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Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward] Grants (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Per Share Weighted Average Price of Shares Purchased Non-vested stock outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) Non-vested stock outstanding at end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract] Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based 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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract] CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] Business Segments [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Geographical [Axis] Options [Member] Employee stock options [Member] Stock Options [Member] Exercises (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Stock issued, ESPP Stock issued, ESPP (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Stockholders' equity: Total stockholders' equity Balance Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS [Abstract] Effect of derivative instruments on statements of operations [Abstract] Summary of Derivative Instruments Impact on Results of Operations [Abstract] SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract] Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Swap [Member] Research and development tax credit carryforwards Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount Accrued taxes ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Accrued interest and penalties Gross increases - current period tax positions Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year Unrecognized Tax Benefits Settlements Gross increases - tax positions in prior period Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact income tax expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate USE OF ESTIMATES Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] U.S. government obligations and agency securities [Member] US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Increase in valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Additions Charged to Operations or Other Accounts Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Balance at Beginning of Period Balance at End of Period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Write-offs, net of Recoveries Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per common share (in shares) Japan [Member] Singapore [Member] United States [Member] Euro [Member} Euro Member Countries, Euro British pound [Member] United Kingdom, Pounds Japanese yen [Member] Japanese yen [Member] Represents vesting period of entity's contributions to employees under Defined contribution savings plan. Defined contribution savings plans vesting period Contributions to employees, Vesting period Minimum royalty payment paid by related party starting in December 2015. Revenue earned during the period from the leasing or otherwise lending to a third party the entity's rights or title to certain property. Royalty revenue is derived from a percentage or stated amount of sales proceeds or revenue generated by the third party using the entity's property. Examples of property from which royalties may be derived include patents and oil and mineral rights. Minimum Royalty Payment from Related Party Minimum royalty fee from related party Net of tax amount of unrealized holding gain (loss) before reclassification adjustments on available-for-sale securities and non-marketable investments. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities and Non-Marketable Investments Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale and non-marketable securities Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains (losses) realized on available-for-sale securities and non-marketable securities. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Reclassification adjustment for realized gains (losses) recognized in net loss The final loss recognized for any initial write-down from carrying value to fair value less cost to sell for a classified as held for sale. Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Final Impairment Charges Impairment of property and equipment, net-held for sale Disclosure of accounting policy for goodwill, intangible assets and other long lived assets. This accounting policy also may address how an entity assesses and measures impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and on long-lived assets. Goodwill And Intangible Assets And Other Long Lived Assets Policy [Policy Text Block] GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND OTHER LONG-LIVED ASSETS Disclosure of accounting policy for development costs of software to be sold, leased or marketed and foe software for internal-use. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS [Policy Text Block] SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets pertaining to continuing operations. Change in deferred tax assets Represents amount of furniture and equipment as of the date of the statement of financial position. Equipment and furniture [Member] Business Acquisition, Purchase Price for Acquisition [Abstract] Components of cash paid for the acquisition [Abstract] Shares and stock units that an entity has not yet issued because the agreed-upon consideration, such as employee services, has not yet been received. Restricted stock and restricted stock units [Member] Number of shares issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan for rendering purposes. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans for rendering Number of shares issued ESPP (in shares) Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Securities excluded from diluted earnings per common share [Abstract] Selling price of long-lived assets held for sale. Sales price of long-lived assets held for sale Commissions and closing costs incurred on the sale of a long-lived asset held for sale Commissions and closing costs on sale of long-lived assets held for sale Accumulated amortization expense on software developed for internal-use Accumulated amortization of internal-use software Amount capitalized during the year of software developed for internal-use Amount capitalized for internal-use software Accumulated change in unrealized holding gain (loss) before reclassification adjustments on available-for-sale securities and non-marketable investments. