Advancing clinical operations through strategic design

Striving to provide faster and more efficient clinical test results to patients and doctors, Quest Diagnostics partnered with Flad to transform key areas within their Lenexa testing facility. Focused on maximizing operational efficiency, Flad designed a 45,750-square-foot renovation that relocated manual lab functions and backfilled the space with state-of-the-art automation lines.

The renovation was accomplished through carefully planned phases, allowing Quest Diagnostics to maintain uninterrupted operations throughout the 21-month construction period. By combining strategic phasing with thoughtful spatial planning, the team delivered a flexible, future-ready environment that enables Quest Diagnostics to provide accurate, rapid results to their customers.

To support the installation of a new testing line, Flad reimagined microbiology lab space. By selectively removing walls and installing ceiling utility panels, the design created a more open, adaptable environment equipped for advanced automated workflows.

Additional renovations were completed to house automated clinical testing equipment, including a barcode tracing system for specimen tracking and storage. The design seamlessly integrated key infrastructure improvements, such as a raised flooring system, to accommodate the new technology.