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Overview (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 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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