Quest Diagnostics clinical laboratory testing network represents:
· The nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, serving approximately 140 million patients each year.
· A workforce of approximately 44,000 dedicated employees, including more than 400 M.D's and Ph.D's.
· More than 33 regional laboratories in key U.S. markets, plus the U.K., and Mexico.
· Two esoteric testing laboratories, one on each coast.
· 2,000 patient service centers.
· Revenues of $5.1 billion in 2004.
· Leadership in gene-based and esoteric testing, with gene-based testing revenues of approximately $600 million annually.
· Leadership in substance abuse testing.
· First laboratory in the U.S. to achieve ISO 9001 certification.