Bio-Rad Laboratories (BIO) 10-Q 6 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 29, 2014	Jul. 29, 2014
		Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	'BIO RAD LABORATORIES INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000012208	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	23,776,205	5,093,089
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$384,670	$331,551
Short-term investments	262,908	277,369
Accounts Receivable, Net	378,891	422,660
Inventories:	'	'
Raw materials	112,878	105,708
Work in process	144,753	129,894
Finished goods	263,011	265,689
Total inventories	520,642	501,291
Prepaid expenses, taxes and other current assets	220,383	214,985
Total current assets	1,767,494	1,747,856
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	1,130,388	1,087,315
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	-690,062	-657,960
Property, plant and equipment, net	440,326	429,355
Goodwill, net	535,223	517,770
Purchased intangibles, net	292,547	266,188
Other investments	382,913	377,870
Other assets	49,248	49,751
Total assets	3,467,751	3,388,790
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:	'	'
Accounts payable	125,461	148,510
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	134,905	130,658
Short-term interest payable	4,215	6,069
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt	1,725	1,786
Income taxes payable	14,509	11,494
Estimated loss contingency	39,800	30,000
Deferred tax liabilities	13,755	9,454
Other current liabilities	145,878	149,501
Total current liabilities	480,248	487,472
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	435,607	435,615
Other long-term liabilities	301,952	278,981
Total liabilities	1,217,807	1,202,068
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	254,341	239,986
Retained earnings	1,644,416	1,606,117
Accumulated other comprehensive income	351,285	340,717
Total stockholders' equity	2,249,944	2,186,722
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,467,751	3,388,790
Common Class A [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	2	2
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	1	1
Treasury Class A [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Treasury Stock, Value	-12	-12
Treasury Class B [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Treasury Stock, Value	($89)	($89)

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Common Class A [Member]	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	23,775,997	23,680,749
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	23,775,875	23,680,627
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	5,094,306	5,096,780
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	5,093,389	5,095,863
Treasury Class A [Member]	'	'
Treasury Stock, Shares	122	122
Treasury Class B [Member]	'	'
Treasury Stock, Shares	917	917

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net sales	$536,832	$525,321	$1,046,176	$1,024,993
Cost of goods sold	239,590	225,220	473,645	453,480
Gross profit	297,242	300,101	572,531	571,513
Selling, general and administrative expense	195,838	195,331	398,113	381,248
Research and Development Expense	55,717	51,841	108,260	102,184
Segment profit (loss)	45,687	52,929	66,158	88,081
Interest expense	5,564	11,664	9,421	22,641
Foreign exchange losses, net	-286	865	2,451	2,393
Other (income) expense, net	-8,388	-8,644	-9,049	-10,044
Income before income taxes	48,797	49,044	63,335	73,091
Provision for income taxes	-17,166	-14,442	-25,036	-18,317
Net income including noncontrolling interests	31,631	34,602	38,299	54,774
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	-21
Net income attributable to Bio-Rad	$31,631	$34,602	$38,299	$54,753
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income per share basic attributable to Bio-Rad	$1.10	$1.21	$1.33	$1.92
Weighted average common shares - basic	28,826	28,538	28,809	28,516
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Net income per share diluted attributable to Bio-Rad	$1.09	$1.20	$1.32	$1.90
Weighted average common shares - diluted	29,092	28,868	29,076	28,843

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$31,631	$34,602	$38,299	$54,774
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,107	-1,198	7,634	-35,590
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	118	-18	179	291
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments net of tax expense	-23,538	-827	2,755	28,325
Total other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax	-21,313	-2,043	10,568	-6,974
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	10,318	32,559	48,867	47,800
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	-185
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bio-Rad net of tax	$10,318	$32,559	$48,867	$47,615

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Cash received from customers	$1,087,487	$1,006,345
Cash paid to suppliers and employees	-918,152	-911,227
Interest paid	-10,912	-24,681
Income tax payments	-17,059	-42,102
Investment proceeds and miscellaneous receipts, net	10,283	10,926
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-468	-499
(Payments for) proceeds from forward foreign exchange contracts, net	-1,355	4,992
Net cash provided by operating activities	149,824	43,754
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-60,892	-58,598
Proceeds from dispositions of property, plant and equipment	338	1,088
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash received, and long-term investments	-42,010	-65,883
Payments for purchases of intangible assets	-15,382	-500
Payments for purchases of marketable securities and investments	-99,073	-276,835
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities and investments	44,875	98,588
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities and investments	70,206	167,574
Net cash used in investing activities	-101,938	-134,566
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Net payments on line-of-credit arrangements and notes payable	-62	-18
Payments on long-term borrowings	-118	-123
Payments of contingent consideration	0	-13,074
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	6,473	6,580
Payments of debt issuance costs for credit agreement	-463	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	468	499
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	6,298	-6,136
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash	-1,065	559
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	53,119	-96,389
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	331,551	463,388
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	384,670	366,999
Reconciliation of net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Net income including noncontrolling interests	38,299	54,774
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by operating activities excluding the effects of acquisitions:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	73,007	68,211
Share-based compensation	7,382	6,781
Losses (gains) on dispositions of securities	316	-103
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-468	-499
Changes in fair value of contingent consideration	-5,339	-1,301
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable	46,070	-6,477
Increase in inventories	-17,209	-37,093
Increase in other current assets	-3,360	-9,056
Decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities	-1,004	-11,261
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable	13,548	-26,681
Net decrease/increase in other long-term assets/liabilities	-1,418	6,459
Net cash provided by operating activities	$149,824	$43,754