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities and Non-Marketable Investments Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax Unrealized gains on available-for-sale and non-marketable securities Inventory step-up in fair value related to acquisition, unamortized portion Inventory, Step Up Adjustment Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Includes current and noncurrent Inventory Total, Net Total Represents facility held for productive use and leasehold improvements, used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Building and leasehold improvements [Member] Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business including intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Property Plant And Equipment Net Including Assets Held For Sale Net property and equipment The initial loss recognized for any initial write-down from carrying value to fair value less cost to sell for a classified as held for sale. Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Initial Impairment Charges Impairment of property and equipment, net-held for sale Legal expenses incurred in connection with intellectual property and patents. Legal Expenses Associated with Administrative Proceedings Significant costs incurred in connection with administrative proceedings COMMITMENTS [Abstract] Refers to period of renewal option for leases from. Renewal options period from The total amount of sublease rental income to be recognized in the next fiscal year that reduces the entity's rent expense incurred under operating leases. Operating Leases Rent Expense Sublease Rentals Next Twelve Months Sublease rentals to be recognized in 2013 The total amount of sublease rental income to be recognized in the second fiscal year that reduces the entity's rent expense incurred under operating leases. Operating Leases Rent Expense Sublease Rentals Year Two Sublease rentals to be recognized in 2013 The total amount of sublease rental income to be recognized in the third fiscal year and thereafter that reduces the entity's rent expense incurred under operating leases. Operating Leases Rent Expense Sublease Rentals Year Thereafter Sublease rentals to be recognized thereafter Rights acquired through registration of a business name to gain or protect exclusive use thereof and the rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style. Trademarks and tradenames [Member] Other contractual agreements not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Other Contractual Agreements [Member] Other contractual agreements [Member] Carrying value of finite-lived intangible assets, beginning period Beginning Carrying Value Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Beginning Carrying Value Of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Carrying value of finite-lived intangible assets, ending period Ending Carrying Value Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Ending Carrying Value Of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets This category includes information about obligations and securities issued by Non US Government Corporations and Agencies. Non U S Government Obligations And Agency Securities [Member] Foreign government obligations and agency securities [Member] Debt and equity securities which are issued by a foreign corporate entity with a promise of repayment. Foreign debt and equity securities are issuance by corporate not within the country of domicile of the entity. Foreign Corporate Debt And Equity Securities [Member] Foreign corporate debt and equity securities [Member] Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Debt Instrument, 3.50% Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, 3.50% Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Debt Instrument, 4.00% Interest Rate, Stated Percentage This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Fair value of 3.50% convertible debt at the balance sheet date. 3.50% Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Fair value of 3.50% convertible debt at the balance sheet date. 4.00% Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures Total amount borrowed as of the balance sheet date, including the current and noncurrent portions, of collateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Such obligations include mortgage loans, chattel loans, and any other borrowings secured by assets of the borrower. Total amount borrowed as of balance sheet date Amount of term loan borrowed as of balance sheet date FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract] Amount of available-for-sale debt securities at fair value maturing in one to two fiscal years following the latest fiscal year. Available for sale Securities, Debt Maturities, One to Two Years, Fair Value One to two years Amount of available-for-sale debt securities at fair value maturing after the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Available for sale Securities Debt Maturities, after Two Years, Fair Value More than two years Primary financial statement caption in which reported facts about interest income and other revenue not separately disclosed have been included. Interest Income and Other [Member] Period for maturity of debt instruments. Debt Instrument Maturity Period Maturity period Represents reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument. LIBOR [Member] Represents reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument. Base Rate [Member] Represents reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument. Federal Funds Rate [Member] Represents number of days used for calculation of interest in a year. Number of days in year used for calculation of interest Number of days in a year Represents floor percentage rate on the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Floor Percentage Floor rate (in hundredths) Amortization period of debt issuance costs for Term Loan. Amortization Period For Debt Issuance Cost Term Loan Amortization period for debt issuance cost term loan Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Tabular disclosure of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of total revenues and income (loss) from operations from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated revenues. Reconciliation of Revenue and Income (Loss) from Operations from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] 5-year maturity schedule for Term Loan Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity Term Loan [Abstract] Represents back end of expiration period for stock options issued from the grant date under share-based compensation program, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Expiration Period - to Expiration period - ending 4.00% Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Fourinterest Rate Stated Percentage 4.00%, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Amortization period of debt issuance costs for Convertible Notes Amortization Period For Debt Issuance Cost Convertible Notes Amortization period for debt issuance cost related to convertible notes Date on which the 4.00% Notes will become redeemable Date Which Convertible Notes Will Become Redeemable Date on which convertible notes will become redeemable Conversion triggering common stock trading price as a percentage of price last reported in Measurement period converted at conversion rate. Percentage Company's common stock has been above conversion price Percentage of common stock above conversion price (in hundredths) The number of consecutive trading days the Company's common stock has been above the threshold for conversion Number of Consecutive Trading Days Within Measurement Period Number of consecutive trading days within measurement period Number of consecutive trading days on which trading price is examined for triggering of conversion Number Of Consecutive Trading Days On Which Trading Price Is Examined For Triggering Of Conversion Number of consecutive trading days on which trading price is examined for triggering of conversion Interest expense related to 3.50% convertible debt instruments which has been recognized for the period, including the contractual interest coupon and amortization of the debt discount, if any. Debt Instrument, 3.50% Convertible, Interest Expense Debt Instrument, 3.50% Convertible, Interest Expense Paid With Repurchase Number of trading days to trigger measurement period within date Company provides notice of redemption Number of Trading Days to Trigger Measurement Period Within Date Company Provides Notice of Redemption Number of trading days to trigger measurement period within date company provides notice of redemption Repurchase of Aggregate Principal Amount of Convertible Notes Repurchase of Aggregate Principal Amount of Convertible Notes Aggregate principal amount of senior convertible notes repurchased The cash outflow from the repurchase of a long-term debt instrument which can be exchanged for a specified amount of another security, typically the entity's common stock, at the option of the issuer or the holder, including any accrued interest. Repurchase of Convertible Debt, including accrued interest Interest expense related to 4.00% convertible debt instruments which has been recognized for the period, including the contractual interest coupon and amortization of the debt discount, if any. Debt Instrument400 Convertible Interest Expense Debt Instrument, 4.00% Convertible, Interest Expense Amount of debt issuance costs (for example, but not limited to, legal, accounting, broker, and regulatory fees) for 4.00% Convertible Notes. Debt Issuance Cost Four Notes Percentage of principal amount that the redemption price will be equal to. Percentage of Principal Amount That The Redemption Price Will Be Equal To The ratio applied to the debt for purposes of determining the number of shares of the equity security into which the debt will be converted. Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio1 Debt Instrument, Convertible, Shares per $1,000 principal amount of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes A component of an enterprise representing facts about an entire consolidated business entity disaggregated by business or economic activities. Affymetrix Core [Member] The acquisition of eBioscience, a privately-held company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of research tools in the areas of flow cytometry, immunoassays, microscopic imaging and other protein-based analyses, that were completed during the period. eBioscience [Member] Represents Europe region. Europe [Member] Represents other countries. Other Countries [Member] Other countries [Member] Number of major customers customer that accounts for 10 percent or more of an entity's revenues. Number of major customers Minimum percentage of revenue considered for major customer that accounts for 10 percent or more of an entity's revenues. Minimum percentage of revenue major customer accounted for Minimum percentage of revenue major customer accounted for (in hundredths) Tabular disclosure of the components of cash paid for a material business combination completed during the period. Schedule of Components of Cash Paid for Acquisition [Table Text Block] Total purchase price Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts for eBioscience only. Revenue Nete Bioscience Specific Revenue, Net, eBioscience specific The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues by reportable operating segments. Operating Income (Loss) by Reportable Operating Segment Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) from Operations for Reportable Segment The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, attributable to eBioscience-specific Net Income Loss Bioscience Specific Net Loss, eBioscience specific Business Acquisition, Components of Cash Paid for Acquisition [Line Items] Share-based compensation expense on accelerated vesting of eBioscience stock options Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Acceleration of Stock Options Share-based compensation expense Amount of debt issuance costs (for example, but not limited to, legal, accounting, broker, and regulatory fees) for Term Loan. Debt Issuance Cost - Term Loan Debt issuance cost related to term loan The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date adjustment upon finalization of purchase accounting. Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangibles Adjustment The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to Acquisition adjustment upon finalization of purchase accounting. Income Tax Benefit Provision Acquisition Adjustment Income Tax (Benefit) provision acquisition adjustment Amount of escrow released from escrow as of the report date. Amount of indemnification released from escrow Amount of indemnification released from escrow Amount of direct costs of the business combination including legal, accounting, and other costs incurred to consummate the business acquisition. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Transaction Costs Duration The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit excluding those pertaining to Acquisition before recast. Income Tax Benefit Provision Without Acquisition Before Recast Income tax (benefit) provision related to acquisition before recast Amount of direct costs of the business combination including legal, accounting, and other costs incurred to consummate the business acquisition incurred by eBioscience. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Transaction Costs incurred by eBioscience Stockholders Equity And Share Based Compensation Expense [Abstract] Tabular disclosure of number of shares reserved for future issuance. Schedule of reserved shares [Table Text Block] Reserved shares Represents equity-based compensation arrangement plan. Stock Plan 1998 [Member] Represents equity-based compensation arrangement plan. Stock Plan 2000 [Member] Represents equity-based compensation arrangement plan. Stock Plan 2012 [Member] This element represents issue price of stock options as percentage of fair value. Share based compensation arrangements stock options issue price as percentage of fair value Stock options issue price as percentage of fair value (in hundredths) Represents front end of expiration period for stock options issued from the grant date under share-based compensation program, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Expiration Period - from Expiration period - beginning Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance related to the 2012 Inducement Plan Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance 2012 Inducement Number of additional shares authorized (in shares) Term of historical trend considered to derive expected term. Term of historical trend Stock option plan activity [Abstract] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Represents range of exercise price of outstanding and exercisable share awards. Range One [Member] Range $ 2.63 - 3.22 [Member] Represents range of exercise price of outstanding and exercisable share awards. Range Two [Member] Range $ 3.32 - 4.16 [Member] Represents range of exercise price of outstanding and exercisable share awards. Range Three [Member] Range $ 4.21 - 4.22 [Member] Represents range of exercise price of outstanding and exercisable share awards. Range Four [Member] Range $ 4.26 - 4.85 [Member] Represents range of exercise price of outstanding and exercisable share awards. Range Five [Member] Range $ 4.88 - 5.74 [Member] Represents range of exercise price of outstanding and exercisable share awards. Range Six [Member] Range $ 5.78 - 8.29 [Member] Represents range of exercise price of outstanding and exercisable share awards. Range Seven [Member] Range $ 8.71 - 19.92 [Member] Represents range of exercise price of outstanding and exercisable share awards. Range Eight [Member] Range $ 20.90 - 57.08 [Member] Options outstanding and exercisable [Abstract] Reserved Shares [Abstract] Refers to number of common shares reserved for future issuance related to convertible subordinated notes. Common stock reserved for convertible subordinated notes Common stock reserved for convertible subordinated notes (in shares) Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period for 2011 CEO PRSU granted. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures PRSU 2011 CEO PRSU grants: Grants in period, Net of forfeitures (in shares) Expected 2011 CEO PRSUs to be achieved in the future Expected PRSUs to be Achieved Expected 2011 CEO PRSU grants to be achieved (in shares) Grant date fair value of 2011 CEO PRSU Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value PRSU 2011 CEO PRSU grants: Grant date intrinsic value achieved (in dollars per share) As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based PRSUs made to CEO under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized PRSU 2011 CEO PRSU grants: Nonvested awards, Compensation cost not yet recognized Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance related to ESPP Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance ESPP Shares reserve for issuance under Employee stock purchase plan (in shares) Purchase consideration as a percentage of market value. ESPP Purchase Consideration as Percentage of Market Value ESPP purchase consideration as percentage of market value (in hundredths) Offering period. ESPP Offering period ESPP offering period Number of purchase periods per offering period. ESPP Number of Purchase Periods Per Offering Period ESPP number of purchase periods per offering period Number of months in a purchase period that results in a look-back for determining purchase price in the ESPP Number of Months in Each Purchase Period Number of months in each purchase period This element represents the look-back period for employee stock purchase plan. Maximum Look Back Period for Employee Stock Purchase Plan Look-back period for ESPP Number of employees participating in ESPP as of balance sheet date Number of Participants in ESPP Number of participants in ESPP Actual number of 2011 CEO PRSU shares achieved Actual2011CEOPRSUAchieved Actual 2011 CEO PRSU Grants Achieved Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period for PRSUs, excluding 2011 CEO grants. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Twelve PRSU PRSUs granted, excluding 2011 CEO grants Grant date fair value of PRSUs granted, excluding 2011 CEO grants Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value Twelve PRSU Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value PRSUs, excluding 2011 CEO grants As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based PRSUs granted, excluding 2011 CEO grants, made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Twelve PRSU Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized PRSU, excluding 2011 CEO grants Expected PRSUs to be achieved in the future granted, excluding 2011 CEO grants Expected PRSUs Granted, excluding 2011 CEO grants, to be Achieved Expected PRSUs Granted, excluding 2011 CEO grants, to be Achieved Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions And Methodology ESPP [Abstract] The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares for ESPP plan. