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The Business Cell Therapy Development and Manufacturing (Details) | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2017 client product filing | Mar. 16, 2017 | Mar. 11, 2016
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage |  |  | 19.90%
Subsidiary, Ownership Interest by Parent |  | 80.10% | 80.10%
PCT Allendale, LLC [Member] |  |  |
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Clients | client | 100 |  |
Number Of Products Produced | product | 20,000 |  |
PCT Allendale, LLC [Member] | United States And European Union [Member] |  |  |
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Supported Regulatory Filings | filing | 50 |  |

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