1_Organization_Consolidation_a

1. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure	'
	1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND USE OF ESTIMATES
	Basis of Presentation
	In this report, “Bio-Rad,” “we,” “us,” "the Company" and “our” refer to Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Bio-Rad have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state the results of the interim periods presented.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, with the exception to the adjustments noted below.  Results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.  The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	We evaluate subsequent events and the evidence they provide about conditions existing at the date of the balance sheet as well as conditions that arose after the balance sheet date but through the date the financial statements are issued.  The effects of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date are recognized in the financial statements. Events and conditions arising after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued are evaluated to determine if disclosure is required to keep the financial statements from being misleading.  To the extent such events and conditions exist, disclosures are made regarding the nature of events and the estimated financial effects for those events and conditions.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.   Bio-Rad bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other market-specific and other relevant assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
	CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERRORS, AND RECLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS
	Statement of Cash Flows
	During the six month-period ended June 30, 2013, we reported payments for contingent consideration as cash outflows from investing activities in error. Amounts paid pertaining to the purchase accounting contingent liability should have been classified as cash outflows from financing activities. Amounts paid in excess of the purchase accounting contingent liability should have been classified as cash outflows from operating activities. We have adjusted the amounts previously reported in our Form 10-Q for the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 in conjunction with the filing of this 10-Q by reducing cash outflows from investing activities by $13.5 million and increasing cash outflows from financing activities and operating activities by $13.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
	During the six month-period ended June 30, 2013, we reported payments for/proceeds from forward foreign exchange contracts as cash flows from investing activities in error. Cash flows from forward foreign exchange contracts should have been classified as cash flows from operating activities. We have adjusted the amounts previously reported in our Form 10-Q for the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 in conjunction with the filing of this 10-Q by reducing cash inflows from investing activities by $5.0 million and increasing cash inflows from operating activities by $5.0 million.
	Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit
	During the third quarter of 2013, we revised the classification of one item for all periods presented from “Provision for income taxes” to “Research and development expense” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income to conform to the current year presentation. The item reclassified pertains to a refundable French R&D tax credit, which after the reclassification reduces Research and development expense. We believe this presentation is appropriate as we are not required to have taxable income in order to earn the credits. As a result of recording this reclassification, there is an additional impact to our income tax provision due to the application of our effective income tax rate throughout the year. This causes the income tax provision impact to not always equal the pre-tax impact on a quarterly basis, but it does equal on an annual basis. The effect of these items for the second quarter of 2013 were as follows: a reduction of $1.4 million to Research and development expense, an increase of $1.5 million to Provision for income taxes, and a decrease of $0.1 million to Net income attributable to Bio-Rad. The effect of these items for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were as follows: a reduction of $3.0 million to Research and development expense, an increase of $2.4 million to Provision for income taxes, and an increase of $0.6 million to Net income attributable to Bio-Rad.
	Management evaluated the materiality of all the errors described above from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. Based on such evaluation, we have concluded that while these errors were significant to the quarter ended June 30, 2013, their correction impacted only the June 30, 2013 presentation and did not have an effect on the trend of financial results, taking into account the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108). Accordingly, we are correcting these errors in the second quarter of the 2014 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q.
	Recent Accounting Standards Updates
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605),” and requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period and is to be applied retrospectively, with early application not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this accounting standard update on our consolidated financial statements.

2_Acquisitions

2. Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	2.ACQUISITIONS
	GnuBIO, Inc.
	In April 2014, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of GnuBIO, Inc. (GnuBIO). This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination as GnuBIO represents an integrated set of activities and assets capable of being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return and therefore constitutes a business in accordance with GAAP. The amount of acquisition-related costs was minimal as Bio-Rad primarily represented itself during the acquisition process. This business acquisition is included in our Clinical Diagnostics segment's results of operations from the acquisition date. We believe that GnuBIO's innovative DNA workflow is well-suited for the clinical diagnostics sequencing market and will leverage our leadership role in the area of droplet digital PCR.
	The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The fair values assigned to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions. The deferred tax liability established was primarily a result of the difference in the book basis and tax basis related to the identifiable intangible assets. The estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, specifically deferred taxes, may be subject to change as additional information is received and certain tax returns are finalized. Thus the provisional measurements of fair value set forth below are subject to change. We expect to finalize the allocation once all relevant information is obtained by management, but will not extend beyond one year from the closing date of acquisition.
	The preliminary fair values of the net assets acquired from GnuBIO as of the acquisition date were determined to be $46.4 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets (specifically in-process research and development or "IPR&D"), $15.2 million of goodwill and $11.2 million of net tangible liabilities. We do not expect the goodwill recorded to be deductible for income tax purposes.
	Accounting guidance requires that the fair value of IPR&D acquired in a business combination be recorded on the balance sheet as of the acquisition date. Intangible assets related to IPR&D projects are considered to be indefinite-lived until completion or abandonment of the related project. During the period the assets are considered indefinite-lived, they will not be amortized but will be tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests if we become aware of any events occurring or changes in circumstances that would indicate a reduction in the fair value of the projects below their respective carrying amounts. We perform our annual impairment tests at December 31. If and when it is determined that identified intangible assets are impaired, an impairment charge would be recorded. If and when development is considered complete, the associated assets would be deemed finite-lived and would then be amortized based on their respective remaining estimated useful lives.
	The fair value of the consideration as of the acquisition date was $50.4 million, which includes $39.7 million paid in cash at the closing date and $10.7 million in contingent consideration potentially payable to GnuBIO's shareholders. The contingent consideration was based on a probability-weighted income approach that could reach $70.0 million upon the achievement of all development/regulatory and sales milestones. The contingent consideration for the development/regulatory milestones was valued at $10.7 million, based on assumptions regarding the probability of achieving the milestones, with such amounts discounted to present value. The contingent consideration for the sales milestones was determined to be negligible, using the risk-neutral probability of being in the money based on a Black-Scholes framework. See Note 3 for further discussion of the contingent consideration valuation and underlying assumptions.
	AbD Serotec
	In January 2013, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of AbD Serotec, a division of MorphoSys AG, for total consideration of $62.2 million (net of cash received of $7.3 million). This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination as AbD Serotec represented an integrated set of activities and assets that was capable of being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return and therefore constitutes a business in accordance with GAAP. The amount of acquisition-related costs was minimal as Bio-Rad primarily represented itself during the acquisition process. This business acquisition is included in our Life Science segment's results of operations from the acquisition date. We believe that with AbD Serotec's comprehensive catalog of antibodies, we are able to offer our customers total assay solutions that can be validated on many of our research platforms for western blotting, multiplex protein expression, ELISA and cell sorting.
	The final fair values of the net assets acquired consist of definite-lived intangible assets of $44.0 million, goodwill of $14.9 million and net tangible assets of $3.3 million. A portion of the goodwill recorded is deductible for income tax purposes.

