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Commitments and Contingencies - Leases narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2017
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Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Finance lease, liability | $ 720.0 |  |
Finance lease, term of contract |  |  | 5 years
Finance lease, renewal term |  | 5 years | 5 years
Laboratory and Office Facilities |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Finance lease, liability |  |  | $ 720.0

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