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Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Change in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Balance | $ 23,640 | $ 14,450
Acquisitions | 14,226 | 9,190
Balance | 37,866 | 23,640
Biological Indicators [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 9,279 | 9,279
Acquisitions | 0 | 0
Balance | 9,279 | 9,279
Instruments [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 14,361 | 5,171
Acquisitions | 579 | 9,190
Balance | 14,940 | 14,361
Continuous Monitoring [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 0 | 0
Acquisitions | 13,647 | 0
Balance | $ 13,647 | $ 0

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