Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 4,161.5 million compared to USD 2,823.8 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,057.9 million compared to operating loss of USD 192.6 million a year ago. Net income was USD 769.6 million compared to net loss of USD 317.2 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 7.88 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of USD 3.27 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 7.82 compared to diluted loss per share from continuing operations of USD 3.27 a year ago.