Quest Diagnostics is an American clinical laboratory company that provides diagnostic testing services. The company was founded in 1967 as Metropolitan Pathology Laboratory, Inc. and was renamed Quest Diagnostics in 1996. It is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, and operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Brazil.
Quest Diagnostics offers a wide range of diagnostic testing services, including routine blood tests, genetic testing, cancer testing, and infectious disease testing. The company also provides diagnostic insights and related services to help patients and physicians make informed decisions about patient care. Quest Diagnostics operates a network of approximately 2,200 patient service centers, where patients can have their samples collected and tested.
In addition to clinical laboratory services, Quest Diagnostics offers diagnostic information services and solutions. The company provides data analytics, test utilization management, and other consulting services to help healthcare providers optimize their diagnostic testing practices. Quest Diagnostics also offers a variety of technology solutions, including electronic health records and patient engagement tools.
Quest Diagnostics is committed to providing high-quality, accurate, and timely diagnostic testing services to improve patient care. The company has a team of highly trained medical professionals, including board-certified pathologists, clinical scientists, and medical technologists. Quest Diagnostics also invests heavily in research and development to advance the field of diagnostic testing and improve patient outcomes.
As of 2021, Quest Diagnostics has approximately 50,000 employees and generated over $9 billion in revenue. The company has been recognized for its commitment to quality and safety, receiving accolades such as the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and the College of American Pathologists' Accreditation. Quest Diagnostics is also committed to sustainability, with initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.