Grandparent DNA Test
Health Street's Grandparent DNA Test determines paternity without the alleged father being present. This test is ordered when the father is not willing or able to come in for a cheek swab.
4.9 out of 5 stars (16 reviews)
When seeking to establish paternity between a child and a man who is not available for testing, either due to death, incarceration, or unwillingness to test, a grandparent DNA test can be used instead. Here’s how it works: we need at least three of the following four people to provide a cheek swab: the child, the mother, and either of the child’s paternal grandparents. If both of the grandparents can come in, it’s even better. (Note that if the mother is not willing to get swabbed, we need both grandparents).
In order to use the results for legal purposes, such as social security benefits, birth certificate changes, etc., you must come in to one of our clinics to get the cheek swabs performed by one of our professional technicians. DNA testing is by appointment only, but scheduling is very flexible. If you don’t need the results for any legal purpose, you can also opt for our home test (not available in NY).
It takes 5 or 6 business days to get your results in most cases. Results come via email first, and then in the mail. Health Street’s price for Grandparent DNA Tests are the best in the nation! Call us to set up an appointment, or book it online now. Our scheduling department will set up your appointment based on when and where you wish to test. Furthermore, the parties can test together, at the same clinic and at the same time, or separately, at different clinics and/or at different times. We’ll send you an email with your appointment information.
If the times or locations in your appointment letter don’t work for you, we’ll make changes, at no charge. At your appointment, all adults must bring in photo ID and one other form of identification. The child, if under 18, can be identified by a birth certificate, a social security card, or, if the former items are not available, by hospital discharge papers.
NY residents must provide doctor’s prescription for all DNA tests, and must pay $45/person lab fee directly to lab.
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16 Ratings
4.9 out of 5 stars.
By Lequita Sterling Ross on May 28, 2020
Fast and easy
By Frances J on May 6, 2020
I love the fast response an results of my paternity test
By karen Dickson on February 25, 2020
Im happy with the company and the person whom booked the appointment, however, the lab core personnel was not friendly, acted like they didnt no what to do and made me feel very un easy at the apt. My grandson cried the entire time we were in the office , my point is that babies yes cry but even his senses picked up the worker was not friendly. Im glad the test was sent to you ... I would not recommend this location to anyone. Let me say again the customer service to set this test up was nice informative an answered all questions. The staff at lab core shows they are not happy with there job!
By Sadat haye on February 12, 2020
Very professional staff
By Catina Perry on January 10, 2020
Customer service was excellent.I used lab Corp services out of Fayetteville,NC for DNA testing. I highly recommend this service especially my representative Quevea James she was awesome!!
By Jhermaine Vejano on July 12, 2019
Customer Service really helped me with what I needed right away, they were really helpful and the clinic I was sent to was clean. Got my results in 4 days!
By Bertresa Teasley on February 14, 2019
Helpful and very polite
By Gloria hicks on April 30, 2018
I am absolutely grateful when i called in Ms james was so helpful..she explained different types of testing we could have done. Thank you for being clear and concise. This was first time having to be involved in such an ordeal..as grandparents we want what is best for our grandchildren at this time.
By Cardea Covington on January 8, 2018
Was very helpful
By Jennifer Vazquez on November 3, 2017
excellent customer service!
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