3_Fair_Value_Measurements

3. Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	3.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	We determine the fair value of an asset or liability based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  The identification of market participant assumptions provides a basis for determining what inputs are to be used for pricing each asset or liability.  A fair value hierarchy has been established which gives precedence to fair value measurements calculated using observable inputs over those using unobservable inputs. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows:
	•	Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments
	•	Level 2: Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments)
	•	Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs (including assumptions in determining the fair value of certain investments)
	Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2014 are classified in the hierarchy as follows (in millions):
		Level 1				Level 2		Level 3				Total
	Financial Assets Carried at Fair Value:
	Cash equivalents:
	Commercial paper	$	—			$	22.3	$	—			$	22.3
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	—				1		—				1
	Foreign time deposits	21.3				—		—				21.3
	Money market funds	4.1				—		—				4.1
	Total cash equivalents (a)	25.4				23.3		—				48.7
	Available-for-sale investments:
	Corporate debt securities	—				120.4		—				120.4
	Foreign brokered certificates of deposit	—				5.1		—				5.1
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	—				42		—				42
	Foreign government obligations	—				3.8		—				3.8
	Municipal obligations	—				8		—				8
	Marketable equity securities	328.8				—		—				328.8
	Asset-backed securities	—				50.7		—				50.7
	Total available-for-sale investments (b)	328.8				230		—				558.8
	Forward foreign exchange contracts (c)	—				0.8		—				0.8
	Total financial assets carried at fair value	$	354.2			$	254.1	$	—			$	608.3
	Financial Liabilities Carried at Fair Value:
	Forward foreign exchange contracts (d)	$	—			$	0.8	$	—			$	0.8
	Contingent consideration (e)	—				—		26.1				26.1
	Total financial liabilities carried at fair value	$	—			$	0.8	$	26.1			$	26.9
	Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 are classified in the hierarchy as follows (in millions):
		Level 1				Level 2		Level 3				Total
	Financial Assets Carried at Fair Value:
	Cash equivalents:
	Commercial paper	$	—			$	7	$	—			$	7
	Foreign time deposits	11.1				—		—				11.1
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	—				1.2		—				1.2
	Money market funds	1.2				—		—				1.2
	Total cash equivalents (a)	12.3				8.2		—				20.5
	Available-for-sale investments:
	Corporate debt securities	—				132.5		—				132.5
	Foreign brokered certificates of deposit	—				8.9		—				8.9
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	—				39.1		—				39.1
	Foreign government obligations	—				5.6		—				5.6
	Municipal obligations	—				11		—				11
	Marketable equity securities	325.2				—		—				325.2
	Asset-backed securities	—				48.6		—				48.6
	Total available-for-sale investments (b)	325.2				245.7		—				570.9
	Forward foreign exchange contracts (c)	—				0.6		—				0.6
	Total financial assets carried at fair value	$	337.5			$	254.5	$	—			$	592
	Financial Liabilities Carried at Fair Value:
	Forward foreign exchange contracts (d)	$	—			$	1.1	$	—			$	1.1
	Contingent consideration (e)	—				—		20.8				20.8
	Total financial liabilities carried at fair value	$	—			$	1.1	$	20.8			$	21.9
	(a)	Cash equivalents are included in Cash and cash equivalents in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(b)	Available-for-sale investments are included in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
		June 30,				December 31, 2013
		2014
	Short-term investments	$	262.9			$	277.4
	Other investments	295.9				293.5
	Total	$	558.8			$	570.9
	(c)	Forward foreign exchange contracts in an asset position are included in Prepaid expenses, taxes and other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(d)	Forward foreign exchange contracts in a liability position are included in Other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(e)	Contingent consideration liability is included in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
	June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Other current liabilities	$	2.7			$	6.1
Other long-term liabilities	23.4				14.7
Total	$	26.1			$	20.8
During the third quarter of 2012, we recognized a contingent consideration liability upon our acquisition of a new cell sorting system from Propel Labs, Inc. The fair value of the contingent consideration was based on a probability-weighted income approach related to the achievement of certain development and sales milestones. The development milestone was achieved and paid in 2013. Based on the most recent valuation, the sales milestones could potentially range from $0 to a maximum of 60.0%, 51.32% and 50.38% of annual cell sorting system purchase orders starting September 2013, September 2014 and September 2015, with payment to occur upon the anniversary of the completion of a certain number of cell sorting systems for three consecutive years, respectively. These maximum payout ratios begin at annual cell sorting system purchase orders in excess of $20 million, $30 million and $45 million for the three consecutive years, respectively. The contingent consideration was revalued by a reduction of $5.4 million in 2014 to Selling, general and administrative expense to its estimated fair value of $15.4 million as of June 30, 2014.
During the second quarter of 2014, we recognized a contingent consideration liability upon our acquisition of GnuBIO. The contingent consideration was based on a probability-weighted income approach that could reach $70.0 million upon the achievement of all development/regulatory and sales milestones. The contingent consideration for the development/regulatory milestones was valued at $10.7 million, based on assumptions regarding the probability of achieving the milestones, with such amounts discounted to present value. The contingent consideration for the sales milestones was determined to be negligible, using the risk-neutral probability of being in the money based on a Black-Scholes framework.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the Level 3 contingent consideration liability measured at estimated fair value based on original valuations and updated quarterly for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (in millions):
	2014
1-Jan	$	20.8
Decrease in estimated fair value of contingent consideration included in Selling, general and administrative expense - Cell sorting system	(5.4		)
Acquisition of GnuBIO	10.7
30-Jun	$	26.1
The following table provides quantitative information about Level 3 inputs for fair value measurement of our contingent consideration liability as of June 30, 2014. Significant increases or decreases in these inputs in isolation could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.
			Range
	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	From	To
Cell sorting system	Probability-weighted income approach	Sales milestones:
		Credit adjusted discount rates	0.42%	1.29%
		Projected volatility of growth rate	8%	20%
		Market price of risk	1.25%	N/A
GnuBIO	Probability-weighted income approach	Development/regulatory milestones:
		Cumulative milestones probability	75.00%	42.20%
		Discount Rate	0.67%	0.83%
		Sales milestones:
		Cumulative milestones probability	0.00%	0.00%
		Discount Rate	1.10%	2.20%
To estimate the fair value of Level 2 debt securities as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our primary pricing provider uses S&P Capital IQ as the primary pricing source. Our pricing process allows us to select a hierarchy of pricing sources for securities held. The chosen pricing hierarchy for our Level 2 securities, other than certificates of deposit and commercial paper, is S&P Capital IQ as the primary pricing source and then our custodian as the secondary pricing source. If S&P Capital IQ does not price a Level 2 security that we hold, then the pricing provider will utilize our custodian supplied pricing.
