DNA Testing In Alabama
Alabama Paternity Testing
DNA testing in Alabama is a straighforward, and easy, process. Testing a suspected father and child directly is not always necessary to determine who is the biological father. We are aware that it might not always be practical. Using a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or sibling, we can also indirectly prove paternity.
We provide our clients with piece of mind because we are specialists in specific types of DNA testing in Alabama. Legal DNA testing is another service we provide. You may be wondering why we focus on tests related to family relationships and paternity. The explanation is that there are situations when testing for health problems and ancestry aren’t completely accurate.
Actually, we frequently offer services to people who receive an ancestry report indicating they may have located a long-lost family. After taking our authorized tests, about half of the cases conclude they are unrelated. When issues about domestic relationships are brought up, they typically don’t go away until the truth is revealed. We are here to help you through this period and to understand this.
Rules governing the kind of DNA tests that are available for direct-to-consumer testing vary by state. We provide DNA testing that is authorized for usage in Alabama. It is everyone’s right to choose what works for them. We honor any state laws as well, which can determine which tests are permissible.
Options For DNA Testing In Alabama
Please click on the test you are considering for additional information.
Our Legal DNA Testing Locations In Alabama
In every Alabama city or town, we provide at-home DNA test kits for use at home. The answers to your inquiries are identical based on the outcomes of our legal and at-home tests in Alabama.
Is an AABB legal DNA test required? Many Alabaman cities have one or more DNA collection locations nearby. To make it convenient for you to come from your home or place of business, we can set up an appointment for your legal DNA collection. Simply include the zip code for each person and the time you would like your DNA to be gathered when placing an order with us for a valid DNA test. Do you need to provide each person a different time or location? Not to worry, we can handle that for you!
See the list of cities/towns in Alabama near where we have a DNA collection center
- Alabaster
- Albertville
- Anniston
- Athens
- Auburn
- Bessemer
- Birmingham
- Calera
- Center Point
- Chelsea
- Cullman
- Daphne
- Hoover
- Hueytown
- Huntsville
- Madison
- Millbrook
- Mobile
- Montgomery
- Mountain Brook
- Muscle Shoals
- Northport
- Opelika
- Oxford
- Pelham
- Phenix City
- Prattville
- Prichard
- Saraland
- Scottsboro
- Selma
- Tillmans Corner
- Troy
- Trussville
- Tuscaloosa
- Vestavia Hills
Alabama Paternity Law
If you are seeking to prove paternity for legal reasons, it may be helpful to understand the legal statutes for Alabama regarding paternity. This information about Alabama paternity legal statutes is provided for general use only. Journey Genetic Testing does not provide legal advice or representation. We encourage you to research your state laws for the most current information, or contact a family law attorney.
Read Alabama’s Paternity Laws
Alabama Paternity Law: Section 26-17-13
Evidence relating to paternity; refusal to testify; immunity; evidence of intercourse with other men; medical and health care bills.
(a) Evidence relating to paternity may include any of the following:
(1) Evidence of sexual intercourse between the mother and alleged father at any possible time of conception.
(2) An expert’s opinion concerning the statistical probability of the alleged father’s paternity based upon the duration of the mother’s pregnancy.
(3) Genetic test (paternity test) results, weighed in accordance with evidence, if available, of the statistical probability of the alleged father’s paternity. Genetic test results which indicate a 97 percent or greater probability that the alleged father is the biological or natural father of the minor child shall create a presumption of paternity that the alleged father is in fact the father of the child. This presumption may be rebutted only by clear and convincing evidence.
(4) Medical or anthropological evidence relating to the alleged father’s paternity of the child based on tests performed by experts. If a man has been identified as a possible father of the child, the court may, and upon request of a party shall, require the child, the mother, and the man to submit to appropriate tests.
(5) All other evidence relevant to the issue of paternity of the child.
(b) Upon refusal of any witness, including a party, to testify under oath or produce evidence, or submit to genetic testing, the court may order him to testify under oath and produce evidence, including genetic testing, concerning all relevant facts. If the refusal is upon the ground that his testimony or evidence might tend to incriminate him, the court shall grant him immunity from all criminal liability on account of the testimony or evidence he is required to produce. An order granting immunity bars prosecution of the witness for any offense shown in whole or in part by testimony or evidence he is required to produce, except for perjury committed in his testimony. The refusal of a witness, who has been granted immunity to obey an order to testify or produce evidence shall be punishable as a civil contempt of the court.
(c) In an action against an alleged father, evidence offered by the alleged father with respect to another man who is not subject to the jurisdiction of the court concerning his sexual intercourse with the mother at or about the probable time of conception of the child is admissible in evidence only if the alleged father has undergone and made available to the court genetic tests the results of which do not exclude the possibility of the alleged father’s paternity of the child. A man who is identified and is subject to the jurisdiction of the court shall be made a defendant in the action.
(d) Medical and health care bills for expenses relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or genetic testing performed to obtain evidence of paternity may be submitted as proof of certain support and paternity establishment costs. Bills submitted shall be admissible as evidence without requiring third-party foundation testimony, and shall constitute prima facie evidence of the amounts incurred for services or for genetic testing performed to obtain evidence regarding paternity of the child.
