Divestitures, New Offerings, Strategic Partnerships and Management Appointments to Deliver Quality Patient Care - Research Report on Quest Diagnostics, Covance, Alere, PAREXEL, and TearLab

NEW YORK, October 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Quest Diagnostics Inc. (NYSE: DGX), Covance Inc. (NYSE: CVD), Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR), PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL), and TearLab Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAR). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Quest Diagnostics Inc. Research Report

On October 1, 2013, Quest Diagnostics Inc. (Quest Diagnostics) announced that it has completed the sale of its Enterix colorectal cancer screening test business to Clinical Genomics Technologies Pty Ltd. on September 30, 2013. Based on a preliminary analysis, the Company expects to record a loss of approximately $25 million after tax, or $0.17 per share, for Q3 2013 on sale of the Enterix business. The Full Research Report on Quest Diagnostics Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/05ba_DGX]

Covance Inc. Research Report

On September 25, 2013, Covance Inc. (Covance) announced the launch of external laboratory management services, a new offering that provides biopharmaceutical companies with a comprehensive management solution for external laboratory testing associated with clinical trials. These services include laboratory selection and qualification, auditing, vendor management, contracting and data cleaning. Gary Paul, Global Director of Quality Assurance for Covance Central Laboratory Services said, "As the pioneer of the central laboratory model, this new offering further establishes Covance's position as a leader and innovator in clinical trials testing and sets a new industry standard for the management of data quality." The Full Research Report on Covance Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5691_CVD]

Alere Inc. Research Report

On September 23, 2013, Alere Inc. (Alere) announced that it has partnered with Malaria No More on its Power of One campaign. The campaign will raise funds to deliver life-saving tests and treatment to children in Africa. Under this campaign, Malaria No More, a non-profit organization to end malaria deaths, will collaborate with Alere on the initiative to fight against Malaria. "As the world's leading provider of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria, Alere is deeply committed to working with partners such as Malaria No More to prevent deaths from this devastating disease, one that particularly strikes young children," said Avi Pelossof, Global President of Infectious Disease at Alere. "We encourage people to support the Power of One campaign and help end malaria deaths in sub-Saharan Africa." The Full Research Report on Alere Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5da1_ALR]

PAREXEL International Corporation Research Report

On September 24, 2013, PAREXEL International Corp. (Parexel) announced the schedule of the release of its Q1 FY 2014 financial results. The Company has set the earnings release date of October 29, 2013, Tuesday, after the close of the stock market. Parexel will also host a conference call and live webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on October 30, 2013 to discuss the results. The Full Research Report on PAREXEL International Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/067b_PRXL]

TearLab Corporation Research Report

On October 1, 2013, TearLab Corp. (TearLab) announced that Seph Jensen has been appointed as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer. The Company reported that Mr. Jensen has a strong track record in sales and marketing, operations and general management success in the ophthalmic industry. "Seph is a seasoned leader with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and profitable growth," commented TearLab's Chief Executive Officer, Elias Vamvakas. "I have tremendous confidence in his ability to help us build our sales infrastructure and sharpen our execution. Most importantly, he is exceptionally qualified to help us continue to build a unique and powerful partnership within the eye care community." The Full Research Report on TearLab Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/58d3_TEAR]

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