For commercial paper as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, pricing is determined by a straight-line calculation, starting with the purchase price on the date of purchase and increasing to par at maturity. Interest bearing certificates of deposit and commercial paper are priced at par.
In addition to the above, our primary pricing provider performed daily reasonableness testing of the S&P Capital IQ prices to custodian reported prices. Prices outside a tolerable variance of approximately 1% are investigated and resolved.
Available-for-sale investments consist of the following (in millions):
	June 30, 2014
	Amortized				Unrealized		Unrealized				Estimated
	Cost				Gains		Losses				Fair
											Value
Short-term investments:
Corporate debt securities	$	120			$	0.5	$	(0.1	)		$	120.4
Foreign brokered certificates of deposit	5.1				—		—				5.1
Municipal obligations	8.1				—		(0.1		)		8
Asset-backed securities	50.4				0.1		(0.1		)		50.4
U.S. government sponsored agencies	41.9				0.1		—				42
Foreign government obligations	3.8				—		—				3.8
Marketable equity securities	26.6				6.6		—				33.2
	255.9				7.3		(0.3		)		262.9
Long-term investments:
Marketable equity securities	54.5				241.1		—				295.6
Asset-backed securities	0.3				—		—				0.3
	54.8				241.1		—				295.9
Total	$	310.7			$	248.4	$	(0.3	)		$	558.8
	December 31, 2013
	Amortized				Unrealized		Unrealized				Estimated
	Cost				Gains		Losses				Fair
											Value
Short-term investments:
Corporate debt securities	$	132.6			$	0.3	$	(0.4	)		$	132.5
Foreign brokered certificates of deposit	8.9				—		—				8.9
Municipal obligations	11.1				—		(0.1		)		11
Asset-backed securities	48.4				0.1		(0.2		)		48.3
U.S. government sponsored agencies	39.1				0.1		(0.1		)		39.1
Foreign government obligations	5.6				—		—				5.6
Marketable equity securities	26.6				5.4		—				32
	272.3				5.9		(0.8		)		277.4
Long-term investments:
Marketable equity securities	54.5				238.7		—				293.2
Asset-backed securities	0.4				—		(0.1		)		0.3
	54.9				238.7		(0.1		)		293.5
Total	$	327.2			$	244.6	$	(0.9	)		$	570.9
The following is a summary of investments with gross unrealized losses and the associated fair value (in millions):
	June 30,				December 31, 2013
	2014
Fair value of investments in a loss position 12 months or more	$	13.2			$	2.3
Fair value of investments in a loss position less than 12 months	$	31.3			$	73.9
Gross unrealized losses for investments in a loss position 12 months or more	$	0.2			$	0.1
Gross unrealized losses for investments in a loss position less than 12 months	$	0.1			$	0.8
The unrealized losses on these securities are due to a number of factors, including changes in interest rates, changes in economic conditions and changes in market outlook for various industries, among others.  Because Bio-Rad has the ability and intent to hold these investments with unrealized losses until a recovery of fair value, or for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, we do not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2014 or at December 31, 2013.
As part of distributing our products, we regularly enter into intercompany transactions.  We enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to manage foreign exchange risk of future movements in foreign exchange rates that affect foreign currency denominated intercompany receivables and payables.  We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.  We do not seek hedge accounting treatment for these contracts.  As a result, these contracts, generally with maturity dates of 90 days or less and denominated primarily in currencies of industrial countries, are recorded at their fair value at each balance sheet date.  The notional principal amounts provide one measure of the transaction volume outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and do not represent the amount of Bio-Rad's exposure to loss. The estimated fair value of these contracts was derived using the spot rates from Reuters on the last business day of the quarter and the points provided by counterparties.  The resulting gains or losses offset exchange gains or losses on the related receivables and payables, both of which are included in Foreign exchange losses, net in the unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following is a summary of our forward foreign exchange contracts (in millions):
	June 30,
	2014
Contracts maturing in July through September 2014 to sell foreign currency:
Notional value	$	89.4
Unrealized gain	$	0.2
Contracts maturing in July through September 2014 to purchase foreign currency:
Notional value	$	383.6
Unrealized loss	$	(0.2	)
The following is a summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of our debt securities at June 30, 2014 by contractual maturity date (in millions):
	Amortized				Estimated Fair
	Cost				Value
Mature in less than one year	$	71.4			$	71.5
Mature in one to five years	118				118.3
Mature in more than five years	40.2				40.2
Total	$	229.6			$	230
The estimated fair value of financial instruments that are not recognized at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are included in Other investments, are presented in the table below. Fair value has been determined using significant observable inputs, including quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments.  Estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange as considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data used to develop estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions or estimation techniques could have a material effect on the estimated fair value.  Other investments include financial instruments, the majority of which have fair value based on similar, actively traded stock adjusted for various discounts, including a discount for marketability.  Long-term debt, excluding leases and current maturities, has an estimated fair value based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues.
The estimated fair value of the financial instruments discussed above and the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized are as follows (in millions):
	30-Jun-14								31-Dec-13
	Carrying				Estimated		Fair Value Hierarchy Level		Carrying				Estimated		Fair Value Hierarchy Level
	Amount				Fair				Amount				Fair
					Value								Value
Other investments	$	80.2			$	390.6	2		$	77.5			$	382.9	2
Total long-term debt, excluding leases and current maturities (a)	$	423.3			$	450.1	2		$	423.2			$	433	2
(a) The carrying amount of our capital leases at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was approximately $12.5 million and $12.6 million respectively. We believe these amounts approximate fair value due to the market rates inherent in the leases.
We own shares of ordinary voting stock of Sartorius AG (Sartorius), of Goettingen, Germany, a process technology supplier to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical and food and beverage industries.  We own over 35% of the outstanding voting shares (excluding treasury shares) of Sartorius as of June 30, 2014.  The Sartorius family trust and Sartorius family members hold a controlling interest of the outstanding voting shares. We do not have any representative or designee on Sartorius’ Board of Directors, nor do we have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of Sartorius.  We account for this investment using the cost method.  The carrying value of this investment is included in Other investments in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As the stock is thinly traded and in conjunction with the valuation method discussed above, we have classified the estimated fair value as Level 2. The Level 2 classification is appropriate given the valuation method employed, which incorporates an observable input of the fair value of the Sartorius’ actively traded preferred stock.

