COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug 6, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Quest
Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the nation's leading provider of
diagnostic laboratory testing, information and services, announced today that it
has begun to offer laboratory testing services directly to consumers in the
Columbus, Ohio, area through 71 conveniently located CVS stores. Shoppers will
be able to check their cholesterol, screen for specific medical conditions, and
receive other valuable health testing information -- all through their local CVS
store.
CVS customers in the Columbus area will be able to select from a menu of 12
health tests, including cholesterol, diabetes, and sexually transmitted
diseases, without first having to visit their personal physician. QuesTest(TM)
services are performed by the same Quest Diagnostics laboratories that
physicians and hospitals rely on for high quality, accurate testing services.
QuesTest consumers are encouraged to share results of laboratory health testing
services with their personal physician to help guide health and wellness
decisions.
"The QuesTest service taps directly into an important megatrend that's impacting
the healthcare world -- more empowered consumers choosing to take control over
their health," said Hughes R. Bakewell, Jr., Vice President Consumer Health,
Quest Diagnostics. "Our research indicates that there are many reasons why
people will purchase QuesTest services. Some customers will be attracted to how
quickly they can receive their test results, compared with the time required to
schedule an appointment with their doctor to access these important indicators
of their health. Many individuals will want testing performed more frequently
than their insurance company will cover. Others may want the privacy and
confidentiality that QuesTest services will provide."
In addition, customers may visit Quest Diagnostics' consumer health web site at
http://www.QuesTest.com to access in-depth information on all aspects of its
laboratory health testing services and find the full list of QuesTest services
locations, as well as the complete test menu with prices. The web site enables
customers to register for QuesTest services, securely obtain their confidential
test results online, and link to popular health-oriented web sites. For more
information about QuesTest services, consumers are also invited to call the
company toll-free at 1-877-QUESTEST.
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is the nation's leading provider of diagnostic
testing, information and services, providing insights that enable physicians,
hospitals, managed care organizations and other healthcare professionals to make
decisions to improve health. The company offers patients and physicians the
broadest access to diagnostic laboratory services through its national network
of laboratories and patient service centers. Quest Diagnostics is the leading
provider of esoteric testing, including gene-based medical testing, and empowers
healthcare organizations and clinicians with state-of-the-art connectivity
solutions that improve practice management. Additional company information can
be found on the Internet at: http://www.questdiagnostics.com.
The statements in this press release which are not historical facts or
information may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially
different. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in the Quest
Diagnostics Incorporated 2001 Form 10-K and subsequent filings
SOURCE Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
CONTACT:
Media - Gary Samuels, +1-201-393-5700, Jennifer Somers,
+1-201-393-5454, or Investors - Laure Park, +1-201-393-5030, all of Quest
Diagnostics Incorporated
URL: http://www.QuesTest.com
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