Quest Diagnostics Reports Growth in Revenue and Earnings for Third Quarter 2008

the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, announced that for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, adjusted income from continuing operations increased to $0.86 per diluted share, before $0.03 per share associated with a non-cash charge to write down an equity investment, and $0.02 per share associated with the impact of hurricanes.