4_Intangible_Assets_Goodwill_a

4. Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Other	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure	'
	4.GOODWILL AND OTHER PURCHASED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Changes to goodwill by segment were as follows (in millions):
		Life				Clinical				Total
		Science				Diagnostics
	Balances as of January 1, 2014:
	Goodwill	$	209			$	337			$	546
	Accumulated impairment losses	(27.2		)		(1.0		)		(28.2		)
	Goodwill, net	181.8				336				517.8
	Acquisitions	—				15.2				15.2
	Currency fluctuations	—				2.2				2.2
	Balances as of June 30, 2014:
	Goodwill	209				354.4				563.4
	Accumulated impairment losses	(27.2		)		(1.0		)		(28.2		)
	Goodwill, net	$	181.8			$	353.4			$	535.2
	In conjunction with the acquisition of GnuBIO (see Note 2), we have preliminarily recorded $15.2 million of goodwill and $46.4 million of in-process research and development, an indefinite-lived intangible asset. These amounts may change upon completion of the allocation.
	Information regarding our identifiable purchased intangible assets with definite and indefinite lives is as follows (in millions):
		June 30, 2014
		Average		Purchase				Accumulated				Net
		Remaining		Price				Amortization				Carrying
		Life (years)										Amount
	Customer relationships/lists	11-Mar		$	100.8			$	(45.2	)		$	55.6
	Know how	11-Jan		195.3				(100.4		)		94.9
	Developed product technology	13-Jan		110.7				(41.8		)		68.9
	Licenses	12-Jan		45				(24.2		)		20.8
	Tradenames	10-Jan		4.4				(2.4		)		2
	Covenants not to compete	8-May		4.9				(1.0		)		3.9
	Other	—		0.6				(0.6		)		—
	Total definite-lived intangible assets			461.7				(215.6		)		$	246.1
	In-process research and development			46.4				—				$	46.4
	Total purchased intangible assets			$	508.1			$	(215.6	)		$	292.5
		December 31, 2013
		Average		Purchase				Accumulated				Net
		Remaining		Price				Amortization				Carrying
		Life (years)										Amount
	Customer relationships/lists	11-Jan		$	99.8			$	(41.1	)		$	58.7
	Know how	12-Feb		194.6				(89.3		)		105.3
	Developed product technology	13-Jan		109.5				(36.2		)		73.3
	Licenses	12-Jan		44.9				(22.4		)		22.5
	Tradenames	9-Jan		4.3				(2.1		)		2.2
	Covenants not to compete	9-May		4.9				(0.7		)		4.2
	Other	—		0.6				(0.6		)		—
	Total purchased intangible assets			$	458.6			$	(192.4	)		$	266.2
	Amortization expense related to purchased intangible assets is as follows (in millions):
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
	Amortization expense	$	11			$	11.1			$	21.9			$	22.2

5_Product_Warranty_Liability

5. Product Warranty Liability	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Product Warranty Liability	'
	5.PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY
	We warrant certain equipment against defects in design, materials and workmanship, generally for a period of one year.  Upon delivery of that equipment, we establish, as part of Cost of goods sold, a provision for the expected costs of such warranty based on historical experience, specific warranty terms and customer feedback.  A review is performed on a quarterly basis to assess the adequacy of our warranty accrual.
	Components of the warranty accrual, included in Other current liabilities and Other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows (in millions):
	1-Jan-14	$	15.6
	Provision for warranty	10.4
	Actual warranty costs	(10.4		)
	June 30, 2014	$	15.6

6_LongTerm_Debt

6. Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt	'
	6.    LONG-TERM DEBT
	The principal components of long-term debt are as follows (in millions):
		June 30,			December 31, 2013
		2014
	4.875% Senior Notes due 2020, net of discount	$	423.3		$	423.2
	Capital leases and other debt	12.5			12.6
		435.8			435.8
	Less current maturities	(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Long-term debt	$	435.6		$	435.6
	Senior Notes due 2020
	In December 2010, Bio-Rad sold $425.0 million principal amount of Senior Notes due 2020 (4.875% Notes).  The sale yielded net cash proceeds of $422.6 million at an effective rate of 4.946%.  The 4.875% Notes pay a fixed rate of interest of 4.875% per year.  We have the option to redeem any or all of the 4.875% Notes at any time at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount (plus a specified make-whole premium as defined in the indenture governing the 4.875% Notes) and accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date.  Our obligations under the 4.875% Notes are not secured and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness.  Certain covenants apply at each year end to the 4.875% Notes including limitations on the following: liens, sale and leaseback transactions, mergers, consolidations or sales of assets and other covenants. There are no restrictive covenants relating to total indebtedness, interest coverage, stock repurchases, recapitalizations, dividends and distributions to shareholders or current ratios.
	Credit Agreement
	In June 2014, Bio-Rad entered into a $200.0 million unsecured Credit Agreement, replacing the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement of June 2010, which expired on June 21, 2014. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are on a revolving basis and can be used to make permitted acquisitions, for working capital and for other general corporate purposes. We had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2014, however $5.0 million was utilized for domestic standby letters of credit that reduced our borrowing availability. The Credit Agreement matures in June 2019. If we had borrowed against our Credit Agreement, the borrowing rate would have been 1.5% at June 30, 2014 .
	The Credit Agreement requires Bio-Rad to comply with certain financial ratios and covenants, among other things. These ratios and covenants include a leverage ratio test and an interest coverage test, as well as restrictions on our ability to declare or pay dividends, incur debt, guarantee debt, enter into transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate, sell assets, make investments and create liens.  We were in compliance with all of these ratios and covenants as of June 30, 2014.

