BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Business Acquisitions [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

During the six months endedJune 30, 2014, the Company acquired various laboratories and related assets for approximately $65.7 in cash (net of cash acquired). The purchase consideration for these acquisitions has been allocated to the estimated fair

market value of the net assets acquired, including approximately $15.6 in identifiable intangible assets (primarily customer relationships and non-compete agreements) and a residual amount of goodwill of approximately $46.7. These acquisitions were made primarily to extend the Company's geographic reach in important market areas and/or enhance the Company's scientific differentiation and esoteric testing capabilities.