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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014 operating_segments	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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Percent of revenue from countries not separately disclosed									5.00%
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Net Sales									21,052	20,119	22,727
United states \| Minimum
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Long-lived asset percentage held in a specific location	99.00%								99.00%
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Net Sales									3,892	5,147	4,526
Laboratory Services
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Gross Profit									6,840	6,820	9,316
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Gross Profit									2,881	3,934	3,816
Net Loss before Taxes									1,273	(3,555)	(1,307)
Income Tax Expense									(107)	(54)	146
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Interest Expense									259	244	37
Total Assets	6,890				8,567				6,890	8,567	9,595
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