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Business Combinations - Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Information (Detail) (Gen-Probe Incorporated [Member], USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2012
Gen-Probe Incorporated [Member] |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] |
Revenue | $ 2,526.3
Net loss | $ (164.5)
Basic and diluted net loss per common share (in dollars per share) | $ (0.62)

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