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Maryland State Senator Shelly Hettleman Visits Avalon Laboratory Solutions

Maryland State Senator Shelly Hettleman visited Avalon Laboratory Solutions at the Amatus Health Headquarters! Avalon Laboratory’s staff members were grateful for the opportunity to speak with Senator Hettleman about the company’s commitment to value-based care, accurate and timely results, and authentic and long-lasting relationships. Avalon Laboratory Solutions looks forward to forming new and collaborative partnerships, so for all Sales…

How to Prepare for a COVID-19 Test

As we mentioned on this blog previously: even as vaccines roll out, COVID-19 tests continue to be important. If you plan to get a test, you can prepare so that you have a smooth experience. If you are getting the test in person, a practical consideration is to make sure your phone is charged. The…

Antibody or Diagnostic Tests: What’s the Difference?

With all the talk about different types of COVID-19 testing—rapid tests, diagnostic tests, antibody tests—it can get confusing. We’ve covered rapid tests on this blog, which seem good in theory but can be inaccurate. But what is the difference between diagnostic and antibody tests? Antibody tests determine whether you have antibodies against COVID-19. This means…

With COVID-19, Knowledge is Power

By now most of us know at least the basics of COVID-19—it spreads easily from person to person; it’s more likely to spread indoors in congregate settings. All of this can seem scary and out of our control. The good news is that there are still things we can do. Regular testing is something within our…

Get Tested Before You Show Symptoms

There’s been much talk about asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic COVID-19 spread. However, these terms differ. Asymptomatic refers to people who test positive for the virus but never show symptoms. Pre-symptomatic people are those who can spread COVID-19 in the time between when they catch it and start showing symptoms. It’s still unclear how much of COVID-19…