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State Research and Development Credit Exchange Receivable - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts and Other Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of credit exchange receivable | 65.00% |
Estimated amounts receivable under program | $ 463,000 | $ 298,000

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