LYNDHURST, N.J., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics
Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing,
information and services, announced that it is scheduled to speak at the CIBC
World Markets Sixteenth Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 8,
2005, at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The Quest Diagnostics
presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The presentation will be webcast live during the conference and will be
available to registered investors on the following site:
http://conferences.cibcwm.com/health05/ and to the public on:
http://www.questdiagnostics.com. To access the webcast listeners will be
required to enter the source code: November. The archived webcast will be
available three hours after the presentation and will remain available until
December 8, 2005.
Quest Diagnostics is the 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 national network of laboratories and patient
service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive
medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing
innovative new diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology
solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is
available 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 actual results and
outcomes to be materially different. Certain of these risks and uncertainties
may include, but are not limited to, competitive environment, changes in
government regulations, changing relationships with customers, payers,
suppliers and strategic partners and other factors described in the Quest
Diagnostics Incorporated 2004 Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
SOURCE Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
CONTACT:
Investors: Laure Park, +1-201-393-5030,
Media: Gary Samuels,
+1-201-393-5700,
both of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated