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Assets Held-for-Sale Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 14, 2016 USD ($)
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Blood Screening Business [Member] |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Gross proceeds on sale | $ 1,850

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