7_Accumulated_Other_Comprehens

7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
accumulated other comprehensive income [Text Block]	'
	7.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	Accumulated other comprehensive income included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of the following components (in millions):
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Foreign Other post-employment benefits adjustments			Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale investments			Bio-Rad Accumulated other comprehensive income			Non-controlling interests			Total Accumulated other comprehensive income
	Balances as of January 1, 2014:	$	189.4		$	(8.1	)	$	159.4		$	340.7		$	—		$	340.7
	Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications	7.6			—			4.3			11.9			—			11.9
	Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income	—			0.2			—			0.2			—			0.2
	Income tax effects	—			—			(1.5		)	(1.5		)	—			(1.5		)
	Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes	7.6			0.2			2.8			10.6			—			10.6
	Balances as of June 30, 2014:	$	197		$	(7.9	)	$	162.2		$	351.3		$	—		$	351.3
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Foreign Other post-employment benefits adjustments			Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale investments			Bio-Rad Accumulated other comprehensive income			Non-controlling interests			Total Accumulated other comprehensive income
	Balances as of January 1, 2013:	$	172.9		$	(8.1	)	$	109.7		$	274.5		$	(0.2	)	$	274.3
	Other comprehensive (loss) income, before reclassifications	(35.6		)	0.1			45.1			9.6			—			9.6
	Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income	(0.2		)	0.2			(0.2		)	(0.2		)	0.2			—
	Income tax effects	—			—			(16.6		)	(16.6		)	—			(16.6		)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(35.8		)	0.3			28.3			(7.2		)	0.2			(7.0		)
	Balances as of June 30, 2013:	$	137.1		$	(7.8	)	$	138		$	267.3		$	—		$	267.3
	The amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive income into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, with presentation location, were as follows:
		Income before taxes impact (in millions)
			Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
			June 30,								June 30,
	Components of Comprehensive income		2014				2013				2014				2013				Location
	Amortization of foreign other post-employment benefit items		$	(0.1	)		$	(0.1	)		$	(0.2	)		$	(0.2	)		Selling, general and administrative expense
	Net holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale investments		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	0.2			Other (income) expense, net

8_Earnings_Per_Share

8. Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	8.    EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Bio-Rad by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for that period.  Diluted earnings per share takes into account the effect of dilutive instruments, such as stock options and restricted stock, and uses the average share price for the period in determining the number of potential common shares that are to be added to the weighted average number of shares outstanding.  Potential common shares are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation if the effect of including such securities would be anti-dilutive.
	The weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share, and the anti-dilutive shares that are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,
		2014	2013	2014	2013
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	28,826	28,538	28,809	28,516
	Effect of potentially dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards	266	330	267	327
	Diluted weighted average common shares	29,092	28,868	29,076	28,843
	Anti-dilutive shares	107	92	94	92

9_Other_Income_and_Expenses

9. Other Income and Expenses	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure	'
	9.    OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE, NET
	Other (income) expense, net includes the following components (in millions):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Interest and investment income	$	(8.5	)	$	(7.8	)	$	(9.2	)	$	(9.1	)
	Net realized gains on investments	—			—			—			(0.2		)
	Miscellaneous other expense (income) items, net	0.1			(0.8		)	0.2			(0.7		)
	Other (income) expense, net	$	(8.4	)	$	(8.6	)	$	(9.0	)	$	(10.0	)

10_Income_Taxes

10. Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	10.    INCOME TAXES
	Our effective income tax rate was 35% and 29% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Our effective income tax rate was 40% and 25% for the first half of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2014 was higher due to an increase in tax liabilities, losses incurred in foreign jurisdictions for which no income tax benefit is expected, and due to adjustments principally related to filings of foreign tax returns. The effective income tax rate for the first half of 2014 does not include a benefit of the U.S. federal research credit as it has not been extended beyond 2013. In addition, the effective tax rate for the first half of 2014 includes adjustments principally related to state taxes. The effective tax rate for the first half of 2013 reflected a significant tax benefit related to the 2012 U.S. federal research credit, which was retroactively reinstated on January 2, 2013.
	Our foreign taxes for all periods resulted primarily from taxable income earned in France and Switzerland. Switzerland's statutory tax rate is significantly lower than the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35%. Also, our effective tax rates for all periods are generally reduced by French tax incentives related to our research and development activities.
	We file federal, state and foreign income tax returns in many jurisdictions in the United States and abroad. Our income tax returns are audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. We are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the 2009 and 2010 tax years and by various state and foreign jurisdictions. There are differing interpretations of tax laws and regulations, and as a result, significant disputes may arise with these tax authorities involving issues of the timing and amount of deductions and allocations of income among various tax jurisdictions. We evaluate our exposures associated with our tax filing positions on a quarterly basis.
	We record liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions. We do not believe any currently pending uncertain tax positions will have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements, although an adverse resolution of one or more of these uncertain tax positions in any period may have a material impact on the results of operations for that period.
	As of June 30, 2014, based on the expected outcome of certain examinations or as a result of the expiration of statute of limitations for certain jurisdictions, we believe that within the next 12 months it is reasonably possible that our previously unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $1.4 million. Substantially all such amounts will impact our effective income tax rate.

