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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accoutns
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]  
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013
(in thousands)

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
 
 
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
 
Additions
Charged to Costs
and Expenses
 
Deductions
 
Balance at
End of Year
2015
 
$
27,973

 
$
8,783

 
$
(12,338
)
 
$
24,418

2014
 
$
32,471

 
$
7,164

 
$
(11,662
)
 
$
27,973

2013
 
$
29,202

 
$
9,181

 
$
(5,912
)
 
$
32,471




Valuation allowance for current and long-term deferred tax assets
 
 
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
 
Additions Charged
(Credited) to Income
Tax Expense
 
Deductions
 
Balance at 
End of Year 
2015
 
$
58,615

 
$
(338
)
 
$
—

 
$
58,277

2014
 
$
64,011

 
$
(5,396
)
 
$
—

 
$
58,615

2013
 
$
52,856

 
$
11,155

 
$
—

 
$
64,011