DNA testing collection site in Covington, Washington

DNA Testing in Covington, Washington - 16850 Se 272nd St Ste 219

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TestMark DNA - Covington

16850 Se 272nd St Ste 219

Covington, WA 98042

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Hours of Operation

Monday	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

TestMark DNA schedules legal (chain-of-custody) DNA collections in Covington at 16850 SE 272nd St, Suite 219, inside Covington Clinic North, a Valley Medical Center specialty building. It sits on Kent-Kangley Road just east of the SR 18 Covington exit, and every collection is ordered and booked through TestMark DNA before your visit.

Covington Clinic North, the Valley Medical Center specialty building at 16850 SE 272nd Street, is where this collection site operates, in Suite 219. The rest of the building is outpatient specialty care: Valley lists cardiology, endocrinology, ENT, mammography, podiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology, sleep medicine and urology at this address, with its ENT clinic in Suite 100 and urology in Suite 200. Your collection is with the lab in Suite 219, not at those clinic desks. SE 272nd Street doubles as Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516). MultiCare Covington Medical Center, a separate hospital campus, is farther east on the same road at 17700 SE 272nd Street, so check the street number before you park.

King County Metro Route 168, the Maple Valley, Timberlane and Kent Station line, runs along SE 272nd Street with a stop at 169th Pl SE, so the site works for people coming by bus from Kent or from Maple Valley to the east. Sounder train riders can transfer to the 168 at Kent Station. Drivers on I-5 take exit 142A for Hwy 18 East, then leave SR 18 at the Covington/SE 272nd St exit. Eastbound drivers turn right onto SE 272nd and westbound drivers turn left; the clinic is a short way east of the interchange.

TestMark DNA's Covington collection site is in Suite 219 of Covington Clinic North, at 16850 Southeast 272nd Street.

DNA testing requirements in Washington

Washington does not require a prescription or doctor's order for a DNA paternity test. Under RCW 26.26A.200, the woman who gave birth and an alleged genetic father, intended parent or presumed parent may sign an acknowledgment of parentage. It must be filed with the state registrar of vital statistics at the Department of Health to be valid, and once filed it is equivalent to an adjudication of parentage, conferring all the rights and duties of a parent. The filing step is the one people most often miss. For a result to be used in court, the test has to be performed by an accredited laboratory with a completed chain-of-custody form, which means samples are collected at a certified site and everyone tested shows government ID. A home kit gives you a private answer but is not accepted for child support, custody or a birth certificate change. Call and we will confirm which test your situation needs.

About this Covington collection site

Opens as early as 8:00 AM on weekdays.
One of 17 TestMark DNA collection sites in King County.
The next closest site is 6.0 miles away in Auburn, at 1 E Main St Ste 130.

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Visit 16850 Se 272nd St Ste 219, Covington, WA 98042. A quick, painless cheek swab is all that is needed.

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What to Expect at Your Appointment

DNA testing at our Covington, Washington collection site is straightforward, painless, and typically takes less than 30 minutes. Here is what to know before you visit 16850 Se 272nd St Ste 219.

Bring a Government-Issued ID

Adults bring a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Children under 18 do not need ID. A birth certificate is helpful for legal tests but not required for personal tests.

The Sample Is a Painless Cheek Swab

Collection takes about a minute. A trained technician rubs a soft cotton swab on the inside of the cheek for each tested party. No needles, no blood, no fasting required.

Plan for 15–30 Minutes on Site

Most visits to 16850 Se 272nd St Ste 219 in Covington take under 30 minutes from check-in through sample collection, including the chain-of-custody paperwork completed in person.

Your Collection Is Scheduled by TestMark DNA

Collection sites in Covington, Washington handle chain-of-custody (legal) tests ordered through TestMark DNA. We recommend scheduling your visit so everyone arrives prepared: call (866) 702-7644 and we'll confirm the right test, book your collection, and tell you what ID to bring.