11_Segment_Information

11. Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	11.    SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Information regarding industry segments for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (in millions):
			Life				Clinical			Other
			Science				Diagnostics			Operations
	Segment net sales	2014	$	170.3			$	362.9		$	3.6
		2013	$	170.4			$	351.5		$	3.4
	Segment net (loss) profit	2014	$	(7.2	)		$	50.1		$	0.1
		2013	$	(7.7	)		$	49.9		$	0.1
	Information regarding industry segments for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (in millions):
			Life				Clinical			Other
			Science				Diagnostics			Operations
	Segment net sales	2014	$	331.8			$	707.2		$	7.2
		2013	$	326.6			$	691.4		$	7
	Segment net (loss) profit	2014	$	(13.9	)		$	82.6		$	0.1
		2013	$	(20.6	)		$	87.6		$	0.2
	Segment results are presented in the same manner as we present our operations internally to make operating decisions and assess performance.  Net corporate operating, interest and other expense for segment results consists of receipts and expenditures that are not the primary responsibility of segment operating management and therefore are not allocated to the segments for performance assessment by our chief operating decision maker.  The three months ended March 31, 2014 included an additional accrual of $8.0 million in connection with our ongoing efforts to resolve the SEC and DOJ investigations relating to the FCPA (see Note 12). Interest expense is charged to segments based on the carrying amount of inventory and receivables employed by that segment.  The following reconciles total segment profit to consolidated income before taxes (in millions):
		Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Total segment profit	$	43			$	42.3		$	68.8		$	67.2
	Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net	0.3				(0.9		)	(2.5		)	(2.4		)
	Net corporate operating, interest and other expense not allocated to segments	(2.9		)		(1.0		)	(12.0		)	(1.7		)
	Other income (expense), net	8.4				8.6			9			10
	Consolidated income before income taxes	$	48.8			$	49		$	63.3		$	73.1

12_Legal_Proceedings

12. Legal Proceedings	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]	'
Legal Proceedings.	'
	12.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
	Based on an internal investigation, we identified conduct in certain of our overseas operations that may have violated the anti-bribery provisions of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and is likely to have violated the FCPA's books and records and internal controls provisions and our own internal policies.  In May 2010, we voluntarily disclosed these matters to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), each of which commenced an investigation.  The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors (Audit Committee) assumed direct responsibility for reviewing these matters and hired experienced independent counsel to conduct an investigation and provide legal advice.  We provided additional information to the DOJ and the SEC as the Audit Committee's investigation progressed. We continue to cooperate with the DOJ and SEC investigations and to provide information to them.
	The DOJ and SEC investigations are continuing and we are presently unable to predict the duration, scope or results of these investigations or whether either agency will commence any legal actions.  The DOJ and the SEC have a broad range of civil and criminal sanctions under the FCPA and other laws and regulations including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, disgorgement, fines, penalties, modifications to business practices including the termination or modification of existing business relationships, the imposition of compliance programs and the retention of a monitor to oversee compliance with the FCPA.  While we have been engaged in discussions with the DOJ and SEC concerning a resolution of these matters, we are unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible outcomes of this matter that differs from our aggregate accrual for the Estimated loss contingency recorded as of June 30, 2014 of $43.0 million, including $3.2 million of accrued interest. The amount that was accrued during the first quarter of 2014 for the Estimated loss contingency was $8.0 million, of which $9.8 million was expensed to Selling, general and administrative expense and $1.8 million reduced Interest expense. The imposition of any of these sanctions or remedial measures could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition. We have not to date determined whether any of the activities in question violated the laws of the foreign jurisdictions in which they took place.
	On April 13, 2011, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed against each of our directors in the Superior Court for Contra Costa County, California.  The case, which also names the Company as a nominal defendant, is captioned City of Riviera Beach General Employees' Retirement System v. David Schwartz, et al., Case No. MSC11-00854. In the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that our directors breached their fiduciary duties by failing to ensure that we had sufficient internal controls and systems for compliance with the FCPA.  Purportedly seeking relief on our behalf, the plaintiff seeks an award of unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees), and a declaration that our directors have breached their fiduciary duties. We and the individual defendants filed a demurrer requesting dismissal of the complaint in this case, as well as a motion to stay this matter pending resolution of the above-referenced investigations by the DOJ and SEC. Following a hearing on September 30, 2011, the court sustained our demurrer and dismissed the complaint, without prejudice, and granted the plaintiff additional time to file an amended complaint.   The court denied our motion to stay this matter because it dismissed the complaint. The parties have agreed to a stipulated dismissal of this case, without prejudice, and to a tolling of the statute of limitations pending the resolution of the DOJ and SEC investigations.
	The General Inspection Team of the Shanghai Administration for Industry and Commerce (the “Shanghai AIC”), which is the local counterpart of China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce, has commenced an investigation of our business practices in China. Specifically, the Shanghai AIC is investigating whether certain of our selling arrangements may have violated China’s Anti Unfair Competition Law and other relevant laws and regulations. In addition, China’s Bureau of Market Supervision and Administration, through its local counterpart in Pudong New District, Shanghai (“Bureau”) has begun a review of our importation practices with respect to certain of our products. At this time, we cannot predict whether the review will culminate into a formal investigation. We are cooperating with both administrative authorities in China. These authorities have the power to impose fines, penalties, seek disgorgement of profits and cause us to modify our business practices in China. However, neither the investigation or review has concluded and therefore, we are not in a position to assess whether they will affect our business or operating results in China.
	In addition, we are party to various other claims, legal actions and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business.  We do not believe, at this time, that any ultimate liability resulting from any of these other matters will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity.  However, we cannot give any assurance regarding the ultimate outcome of these other matters and their resolution could be material to our operating results for any particular period, depending on the level of income for the period.

