SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 24, 2003
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12215 16-1387862
(State or other Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification Number)
incorporation)
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One Malcolm Avenue
Teterboro, New Jersey 07608
(201) 393-5000
(Address of principal executive offices and telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On January 24, 2003, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated issued a press release.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 24, 2003
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED
By: /s/ Robert A. Hagemann
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Name: Robert A. Hagemann
Title: Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 Press release of the Company issued on January 24, 2003.