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate ESPP Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate for ESPP The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term for ESPP. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate for ESPP Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate for ESPP The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period for ESPP. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate ESPP Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate for ESPP Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days for ESPP. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term ESPP Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term for ESPP Represents the expense related to ESPP recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense ESPP Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense The initial fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and goodwill prior to any measurement period adjustments. Determination of Fair Value of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities - Initial [Member] Measurement period adjustments on purchase accounting. Measurement Period Adjustments for Purchase Accounting [Member] The final fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and goodwill subsequent to any measurement period adjustments. Determination of Fair Value of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities- Final [Member] Schedule reflecting the consideration paid for an acquisition. Components of Cash Paid For Acquisition [Table] Information on the components of consideration paid for an acquisition. Components of Consideration Paid For an Acquisition [Axis] Components of consideration paid on an acquisition. Components of Consideration Paid For an Acquisition [Domain] The number of shares of common stock if the 4.00% Notes are converted. Maximum number of shares upon conversion of the 4.00% Notes Represents amount of valuation allowance attributable to tax benefits of share based compensation. Valuation allowance attributable to tax benefits of share based compensation Valuation allowance attributable to tax benefits of share based compensation Represents tax benefits related to share-based compensation not included in the deferred tax assets. Tax benefits related to share based compensation not included in the deferred tax assets Tax benefits related to share based compensation not included in the deferred tax assets Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from tangible assets other than goodwill. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tangible Assets Acquired tangibles Total revenue from reportable operating segments. Total revenue from reportable operating segments [Member] Corporate headquarter revenue not allocated to segments. Reconciliation of the total of reportable segments' amounts of revenues to the consolidated amount. Unallocated Revenue to Segment [Member] Unallocated revenue to segment [Member] Corporate headquarter income (loss) from operations not allocated to segments. Reconciliation of the total of reportable segments' measures of profits or loss, to the consolidated amount. Unallocated income (loss) from operations to segment [Member] Total income (loss) from operations from reportable operating segments. Total income (loss) from operations from reportable operating segments [Member] This element represents the reconciliation of income or loss from operations for reportable operating segments. Income (loss) from operations segment reconciliation The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the costs of fair value step-up in inventory over the expected benefit period of such assets. This element applies only to the fair value step-up in inventory used in the production of goods. Cost of goods sold inventory step-up, amortization Legal expenses accrued as of balance sheet date. Accrued Legal Expenses, Current Accrued legal Liabilities accrued from an agreement (contract) that contingently requires the guarantor to make payments to the guaranteed party in compensation for that party's or parties' loss or injury attributable to specified events or actions, such as a patent infringement action against an entity that relied on certain representations as to ownership rights made by a software vendor. Accrued liabilities related to indemnification agreements Refers to period of renewal option for leases to. Renewal options period to The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. This also includes the expense related to the accelerated vesting of eBioscience stock options Share-based Compensation including acquisition Share-based compensation including acquisition Value of stock (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of stock value of such awards forfeited. Stock issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Net of tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units. Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures and Tax Withheld for Vesting of RSU Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and restricted stock, net of tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Net of tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures and Tax Withheld for Vesting of RSU Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and restricted stock, net of tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit excluding those pertaining to Acquisition after recast. Income Tax Benefit Provision Without Acquisition After Recast Income tax (benefit) provision related to acquisition after recast Longest weighted average period before the next renewal or extension (both explicit and implicit) for intangible assets that have been renewed or extended, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Period before Next Renewal or Extension Ending Shortest weighted average period before the next renewal or extension (both explicit and implicit) for intangible assets that have been renewed or extended, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Period before Next Renewal or Extension Beginning