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Revenue Recognition (Remaining Performance Obligation) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2018
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Up front customer loyalty programs and volume commitment programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 26.00%
Up front customer loyalty programs and volume commitment programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 22.00%
Up front customer loyalty programs and volume commitment programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 18.00%
Up front customer loyalty programs and volume commitment programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 34.00%
Extended warranties and post contract support | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 30.00%
Extended warranties and post contract support | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 28.00%
Extended warranties and post contract support | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 21.00%
Extended warranties and post contract support | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 21.00%
Instrument rebate programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 32.00%
Instrument rebate programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 25.00%
Instrument rebate programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 19.00%
Instrument rebate programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 24.00%
Reagent rental programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 36.00%
Reagent rental programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 29.00%
Reagent rental programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 20.00%
Reagent rental programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 15.00%

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