MADISON, N.J., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics
Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing,
information and services, announced that it is scheduled to speak at the Piper
Jaffray Healthcare Conference in New York City today, December 2, 2008. The
Quest Diagnostics presentation is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern
Time.
During the conference, the company will reaffirm its 2008 guidance for
revenue growth of greater than 8%, operating income to approach 17% of
revenues, and adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations
of between $3.17 and $3.22. This guidance excludes the impact of a third
quarter equity investment write-down and hurricanes.
The presentation will be webcast live during the conference and will be
available to registered investors on the following site:
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/conflobby.zhtml?ticker=DGX&item_id=1981734
(due to the length of the URL, please copy and paste into your browser) and to
the public on www.QuestDiagnostics.com/investor. In addition, the archived
webcast will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the
live event and will remain available until January 1, 2009.
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 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.
SOURCE Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
CONTACT: Laure Park (Investors), +1-973-520-2900, or Nancy Fitzsimmons
(Media), +1-973-520-2800, both for Quest Diagnostics/
/Web Site: http://www.questdiagnostics.com /