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Change of Control Expense Recognized for Bonuses Paid to Crescendo Employees (Detail) (Crescendo, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Change of control bonuses	$ 5,695
Cost Of Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Change of control bonuses	238
Research And Development Expense
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Change of control bonuses	1,710
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Change of control bonuses	$ 3,747

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