HealthTap is teaming-up with Quest Diagnostics to allow its network of doctors to easily order laboratory testing for patients who seek virtual consults via HealthTap. As a result, doctors will have access to Quest’s network of medical and scientific experts and menu of diagnostic test services, including commonly ordered laboratory tests ranging from diabetes screening, cardiovascular risk assessment, hepatitis C screening, and tests for many other critical health conditions.

Both doctors and patients can view the results directly via HealthTap’s platform.“By combining virtual care from the world’s largest network of top doctors with a comprehensive testing menu and convenient network of patient service centers provided by Quest Diagnostics, it’s easier to get a meaningful snapshot of your health,” says Ron Gutman, CEO of HealthTap. “The future of healthcare is based on a deeper understanding of personal health data, and we’re excited to provide the technology infrastructure that will enable immediate, affordable, accessible, data driven care.”

Through the collaboration with Quest, HealthTap doctors will be able to immediately order routine tests after a patient visits one of Quest’s patient service centers. Both doctors and patients will be able to view the results directly via HealthTap’s platform, or the MyQuest app (for patients). Additionally, doctors will help patients interpret their results, and provide appropriate medical advice, treatment, and prescriptions at a much faster pace, improving patient care and outcomes.

The press release adds that this is the first ever partnership between a major national medical laboratory provider and an “end-to-end virtual care company.”