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Maryland State Senator Shelly Hettleman Visits Avalon Laboratory Solutions

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingMay 9, 2022

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…

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Avalon Laboratory Solutions Can Help You Travel Safely

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingMarch 5, 2021

On February 18th, the CDC began requiring that people get tested for COVID-19 1-3 days before traveling.[1] It’s important to make sure you are negative for the virus before and after traveling, as you will be in close contact with other people. If you are planning to travel, Avalon Laboratory Solutions has your back! We…

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How to Prepare for a COVID-19 Test

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingJanuary 14, 2021

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…

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As People Get Vaccinated, COVID-19 Tests Are Still Important

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingDecember 28, 2020

There are currently two COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the US. Images of people receiving the vaccine can bring huge relief. It’s good—and important—to feel hope. Still, the pandemic is not over, and there are plenty of reasons you shouldn’t stop getting tested. The vaccine is currently being distributed only to high-risk people, meaning…

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When Should You Get Tested for COVID-19?

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingDecember 15, 2020

Ideally, you could get tested for COVID-19 at any time. During a pandemic of a virus that frequently causes no symptoms, it’s always a good idea to know your status. However, there are cases where it’s particularly important to get tested. If you are feeling sick, make sure to get a test. Fatigue, a cough,…

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Everything You Wanted to Know About At-Home COVID-19 Testing

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingDecember 2, 2020

As cases surge, people may be wary of entering healthcare facilities, labs, or other COVID-19 testing sites. For those who feel safer staying at home, home testing is an excellent option. At the beginning of the pandemic, there was a question as to whether at-home test results were reliable, because they were not administered by…

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As COVID-19 Cases Rise All Over the Country, Testing is Key

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingNovember 19, 2020

COVID-19 cases are rising all over the United States. Last week, over 60,000 people were in hospitals with COVID-19. That is over 2,000 more people than were hospitalized with the virus on April 15th, which was the previous record. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of…

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How are COVID-19 Tests Administered?

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingNovember 10, 2020

You’ve no doubt been hearing all about the importance of COVID-19 testing since March. But less has been written about how these tests are actually administered. There are a few different ways that samples are collected, though some are used more often than others. Nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs have been pretty common throughout the COVID-19…

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Antibody or Diagnostic Tests: What’s the Difference?

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingOctober 23, 2020

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…

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The Importance of Widespread COVID-19 Testing

UncategorizedBy Agile MarketingOctober 16, 2020

Nearly every public health expert and organization agrees that—in the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine—widespread testing is key to curtailing the pandemic. It’s crucial on the individual level of isolating people who are infected and their close contacts. But it is equally important on a national/global level; extensive testing allows experts to identify virus hotspots…

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