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Quest Diagnostics' Sonora Quest Opens PSCs at Safeway

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Sonora Quest Laboratories, one of the leading integrated laboratory systems formed by the joint venture of Quest Diagnostics (DGX - Free Report) and Banner Health, recently opened six new Patient Service Centers (PSCs) at Safeway stores in Arizona. Notably, Sonora Quest had opened two PSCs at different locations in Arizona in Nov 2015.

Being within the full-service retail locations, these new PSCs will get huge patient footfall to which it will offer convenient lab testing services and access to the advanced diagnostic capabilities. It will also have features like guest paging system which allows clinic visitors to shop while waiting for their time-slot or appointment. Additionally, it will provide time-saving services through My Lab ReQuest and online (plus mobile) appointment scheduling.

This is the fifth year that Sonara Quest has been recognized by Ranking Arizona as the number one bioscience firm. The company, already serving for more than 23,000 patients per day in Arizona, will be able to extend convenient access points and drive improved health outcomes through the ongoing retail collaboration with Safeway. According to the company, this can be considered an investment in innovative capabilities in a new era.

In this regard, we take a note that earlier in June, Quest Diagnostics teamed up with Safeway to offer diagnostic testing in 12 Safeway locations in California, Colorado, Texas, Virginia and Maryland, through Sonora Quest. Apart from providing patients with advanced diagnostic testing offerings, this collaboration also aims at introducing co-branded initiatives to reward customers, such as purchase incentives and coupons.  

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