Children Can Be Tested at Any Age

Infants, toddlers, and minors are all eligible. The cheek swab is the same regardless of age. For legal tests involving a minor, the custodial parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the chain-of-custody form.

Results Arrive in 3–5 Business Days

Once all samples are received at the accredited laboratory, standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days. Results are delivered confidentially by encrypted email or secure portal. They are never released over the phone.

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Pricing & Payment

DNA test pricing in Covington, Washington depends on the specific test you need. Call TestMark DNA for a free consultation. We will confirm the exact price for your situation before you visit the collection site.

Pricing Varies by Test Type

Paternity, maternity, sibling, grandparent, immigration, and home kit tests are each priced differently. Legal (court-admissible) tests cost more than personal-knowledge tests because they include chain-of-custody documentation.

Not Covered by Health Insurance

DNA paternity and relationship testing is classified as a non-medical test and is not reimbursed by health insurance plans. Payment is collected directly at the time of testing.

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We walk you through pricing on the phone before you commit. There is no charge to call, no charge to ask questions, and no obligation to book a test after the consultation.

Discounts for Multiple Parties

Tests that involve additional parties (for example, a paternity test that also includes the mother, or sibling tests with multiple siblings) often qualify for a per-person discount. Confirm by phone before your appointment.

Get an exact quote for your test in under five minutes. Call (866) 702-7644.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get a DNA paternity test in Covington, Washington?

TestMark DNA has a certified collection site at 16850 Se 272nd St Ste 219, Covington, Washington 98042. We schedule chain-of-custody (legal) collections here for you, and results are typically returned in 3 to 5 business days.

Do I need a doctor's order or court order for DNA testing in Washington?

A doctor's order is generally not required. However, if you are a New York State resident, a prescription, court order, or ordering by other authorized persons is required by state law for all DNA identity or relationship tests.

Can DNA testing be done without the mother present?

Yes. A DNA paternity test can be performed without a sample from the child's biological mother. Including the mother's sample is preferred when possible as it improves accuracy.

How long do DNA test results take near Covington?

Results for a standard DNA paternity test are typically returned within 3 to 5 business days from when all samples are received at the laboratory.

Is DNA testing confidential?

Yes. All samples are packaged in tamper-proof bags and processed at an accredited laboratory with restricted access. Results are shared only with authorized individuals and are never released over the phone.

What type of sample is collected for a DNA test?

The standard sample is a buccal swab - a cotton swab rubbed gently inside the inner cheek. It is painless, non-invasive, and provides the same accuracy as a blood sample.

Will DNA test results be accepted in court?

Results from a legal DNA paternity test performed at an accredited facility may be accepted in court, provided the chain-of-custody form was completed according to laboratory guidelines. Non-legal test results are not intended for court use.

Is DNA paternity testing covered by health insurance?

DNA paternity testing is considered a non-medical test and is not covered by health insurance plans.

Where are King County paternity and family law cases heard?

King County Superior Court hears family law cases at three locations: the King County Courthouse and the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle, and the Maleng Regional Justice Center at 401 Fourth Avenue North in Kent, which serves south King County. Your case paperwork names the location. TestMark DNA can schedule a chain-of-custody collection at the Covington site for a case filed at any of them.

Legal vs Personal DNA Testing

LEGAL

Legal DNA Test

Court-admissible results
Chain-of-custody documentation
Government ID required at collection
Results accepted in legal proceedings
Collected at certified site only

PERSONAL

Personal DNA Test

For personal knowledge only
No chain of custody required
No ID required
Results not for legal use
Can collect samples at home

Both options available - call to confirm which is right for your situation.

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Service Area

This Covington, Washington collection site serves patients arriving from 98042 and the surrounding ZIP codes listed below. If you are closer to a neighboring city, our nearby TestMark DNA locations may be a shorter drive.

We schedule collections for customers from any ZIP code. The list above reflects the nearest service area for Covington.

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