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Fair Values on Financial Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | $ 33,426 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities |  | $ 36,841 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities |
Total financial liabilities | 10,485 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations |  | 20,390 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations |
Money market funds |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 3,912 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_MoneyMarketFundsMember | [1] | 8,650 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_MoneyMarketFundsMember | [1]
Corporate debt securities |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 26,088 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember | [2] | 23,173 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember | [3]
United States government agency securities |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 3,426 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_USGovernmentAgenciesDebtSecuritiesMember | [2] | 5,018 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_USGovernmentAgenciesDebtSecuritiesMember | [3]
Warrant Liability |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial liabilities | 10,485 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByLiabilityClassAxis = cers_WarrantLiabilityMember | [4] | 20,390 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByLiabilityClassAxis = cers_WarrantLiabilityMember | [4]
Level 1 |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 3,912 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member |  | 8,650 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member |
Total financial liabilities | 0 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member |  | 0 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member |
Level 1 | Money market funds |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 3,912 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_MoneyMarketFundsMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member | [1] | 8,650 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_MoneyMarketFundsMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member | [1]
Level 1 | Corporate debt securities |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member | [2] | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member | [3]
Level 1 | United States government agency securities |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_USGovernmentAgenciesDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member | [2] | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_USGovernmentAgenciesDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member | [3]
Level 1 | Warrant Liability |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial liabilities | 0 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member / us-gaap_FairValueByLiabilityClassAxis = cers_WarrantLiabilityMember | [4] | 0 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel1Member / us-gaap_FairValueByLiabilityClassAxis = cers_WarrantLiabilityMember | [4]
Level 2 |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 29,514 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member |  | 28,191 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member |
Total financial liabilities | 0 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member |  | 0 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member |
Level 2 | Money market funds |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_MoneyMarketFundsMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member | [1] | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_MoneyMarketFundsMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member | [1]
Level 2 | Corporate debt securities |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 26,088 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member | [2] | 23,173 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member | [3]
Level 2 | United States government agency securities |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 3,426 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_USGovernmentAgenciesDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member | [2] | 5,018 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_USGovernmentAgenciesDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member | [3]
Level 2 | Warrant Liability |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial liabilities | 0 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member / us-gaap_FairValueByLiabilityClassAxis = cers_WarrantLiabilityMember | [4] | 0 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel2Member / us-gaap_FairValueByLiabilityClassAxis = cers_WarrantLiabilityMember | [4]
Level 3 |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member |  | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member |
Total financial liabilities | 10,485 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member |  | 20,390 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member |
Level 3 | Money market funds |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_MoneyMarketFundsMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member | [1] | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_MoneyMarketFundsMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member | [1]
Level 3 | Corporate debt securities |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member | [2] | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_CorporateDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member | [3]
Level 3 | United States government agency securities |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial assets | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_USGovernmentAgenciesDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member | [2] | 0 us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities / us-gaap_FairValueByAssetClassAxis = us-gaap_USGovernmentAgenciesDebtSecuritiesMember / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member | [3]
Level 3 | Warrant Liability |  |  |  |
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities |  |  |  |
Total financial liabilities | $ 10,485 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member / us-gaap_FairValueByLiabilityClassAxis = cers_WarrantLiabilityMember | [4] | $ 20,390 us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisObligations / us-gaap_FairValueByFairValueHierarchyLevelAxis = us-gaap_FairValueInputsLevel3Member / us-gaap_FairValueByLiabilityClassAxis = cers_WarrantLiabilityMember | [4]
[1] | Included in cash and cash equivalents on the Company's consolidated balances sheets.
[2] | Included in short-term investments on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, except for approximately $1.0 million of corporate debt securities that are included in cash and cash equivalents on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
[3] | Included in short-term investments on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
[4] | Included in current liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

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