DNA Testing Locations - Essex, IL

Paternity, Child Custody, Court

With 30 testing centers in the Essex area, we offer drug and alcohol testing for employment, probation and DOT requirements. Additional services include DOT consortium enrollment, DNA Testing and background checks. Order your tests and services online or call (800) 221-4291.

30 DNA-Testing Centers in Essex

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5775 E State Hwy 113

9.94 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
5775 E State Hwy 113
Coal City, IL 60416

350 N Wall St

15.69 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
350 N Wall St
Kankakee, IL 60901

230 W John Casey Rd

15.91 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
230 W John Casey Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

175 E Bethel Dr,

16.25 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 6:30 AM-1:30 PM • Sat: 7:00 AM-10:00 AM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
175 E Bethel Dr,
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

400 S Kennedy Dr Ste 700

16.27 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
400 S Kennedy Dr Ste 700
Bradley, IL 60915

500 W Court St

16.78 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
500 W Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901

27240 W Saxony Dr

17.27 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
27240 W Saxony Dr
Channahon, IL 60410

100 Gore Rd Ste H Attn Occupational Health

18.38 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
100 Gore Rd Ste H Attn Occupational Health
Morris, IL 60450

24441 W Eames St

18.65 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
24441 W Eames St
Channahon, IL 60410

100 Gore Rd Ste H

19.22 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
100 Gore Rd Ste H
Morris, IL 60450

603 W Mondamin St

19.70 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
603 W Mondamin St
Minooka, IL 60447

2025 S Chicago St

22.13 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2025 S Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60436

611 Division St

22.41 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
611 Division St
Peotone, IL 60468

1360 Houbolt Rd

22.83 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1360 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431

1314 Houbolt Rd

22.89 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: ✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1314 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431

32 Uno Cir

24.11 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
32 Uno Cir
Joliet, IL 60435

1039 Brook Forest Ave

24.17 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1039 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404

333 Madison St

24.38 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
333 Madison St
Joliet, IL 60435

310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102,

24.42 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102,
Joliet, IL 60435

330 Madison St Ste B2

24.46 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
330 Madison St Ste B2
Joliet, IL 60435

2100 Glenwood Ave

24.52 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2100 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435

2000 Glenwood Ave

24.53 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2000 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435

750 Essington Rd

24.82 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
750 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435

800 N Larkin Ave

25.09 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
800 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435

1051 Essington Rd Ste 140

25.16 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1051 Essington Rd Ste 140
Joliet, IL 60435

621 E Lincoln Hwy

26.13 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
621 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451

16101 Weber Rd

26.69 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
16101 Weber Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403

2306 Essington Rd

26.72 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2306 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435

On-site Only

27.37 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
On-site Only
Plainfield, IL 60586

21035 S La Grange Rd

27.90 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
21035 S La Grange Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423

How It Works

Legal DNA test – when needing a DNA test for paternity, child custody or any court ordered purpose a legal DNA test must be performed at a testing center, the child/children and the alleged father will be scheduled to go to one of our many testing centers nationwide with appropriate documentation, identification, and the test will be performed by a qualified DNA test collector who will then send the specimen to a certified AABB laboratory. Results will be available in approximately 10 days after the laboratory receives the specimen.

Non-legal DNA test -this test is performed for informational purposes only, a DNA certified test kit will be sent to the purchaser via regular mail or overnight delivery. The kit will include clear instructions of how to perform the DNA test, the purchaser will utilize an oral fluid swab for the child/children and alleged father. upon completion the specimen will be placed in a prepaid delivery envelope and sent to our AABB certified laboratory. Results will be available in approximately 10 days after the specimens are received at the laboratory. Please remember the non-legal DNA test cannot be used in a court of law or for any legal purpose.

Essex DNA Testing

DNA Testing Services Available at Our Essex, IL Labs:

DNA testing provides vital insights into familial connections and genetic history, empowering individuals with clarity about their lineage. For residents in Essex, IL, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers comprehensive DNA testing services encompassing paternity, ancestry, and genetic analysis. We prioritize accuracy and confidentiality, utilizing certified AABB labs to deliver results you can count on. Whether you're confirming parentage or tracing your heritage, our Essex locations ensure convenience and efficiency, helping you uncover answers about your biological roots and family dynamics. Contact us today to explore your DNA testing options, and embark on a journey towards understanding your genetic profile.

Testing Types Available:

Legal DNA Testing

Our Legal DNA Testing includes paternity, maternity, and sibling tests, all conducted to meet legal standards. These tests adhere to AABB protocols, ensuring results are admissible in court and recognized for their accuracy and reliability.

Non-Legal DNA Testing

Non-Legal DNA Testing caters to personal inquiries, including leisure ancestry and genetic health insights. While not court-admissible, these tests provide detailed genetic information to satisfy personal curiosity or family research needs.

How Our DNA Testing Works

Start your DNA testing process by visiting one of our Essex, IL collection centers. Our certified specialists will guide you through a simple sample collection, ensuring correct procedure and minimizing discomfort.

Once collected, your sample is sent to our accredited labs. Expert lab technicians conduct detailed DNA sequencing and analysis, looking for unique genetic markers that provide the answers you seek.

Within 3-5 days, you'll receive your comprehensive results, delivered confidentially. Our reports are clear, concise, and designed to give you the confidence and clarity you need for your genetic queries.

Accuracy and Reliability

Our DNA testing is backed by strict quality controls, ensuring top-tier accuracy. We exclusively use AABB-accredited labs, recognized for methodological excellence and certified precision in every DNA test performed.

