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12. Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
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