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Revenue Recognition (Remaining Performance Obligation) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2019
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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 | 37.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
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 | 31.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
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 | 20.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
Extended warranties and post contract support | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 9.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
Extended warranties and post contract support | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 3.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) |
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 | 25.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
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 | 22.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
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 | 20.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
Up front customer loyalty programs and volume commitment programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 17.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
Up front customer loyalty programs and volume commitment programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 16.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) |
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 | 33.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
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 | 27.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
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 | 19.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
Instrument rebate programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 12.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
Instrument rebate programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 9.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) |
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 | 39.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
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 | 29.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
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 | 18.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
Reagent rental programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 8.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) | 1 year
Reagent rental programs | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue percentage expected to be recognized | 6.00%
Revenue recognition period (in years) |

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