10-Q Filing

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC CIK: 1022079 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001022079-24-000190`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241023
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	dgx-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 152 Income Statement 160 Cash Flow Statement 124 Stockholders Equity 90 Comprehensive Income 56

Balance Sheet 152 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$27.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$27.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$29.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$29.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$764.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$764.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $29 and $27 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $29 and $27 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	600.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	600.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $29 and $27 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $29 and $27 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	600.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	600.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	162.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	162.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$190.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$190.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$184.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$184.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	162.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	162.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$286.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$286.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	51.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	51.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$299.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$299.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$1.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$661.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$661.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$602.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$602.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$7.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$7.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in equity method investees	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$125.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in equity method investees	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$125.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in equity method investees	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$135.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in equity method investees	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$135.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$272.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$272.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$198.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$198.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$16.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$16.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$14.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$14.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$603.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$603.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$303.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$303.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$153.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$153.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$176.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$176.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$5.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$5.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$4.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$4.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$543.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$543.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$503.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$503.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$876.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$876.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$891.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$891.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$80.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$80.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$76.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$76.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 600 shares authorized as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 162 shares issued as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 600 shares authorized as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 162 shares issued as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 600 shares authorized as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 162 shares issued as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 600 shares authorized as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 162 shares issued as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	`CommonStockValue`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$9.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$9.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-14.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 50 shares and 51 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$4.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 50 shares and 51 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$4.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 50 shares and 51 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$4.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 50 shares and 51 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$4.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Quest Diagnostics stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Quest Diagnostics stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Quest Diagnostics stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Quest Diagnostics stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$35.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$35.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$32.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$32.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$14.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$14.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$16.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$16.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	51.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	51.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time

Income Statement 160 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$6.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$6.96B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.29B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.29B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$4.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$4.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$4.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$4.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.68B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.68B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$380.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$380.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.24B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.30B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.30B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$448.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$448.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$90.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$90.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$81.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$81.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other operating expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$6.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.95B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.95B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$5.97B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$330.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$330.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$985.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$985.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$995.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$995.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$342.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$342.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-136.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-136.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-112.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-112.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$296.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$296.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$893.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$893.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$299.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$299.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$876.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$876.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$68.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$68.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$208.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$208.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$65.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$65.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$205.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$205.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$14.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$703.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$703.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$685.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$685.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$649.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$649.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$662.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$662.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$226.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$226.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$225.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$225.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.80	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.80	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.01	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.01	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.87	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.87	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.99	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.99	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.96	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.96	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.79	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.79	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.99	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.99	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.74	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.74	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	114.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.00M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 124 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$703.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$703.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$685.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$685.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$330.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$330.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$111.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$111.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$358.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$358.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ContractWithCustomerAssetCreditLossExpense`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ContractWithCustomerAssetCreditLossExpense`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ContractWithCustomerAssetCreditLossExpense`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ContractWithCustomerAssetCreditLossExpense`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-21.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-39.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income tax benefit	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-39.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$140.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$140.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$86.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$86.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-102.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-231.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-231.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$31.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$870.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$870.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$745.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$745.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.78B	USD	3 Qtrs
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.78B	USD	3 Qtrs
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.53B	USD	1 Quarter
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.53B	USD	1 Quarter
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$611.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$611.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$302.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$302.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$336.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$336.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-947.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-947.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	$1.85B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	$1.85B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	$1.70B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	$1.70B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$302.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$302.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$1.43B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$1.43B	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$234.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$234.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$247.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$247.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.25B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$78.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$78.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-172.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-172.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$764.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$764.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$143.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$143.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$764.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$764.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$143.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$143.00M	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 90 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$236.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$236.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$699.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$699.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$681.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$681.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$236.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$236.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$241.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$241.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$80.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$80.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$84.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$84.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$252.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$252.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$35.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$58.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$52.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$24.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of additional ownership interest in subsidiary	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of additional ownership interest in subsidiary	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition of additional ownership interest in subsidiary	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition of additional ownership interest in subsidiary	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromRedemptions`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.84B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.93B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 56 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$703.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$703.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$685.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$685.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net deferred gain on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net deferred gain on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net deferred gain on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net deferred gain on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net deferred gain on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net deferred gain on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net deferred gain on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net deferred gain on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$704.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$704.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$241.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$684.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$684.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$233.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$233.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$221.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$221.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$663.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$663.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$648.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$648.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$230.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$230.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.