(Acts 1984, No. 84-244, p. 375, §13; Acts 1994, No. 94-705, p. 1362, §1; Acts 1997, No. 97-447, p. 772, §11)
Required Probability of Paternity for Alabama Courts: 97%
Required Paternity Index: None
Ordering An At-Home DNA Test In Alabama Is Quick, Easy, And Private
You Order – We Ship Right Away
Once we receive your DNA test order, we will ship priority a customized DNA collection kit (first kit free). We will provide you a tracking number for your kit.
Collect And Return The DNA Samples:
Painless cheek swabs are provided to collect the DNA. The collection per person takes less than a minute. Return the DNA to our laboratory using the prepaid overnight FedEx label we provide (U.S.A. addresses).
Our Lab Performs The Specimen Analysis:
Once all DNA samples are received in lab, the testing begins. You will be notified by email once they have been received and give you a due date for your results.
We Deliver Your DNA Results:
We know you want these results quickly, so we will email your DNA results to the email address on file. If you ordered a printed copy they will be sent priority mail within one business day of emailing your results.
Frequently Asked Questions About DNA Testing In Alabama
The recognized and accepted process in Alabama for home paternity testing is very easy. People who take the home DNA test usually collect their DNA sample through a cheek swab, also called a buccal, swab. Rubbing the swab against the inside of the cheek painlessly collects the skin cells needed. Since we conduct two sets of tests on each buccal swab, there will be 4 swabs per person in your collection kit. Two swabs should be taken on each side of the mouth. Don’t smoke or drink coffee or tea for 30 minutes before the collection, and rinse the mouth with water. When you’re done, just put the samples in the envelope we provide.
For non-legal tests, the identity of the person(s) testing does not need to be disclosed, and a signed consent form is not necessary.
A cheek swab is the most common method of collection. Sometimes a test participant cant submit a sample because a family member is deceased, imprisoned or unavailable. For these reasons, we also offer forensic DNA processing services for other types of DNA samples, which are referred to as “non-standard samples.” Ear wax, hair (must have the root attached), discharge on a tissue, nail clippings, and toothbrushes are the most common forensic samples. A viability test is required on all non-standard samples, which requires an additional fee. For more information about the different items that can be tested, please click on NON-STANDARD DNA SAMPLES.
Unlike many locations outside of the U.S.A., almost all states will allow testing using non-standard samples. If you have a particular concern about this, please check the laws in your state.
What If One Of Us Lives In Alabama And The Other Person Lives In Another State?
A lot of test participants live too far apart to do the home DNA test using the same DNA kit. For these situations, we offer an option to have multiple collection kits shipped out. Simply choose the option for an additional address when you place your order. Upon selecting that option, we will send a second collection kit to the shipping address indicted for the additional kit(s). When your DNA samples and case information are received back in the lab, reference numbers and bar codes will link them together.
Our home paternity DNA test provides privacy and peace of mind with the DNA collection done in the comfort of your home. At home testing does not requires a third party DNA collector. If you need a legal paternity test for court or other legal reasons, we have over 3,500 collection locations in the USA. We are sure to have a collection site for a legal DNA collection near you. If that’s the case, you can just order our AABB-accredited DNA test for legal purposes. Learn more by clicking on
LEGAL DNA TESTS.
What If I Need To Prove Paternity In Alabama But The Father Is Not Available?
Paternity tests always give a clear yes or no answer. If the father is unavailable, there are other DNA tests we offer to determine paternity. For example, a sibling DNA test may be used to test for possible brothers and sisters. You can also perform a
grandparent DNA test for the alleged grandparent and grandchild. The aunt/uncle avuncular DNA test with a full sibling of the alleged parent would also be convincing. Consider a Y-DNA test if 2 men want to find out if they are related through the male line. This test is also always conclusive. If more than one paternal relative is available to participate in a DNA test, maybe a
family genetic reconstruction test. Not certain which choice is right for your situation? One of our Genetic Consultants would be glad to provide you help. Just give us a call at 1-855-362-5224.
Why Should I Use Journey Genetic Testing For My DNA Testing
We offer the best home paternity test and relationship DNA tests available in direct to consumer DNA testing. Our results are guaranteed to be 100% accurate. Our paternity test kit will provide a conclusive result. This will proves if a man is either the biological father of a child, or no
We offer the lowest price for a 24 marker AABB paternity test in the U.S.A. You can find a paternity test at CVS ®, Walgreens ®, Rite Aid ®, Target ®, and Walmart ® . Maybe when you see these drug store brands like Identigene ®, HomeDNA ® they appear to be a cheap option. Don’t be misled. All you are getting is a box that has instructions and swabs. A lab processing fee you still has to be payed (up to $139 additional) after you pay for the kit. You will end up paying MUCH more with a drugstore DNA test.
You will see a lot of different companies online selling home DNA test kits. It can be confusing when deciding which company you should choose. We believe, along with the thousands of satisfied clients we have served, that our 24 marker home DNA tests are a superior test. It is more accurate than the standard 16 marker paternity test offered by many competitors. If we are not able to get the strongest result with 24 markers, we will automatically upgrade the test and examine more markers until we are confident in the findings. There is no additional charge to you if we upgrade to a higher number of markers.
Our corporate headquarters, and our parent testing lab, are located with the United States. Our lab is the largest, most reputable, most accredited, and most trusted relational DNA paternity testing lab in the world. And finally, our at home DNA tests are less expensive that other companies offering lab direct prices, with results in just 1-2 days.