10-Q Filing

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC CIK: 1022079 Q2 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001022079-25-000175`
Period End Date	20250630
Filing Date	20250723
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	dgx-20250630_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 148 Income Statement 160 Cash Flow Statement 128 Stockholders Equity 84 Comprehensive Income 48

Balance Sheet 148 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$25.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$25.00M	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`	$319.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$319.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$549.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$549.00M	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 $25 and $29 as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $25 and $29 as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.30B	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 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 $25 and $29 as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $25 and $29 as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.42B	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
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$187.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$187.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$188.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$188.00M	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
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	51.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	51.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$351.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$351.00M	USD	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`	$273.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$273.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$655.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$655.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$651.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$651.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in equity method investees	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$123.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in equity method investees	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$123.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in equity method investees	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$136.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in equity method investees	`EquityMethodInvestments`	$136.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$271.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$271.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$255.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$255.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$16.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$16.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$15.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$15.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$602.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$602.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$504.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$504.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$171.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$171.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$173.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$173.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$5.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$5.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$535.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$540.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$540.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$890.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$890.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$938.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$938.00M	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`	$83.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$83.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$81.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$81.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 600 shares authorized as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 162 shares issued as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 600 shares authorized as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 162 shares issued as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 600 shares authorized as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 162 shares issued as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$2.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 600 shares authorized as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 162 shares issued as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$2.00M	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
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$2.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$9.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$9.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$9.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$9.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-88.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-88.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-16.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-16.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 50 and 51 shares as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$4.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 50 and 51 shares as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$4.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 50 and 51 shares as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$4.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 50 and 51 shares as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`TreasuryStockValue`	$4.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Quest Diagnostics stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Quest Diagnostics stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$6.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Quest Diagnostics stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$7.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Quest Diagnostics stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$7.23B	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`	$37.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$37.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.96B	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`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.47B	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`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$15.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$15.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$16.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and stockholders equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$16.15B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 160 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.40B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.76B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.76B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.76B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.76B	USD	1 Quarter
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.41B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.41B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$3.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$3.61B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$3.19B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$3.19B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.59B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.59B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of services	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.82B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$416.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$416.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$856.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$856.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$962.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$962.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$29.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$58.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$58.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$78.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$78.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating (income) expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other operating (income) expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$18.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating (income) expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$18.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating (income) expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-6.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other operating (income) expense, net	`OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-6.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.11B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.63B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$4.63B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating costs and expenses, net	`CostsAndExpenses`	$2.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$784.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$784.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$355.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$355.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$438.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$438.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$655.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$655.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-87.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-87.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-134.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-134.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$10.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-54.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-54.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-75.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-75.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-124.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-124.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$384.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$384.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$660.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$660.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$580.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$580.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$314.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$314.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$97.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$97.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$74.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$74.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$156.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$156.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$140.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$140.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$8.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$8.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$27.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$27.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$531.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$531.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$296.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$296.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$448.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$448.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$25.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$229.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$229.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$423.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$423.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$502.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`NetIncomeLoss`	$502.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.48	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.48	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.79	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.79	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.51	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.51	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.05	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.41	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.41	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.47	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.47	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.03	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.03	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.75	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.75	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	111.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	112.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.00M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	112.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in Shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	113.00M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 128 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$531.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$531.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$296.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$296.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$448.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$448.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$233.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$233.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$283.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$283.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$117.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$117.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$143.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$143.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for credit losses	`ContractWithCustomerAssetCreditLossExpense`	$3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ContractWithCustomerAssetCreditLossExpense`	$3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ContractWithCustomerAssetCreditLossExpense`	$2.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for credit losses	`ContractWithCustomerAssetCreditLossExpense`	$2.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-36.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-36.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$8.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$8.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$43.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$43.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-16.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-16.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-26.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-26.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$113.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$113.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$115.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$115.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-111.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-111.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-11.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$20.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$20.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$9.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable`	$9.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-82.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-12.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$858.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$858.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$514.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$514.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$106.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$106.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$17.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$17.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$248.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$248.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$196.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$196.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$225.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$225.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-31.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-31.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-413.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-413.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-239.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-239.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	$400.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt`	$400.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$301.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$301.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$1.00B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments of debt	`RepaymentsOfDebt`	$1.00B	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$28.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$28.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$23.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$23.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$163.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$163.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$174.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$174.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$18.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$18.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-39.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-39.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-50.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-50.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-516.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-516.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-854.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-854.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-415.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-415.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-230.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-230.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$549.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$549.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$271.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$271.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$319.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$319.00M	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`	$686.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$549.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$549.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$271.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$271.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$319.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$319.00M	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

Stockholders Equity 84 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$527.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$527.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$295.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$295.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$238.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$238.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$445.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`NetIncomeLossExcludingRedeemableNoncontrollingInterest`	$445.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$72.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$72.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$90.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$90.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$180.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$180.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$168.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$168.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$84.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$84.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$18.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$18.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$23.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$23.00M	USD	2 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`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Issuance of common stock under benefit plans	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$13.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$43.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$43.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation expense	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$28.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$28.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Exercise of stock options	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$42.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$23.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Shares to cover employee payroll tax withholdings on stock issued under stock-based compensation plans	`AdjustmentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$23.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.81B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 48 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$531.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$531.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$296.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$296.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$448.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$448.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$72.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$72.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$72.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$72.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-5.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$237.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$443.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$443.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$603.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$603.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$363.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$363.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.00M	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`	$25.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$25.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$574.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$574.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$418.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$418.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$226.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$226.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$349.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Quest Diagnostics	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$349.00M	USD	1 Quarter

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