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Quest patients: avoid fake notices

Monday, October 26, 2026. Consumer Security. One update for Quest lab-testing patients: check the real notice, and be wary of unexpected messages about it.

Sources checked through Oct 26, 10:37 AM PDT. Published Oct 26, 11:09 AM PDT.

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Quest patients: verify unexpected incident messages

Quest says personal information and patient records were affected in a security incident. Its Quanum Lab Services Manager system has been restored, but Quest is still identifying whose information was involved. It says it will notify affected patients.

That creates an opening for fake breach notices. If an unexpected message offers help or asks for money, don’t use its link or phone number. Go to Quest’s official website or use contact details you already trust. That keeps the person sending the message from controlling how you check it.

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