Laboratory Corporation of America (LH) 8-K Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

           September 18, 2006           
(Date of earliest event reported)

LABORATORY CORPORATION OF
AMERICA HOLDINGS

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

DELAWARE	1-11353	13-3757370
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

358 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA	27215	336-229-1127
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)	(Registrant's telephone number including area code)

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ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On September 18, 2006, Laboratory Corporation of America^® Holdings (LabCorp^®) (NYSE: LH), announced that David P. King, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Bradford T. Smith, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and William (Brad) Hayes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to speak at the Bank of America 36th Annual Investment Conference in San Francisco, CA. LabCorp’s presentation is planned for Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time).

Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated September 18, 2006

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Registrant)
Date: September 18, 2006	By:	/s/Bradford T. Smith
		Bradford T. Smith, Executive Vice President and Secretary