Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, announced that it has reached an agreement with the 98.4^°® chain of retail chemist stores to offer patients the ability to purchase and schedule advanced diagnostic testing services as needed from Quest Diagnostics at several of the chain’s retail locations in Delhi and the NCR.

The new service allows patients to purchase any of the more than 3400 diagnostic tests offered by Quest Diagnostics, pay for the test on site at the 98.4^°® location, and immediately schedule an appointment for test specimens to be collected from their home or office anywhere in Delhi NCR, irrespective of which 98.4 centre they have purchased it from. 

All specimens are collected by expert phlebotomists from Quest Diagnostics. Among the tests available will be routine tests like Thyroid, Lipid panels to specialized tests like Genetic testing, Maternal Serum Screens, Advanced testing for infectious diseases, Cancer etc.

“98.4^°® customers can now experience the convenience of ordering routine and advanced pathology tests from a world class laboratory while making their medicine purchases at the nearest 98.4^°® location.” said Mr. Gautam Thadani, Director, 98.4^°®. “Ease of ordering, convenience of home collection of samples, world class pathology testing, and access to specialized testing shall make the offering a definite hit with the most valued 98.4^°® customers. 98.4^°® customers can expect more such world class offerings, setting new standards in pharmacy retailing”, Mr. Thadani added.

The service has initially been made available at all twelve 98.4^°® retail locations in Gurgaon. The companies expect to expand the availability of the service to all 23 of the 98.4^°® locations in Delhi and NCR by November this year.

“When it comes to health, patients demand uncompromising trust and reliability of their test reports, so that proper treatment can be administered. As the world leader in pathology services, Quest Diagnostics is known for its commitment to provide accurate diagnosis with a wide array of innovative tests. Joining hands with 98.4^°® Pharmacy is testimony to our promise of expanding access to our services and on making it more convenient for patients to obtain high quality pathology testing,” said Dr. Sumit Dutta, Vice President and General Manager, Quest Diagnostics India.

Quest Diagnostics performs testing on behalf of more than 500,000 patients each day with more than 150 million patient encounters each year.  Quest Diagnostics provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff, which includes more than 900 physicians and Ph.Ds. The company is a leader in the use of advanced technology solutions to improve patient care.

About Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is available at www.QuestDiagnostics.com or follow us at Facebook.com/QuestDiagnostics and Twitter.com/QuestDX

About 98.4^°®

98.4^°® chain of retail chemist stores, with operations in Delhi and the NCR, was established in the year 2002 and in a short span of time has built a reputation as a recognized and a trustworthy chain of chemist stores with high service standards. 98.4^°® has gone beyond normal retailing and has been able to establish a place of trust and relevance with prospective customers by offering them a one-stop solution for genuine medicines and other products, aesthetically beautiful stores and educated pharmacists to address their needs. For other details, please visit us at www.globalhealthline.com