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12. Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 505,066 | $ 498,697 | $ 1,530,059 | $ 1,495,396
Income before income taxes | (5,216) | 55,003 | 67,875 | 170,748
Life Science [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 162,900 | 167,000 | 489,500 | 484,200
Income before income taxes | (8,500) | 6,800 | (28,900) | 9,400
Clinical Diagnostics [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 338,800 | 328,400 | 1,030,200 | 999,600
Income before income taxes | 43,000 | 48,200 | 130,600 | 151,800
All Other Segments [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 3,400 | 3,300 | 10,400 | 11,600
Income before income taxes | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 300 | $ 1,800

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