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Quest Diagnostics announced this week that is has completed its previously announced acquisition of the clinical lab services assets of Boyce and Bynum Pathology Laboratories (BBPL). Through a separate professional services agreement, Boyce and Bynum Pathology Professional Services is now the exclusive pathology provider for Quest clients in Missouri, and a preferred pathology provider in the greater Midwest.

Have you heard of cannabidiol (CBD oil)? It's growing in popularity as a natural way to treat epileptic seizures. And more broadly, anxiety and insomnia. The issue is how close CBD is, scientifically, to marijuana.[CR-LF][CR-LF]Marijuana is rich in the compound THC, which gets you high. And while CBD is not pot it does have a tiny bit of THC in it. That has some people wondering if CBD oil can cause someone to fail a drug test. For answers, I'm looking at what federal law says about CBD and I'm reaching out to one of the largest lab-testing companies in America: Quest Diagnostics. Dr. Barry Sample is Quest's director of science and technology. And yes, that's really his name.

Quest Diagnostics today reported a 1 percent year-over-year drop in revenues for the fourth quarter, missing the consensus analyst expectation. Revenue for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2018 was $1.84 billion, down from $1.87 billion in the same quarter last year. The consensus Wall Street estimate was $1.88 billion.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. "In 2018 we grew revenues, adjusted earnings and cash from operations despite some challenges in the marketplace. Quest is well positioned once again in 2019 to deliver on our commitment to grow revenues and earnings, as our in-network status now extends to approximately 90% of commercially insured lives in the U.S.," said Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President. "Our guidance for 2019 reflects significant reimbursement pressure offset by strong volume growth and continued execution of our Invigorate program. I am pleased to report our volumes for the year are off to a good start."

Ms. Wolfson is responsible for leading information technology, data informatics and digital solutions for Quest Diagnostics. These include the company’s Quanum™ suite of healthcare IT solutions and data analytics, myQuest patient mobile app and portal, and digital engagement for the company’s 2,200 patient service centers.