quest diagnostics Jefferies_Conf_6_24_08

This document provides an overview of Quest Diagnostics and its strategy for growth. It discusses Quest's leadership position in the diagnostic testing industry, its focus on higher-growth business segments, goals of expanding market leadership and international operations, and strategy to drive profitable growth through innovation, operational excellence, and cost reductions. The presentation outlines Quest's plans to integrate recent acquisitions and reduce costs by $500 million in 2008-2009 to fuel margin expansion and earnings growth.