Westminster, CO 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 (720) 943-5762 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 Westminster, Colorado 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 Westminster 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 Westminster CO
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Westminster 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 Westminster, plus many more locations
throughout Colorado and all across the United States.
Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Westminster. We'll show you the
nearest locations
to get a DNA test in Westminster, CO 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 Westminster, CO was in 2020.
Dedicated to Excellence
We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in
Westminster.
Westminster, Colorado - DNA Testing
Establishing paternity in Westminster, Colorado
Parents have two options to establish paternity in Westminster, Colorado. If they are unwed but both agree on who the biological father is, they can sign the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VAP). Once signed, they can add the father's name to the child's birth certificate. If either parent changes their mind after signing the VAP, they have sixty days to revoke it. After that, the court must be involved to make any changes to legally established parentage.
Sometimes, parents do not agree on the biological father and choose to go to court so the judge can establish paternity. The judge can request a DNA test to prove whether the alleged father is the biological father. The judge can also establish visitation rights, custody, child support, health insurance, and payments for court costs, including genetic testing fees.
Westminster, Colorado: Benefits of establishing paternity
Multiple benefits come with establishing paternity. One of them is undoubtedly financial support from both parents, but the child can also get other benefits, such as:
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Health or life insurance benefits
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Veteran's or disability benefits, if applicable
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Knowing both parents and having both their names on the birth certificate
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Sense of identity
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Access to medical history from both sides of the family
Also, for men who want to be in the child's life, establishing paternity will give them rights for visitation and custody, or they may even request joint custody with the mother. Legal paternity can give the father equal rights in decisions about education, healthcare, welfare, or religious upbringing.
In addition to these benefits, children that know both parents are usually more emotionally stable, which can lead to healthier lives. Studies have shown that kids with both parents are less likely to have early pregnancies, end up in jail, or not finish school. Generally, they have a better chance of a good quality of life.
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in Westminster, Colorado
