Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accoutns

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011

(in thousands)

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Deductions			Balance at End of Year
2013	$	29,202	$	9,181	$	(5,912	)	$	32,471
2012	$	33,259	$	7,597	$	(11,654	)	$	29,202
2011	$	25,052	$	15,112	$	(6,905	)	$	33,259

Valuation allowance for current and long-term deferred tax assets

	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions Charged (Credited) to Income Tax Expense		Deductions		Other (A)		Balance at  End of Year
2013	$	52,856	$	11,155	$	—	$	—	$	64,011
2012	$	48,926	$	3,700	$	—	$	230	$	52,856
2011	$	37,015	$	6,356	$	—	$	5,555	$	48,926

(A)  Due to acquisitions.