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Overview (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 item
Sequel Instrument and Sequel SMRT Cell 1M [Member] |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] |
Number of DNA molecules that can be sequenced simultaneously | 1,000,000
SMRT Cell 8M [Member] |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] |
Throughput capability, multiple factor | 8

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