Quest Diagnostics Reports Strong Performance in Third Qu...(s per share of between $3.70 and $3.80. ...)

Date:11/4/2009

s per share of between $3.70 and $3.80. The company expects revenue growth of approximately 3% and operating income to exceed 18% of revenues. Cash from operations is expected to approximate $1.2 billion before the payment of the previously announced NID settlement, or $900 million after such payment. Capital expenditures are expected to approximate $180 million.

Quest Diagnostics will hold its third quarter conference call on October 20, 2009 at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time. The public may access the conference call through a live audio webcast available on Quest Diagnostics' Investor Relations Internet site at www.QuestDiagnostics.com/investor. The conference call can also be accessed in listen-only mode by dialing 415-228-4961, passcode 3214469. Registered analysts may access the call at: www.streetevents.com. In addition, a replay of the call may be accessed online at www.QuestDiagnostics.com/investor or by phone in the U.S. at 866-428-3803 for domestic callers, or 203-369-0904 for international callers. No access code will be required. Telephone replays will be available from 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on October 20 until midnight Eastern Time on November 20, 2009.

About Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in devel
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