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Dispositions Operating Profit of Disposed Business (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 26, 2016 | Apr. 01, 2017 | Mar. 26, 2016
Blood Screening Business [Member] |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Income from operations | $ 17.3 | $ 27.3 | $ 45.8 | $ 54.3

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