By adhering to ISO standards and implementing rigorous chain-of-custody procedures, we assure integrity and reliability in our genetic testing services, providing dependable results for any DNA inquiry.

Common Reasons for DNA Testing in Essex

Establishing parentage for custody/support.
Establishing legal parentage is essential in custody and support matters, where precise and court-ready DNA evidence is needed. This information empowers legal authorities to make sound judgments concerning parental duties and ensures the financial welfare of children.

Confirming familial relationships.
DNA testing plays a crucial role in verifying familial bonds, resolving uncertainties among relatives such as siblings and grandparents. These genetic insights not only clarify inheritance matters but also reinforce family ties through authenticated biological connections.

Immigration cases requiring proof of biological relationships.
Genetic testing is vital for immigration, providing necessary biological proof for visa or citizenship applications. These legally binding results are accepted by immigration officials, smoothing the path for family reunification while minimizing bureaucratic hold-ups.

Adoption cases or identifying unknown biological relatives.
In adoption scenarios, DNA analysis assists in discovering unknown biological relatives. For adoptees, this can mean gaining understanding of their genetic lineage, leading to emotional closure, insights into health backgrounds, and a stronger grasp of personal history.

Genealogy and ancestry exploration.
Genealogical DNA testing reveals detailed ancestry information, allowing individuals to explore ethnic roots and distant kin. These genetic findings help piece together the family tree and nurture a deeper affinity with one's cultural heritage and ancestral origins.

Essex Legal and Court-Admissible Testing

At Accredited Drug Testing, our DNA assessments comply with Kankakee County's legal standards, crucial for validity in family cases. We maintain rigorous chain-of-custody processes, ensuring the results are court-recognized for Essex, IL, delivered through labs meeting legal benchmarks.

Identifying accurate family connections is imperative in court scenarios in Essex, IL. Our DNA testing aligns with Kankakee County’s legal standards, providing comprehensive documentation that verifies sample integrity, protecting the legal validity of your DNA results.

By adhering to Kankakee County's legal standards, our testing gives clarity and assurance in intricate family disputes. Residents of Essex, IL, trust our testing accuracy and legal documentation to resolve custody battles, inheritance claims, and paternity questions swiftly and fairly.

Essex Illinois Community Resources

Kankakee County Circuit Court
Handles family law matters, including custody disputes and inheritance cases in Essex, IL.

Illinois Department of Human Services
Offers resources and guidelines for legal processes involving DNA testing in the state.

Kankakee County Bar Association
Connects you with family law attorneys experienced in handling cases requiring DNA evidence.

USCIS Illinois Offices
Provides information on immigration processes requiring legitimate DNA test results.

Kankakee County Health Department
Offers public health information and resources concerning genetic testing services.

Kankakee Community College - Legal Studies
Provides education and resources for legal processes, useful for understanding DNA's role in law.

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Essex 5 Panel Drug Test

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Accredited Drug Testing provides access to DNA collection locations nationwide. In most cases, individuals can be scheduled at a site close to their home, workplace, attorney’s office, or court jurisdiction for convenience.
Yes, if it is ordered as a legal paternity DNA test and collected under strict chain-of-custody procedures. During a legal test, each tested party’s identity is verified, the collector documents the handoff of the swabs, and the lab issues a report suitable for court, child support enforcement, and other official proceedings.
Accredited Drug Testing also offers non-legal DNA testing. This option still compares DNA profiles but does not require the same level of identity documentation or chain of custody. These results are for personal knowledge and are typically not intended for courtroom use.
Immigration-related DNA testing is used to confirm a claimed biological relationship, such as parent and child, when other documentation is incomplete or unavailable. Properly collected and documented DNA samples can be submitted as supporting evidence in visa or residency applications.
Most DNA tests use a painless cheek swab (buccal swab). A trained collector swabs the inside of the cheek to collect cells containing each person’s DNA. In legal and immigration cases, this process is witnessed, logged, and sealed to protect the integrity of the results.
Yes. Results are released only to the authorized requesting party, such as the tested adult, legal guardian, attorney, court/probation contact, or designated immigration representative. All results are handled under strict confidentiality and documented securely.
Yes. Accredited Drug Testing provides relationship DNA tests, including grandparent DNA tests, sibling tests, avuncular (aunt/uncle) tests, and other kinship analyses. These tests help establish or confirm a biological relationship when one or both biological parents cannot participate.
In many cases, DNA collection appointments can be arranged quickly to meet legal timelines, court dates, immigration requests, or custody hearings. The collection is performed at an approved location and then sent for laboratory processing.

Customer Reviews

Extremely polite

They were very fast extremely polite walked you through every detail of the process if you had any questions they had no problems answering

Billy Williams - 2/19/2025

ADT is truly the best

Where do I start?!! ADT is truly the best!! I had the pleasure of speaking with Tori today! She was excellent, professional and truly went above and beyond in her kind, compassionate care and commitment to providing me with the best service possible. I was in such a time crunch, but I was able to call, order the test, pay for it over the phone and get the test I needed within the hour. Not only did this put my mind at ease, they saved my job!! I am forever grateful for this team of hard workers, that care, with such great work ethics! Thank you from the very bottom of my heart!!! If you need a drug, alcohol, etc… screening, this team will be your lifesavers!!

Sarah Patterson - 4/8/2025

Had very fast and good service

Had very fast and good service, was able to get an appointment same day with the nearest facility. My questions were answered thoroughly but quick. Definitely recommend

Jacob Matzke - 11/19/2024


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