A Diagnostics & Imaging Week

Quest Diagnostics (Lyndhurst, New Jersey), a provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, said it has signed a multi-year contract extension with CIGNA HealthCare (Philadelphia) and will remain a participating provider in all markets for all products. Quest said it is the largest provider of laboratory services to CIGNA HealthCare.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

“We are very pleased to continue to serve CIGNA HealthCare’s members and providers across the country,” said Surya Mohapatra, PhD, chairman/CEO of Quest Diagnostics. “CIGNA HealthCare continues to offer its providers choice in laboratory services, and we are delighted to compete on the basis of the quality and service we provide.”

Quest says it offers broad access to diagnostic testing services through its national network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its medical and scientific staff.