Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Nov. 18, 2019 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | LABORATORY CORP OF AMERICA HOLDINGS |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000920148 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 18, 2019 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 1-11353 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3757370 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 358 South Main Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Burlington |
Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27215 |
City Area Code | 336 |
Local Phone Number | 229-1127 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.10 par value |
Trading Symbol | LH |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |