.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to understand the
DNA testing needs of our clients. We strive to provide the most accurate,
fast, and conclusive paternity tests in Toms River.
Toms River, New Jersey - DNA Testing
Experts Say...
Children have the right to know who their father is, just as fathers have the right to know if they are indeed the fathers," says Bronzino family attorneys. "From a non-financial standpoint, this basic knowledge provides not only insight into an existing medical history, but supports family ties that can lead to an ongoing healthy and nurturing relationship between a child and his or her father." The family lawyers, who serve Toms River and Ocean County, also say that establishing paternity allows children to know their father's side of the family and establish relationships with other relatives, like grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Proving Paternity for Child Custody Purposes in Toms River, NJ
When parents are married in Toms River, the husband is assumed to be the child's legal father, and paternity is automatically established. However, unmarried parents must establish paternity for the child to have a legal father. The easiest way to establish paternity in Toms River is by signing a Certificate of Parentage form, which should only be signed if both parents agree on paternity. If either parent questions paternity, they should not sign the form until they obtain DNA testing to prove paternity. In Toms River, if a DNA test shows a 95% probability or higher that a man is the father, he's presumed to be the child's biological father. If the parents don't agree to sign the voluntary paternity form, one parent can make an allegation of paternity, and the process to establish paternity begins within 90 days of the allegation.
The Importance of Establishing Paternity in Toms River, NJ
Establishing paternity ensures that the child receives available benefits from each parent. These include social security, veterans' benefits, inheritance, and medical insurance. It also protects the father's rights, allowing him to travel with the child, obtain visitation and custody orders, and develop a child-father relationship.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Toms River, New Jersey