3_Fair_Value_Measurements_Tabl

3. Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2014 are classified in the hierarchy as follows (in millions):
		Level 1				Level 2		Level 3				Total
	Financial Assets Carried at Fair Value:
	Cash equivalents:
	Commercial paper	$	—			$	22.3	$	—			$	22.3
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	—				1		—				1
	Foreign time deposits	21.3				—		—				21.3
	Money market funds	4.1				—		—				4.1
	Total cash equivalents (a)	25.4				23.3		—				48.7
	Available-for-sale investments:
	Corporate debt securities	—				120.4		—				120.4
	Foreign brokered certificates of deposit	—				5.1		—				5.1
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	—				42		—				42
	Foreign government obligations	—				3.8		—				3.8
	Municipal obligations	—				8		—				8
	Marketable equity securities	328.8				—		—				328.8
	Asset-backed securities	—				50.7		—				50.7
	Total available-for-sale investments (b)	328.8				230		—				558.8
	Forward foreign exchange contracts (c)	—				0.8		—				0.8
	Total financial assets carried at fair value	$	354.2			$	254.1	$	—			$	608.3
	Financial Liabilities Carried at Fair Value:
	Forward foreign exchange contracts (d)	$	—			$	0.8	$	—			$	0.8
	Contingent consideration (e)	—				—		26.1				26.1
	Total financial liabilities carried at fair value	$	—			$	0.8	$	26.1			$	26.9
	Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 are classified in the hierarchy as follows (in millions):
		Level 1				Level 2		Level 3				Total
	Financial Assets Carried at Fair Value:
	Cash equivalents:
	Commercial paper	$	—			$	7	$	—			$	7
	Foreign time deposits	11.1				—		—				11.1
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	—				1.2		—				1.2
	Money market funds	1.2				—		—				1.2
	Total cash equivalents (a)	12.3				8.2		—				20.5
	Available-for-sale investments:
	Corporate debt securities	—				132.5		—				132.5
	Foreign brokered certificates of deposit	—				8.9		—				8.9
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	—				39.1		—				39.1
	Foreign government obligations	—				5.6		—				5.6
	Municipal obligations	—				11		—				11
	Marketable equity securities	325.2				—		—				325.2
	Asset-backed securities	—				48.6		—				48.6
	Total available-for-sale investments (b)	325.2				245.7		—				570.9
	Forward foreign exchange contracts (c)	—				0.6		—				0.6
	Total financial assets carried at fair value	$	337.5			$	254.5	$	—			$	592
	Financial Liabilities Carried at Fair Value:
	Forward foreign exchange contracts (d)	$	—			$	1.1	$	—			$	1.1
	Contingent consideration (e)	—				—		20.8				20.8
	Total financial liabilities carried at fair value	$	—			$	1.1	$	20.8			$	21.9
	(a)	Cash equivalents are included in Cash and cash equivalents in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(b)	Available-for-sale investments are included in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
		June 30,				December 31, 2013
		2014
	Short-term investments	$	262.9			$	277.4
	Other investments	295.9				293.5
	Total	$	558.8			$	570.9
	(c)	Forward foreign exchange contracts in an asset position are included in Prepaid expenses, taxes and other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(d)	Forward foreign exchange contracts in a liability position are included in Other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(e)	Contingent consideration liability is included in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):
		June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Other current liabilities	$	2.7			$	6.1
	Other long-term liabilities	23.4				14.7
	Total	$	26.1			$	20.8
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the Level 3 contingent consideration liability measured at estimated fair value based on original valuations and updated quarterly for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (in millions):
		2014
	1-Jan	$	20.8
	Decrease in estimated fair value of contingent consideration included in Selling, general and administrative expense - Cell sorting system	(5.4		)
	Acquisition of GnuBIO	10.7
	30-Jun	$	26.1
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table provides quantitative information about Level 3 inputs for fair value measurement of our contingent consideration liability as of June 30, 2014. Significant increases or decreases in these inputs in isolation could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement.
				Range
		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	From	To
	Cell sorting system	Probability-weighted income approach	Sales milestones:
			Credit adjusted discount rates	0.42%	1.29%
			Projected volatility of growth rate	8%	20%
			Market price of risk	1.25%	N/A
	GnuBIO	Probability-weighted income approach	Development/regulatory milestones:
			Cumulative milestones probability	75.00%	42.20%
			Discount Rate	0.67%	0.83%
			Sales milestones:
			Cumulative milestones probability	0.00%	0.00%
			Discount Rate	1.10%	2.20%
Schedule of available-for-sale investments	'
	Available-for-sale investments consist of the following (in millions):
		June 30, 2014
		Amortized				Unrealized		Unrealized				Estimated
		Cost				Gains		Losses				Fair
												Value
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate debt securities	$	120			$	0.5	$	(0.1	)		$	120.4
	Foreign brokered certificates of deposit	5.1				—		—				5.1
	Municipal obligations	8.1				—		(0.1		)		8
	Asset-backed securities	50.4				0.1		(0.1		)		50.4
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	41.9				0.1		—				42
	Foreign government obligations	3.8				—		—				3.8
	Marketable equity securities	26.6				6.6		—				33.2
		255.9				7.3		(0.3		)		262.9
	Long-term investments:
	Marketable equity securities	54.5				241.1		—				295.6
	Asset-backed securities	0.3				—		—				0.3
		54.8				241.1		—				295.9
	Total	$	310.7			$	248.4	$	(0.3	)		$	558.8
		December 31, 2013
		Amortized				Unrealized		Unrealized				Estimated
		Cost				Gains		Losses				Fair
												Value
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate debt securities	$	132.6			$	0.3	$	(0.4	)		$	132.5
	Foreign brokered certificates of deposit	8.9				—		—				8.9
	Municipal obligations	11.1				—		(0.1		)		11
	Asset-backed securities	48.4				0.1		(0.2		)		48.3
	U.S. government sponsored agencies	39.1				0.1		(0.1		)		39.1
	Foreign government obligations	5.6				—		—				5.6
	Marketable equity securities	26.6				5.4		—				32
		272.3				5.9		(0.8		)		277.4
	Long-term investments:
	Marketable equity securities	54.5				238.7		—				293.2
	Asset-backed securities	0.4				—		(0.1		)		0.3
		54.9				238.7		(0.1		)		293.5
	Total	$	327.2			$	244.6	$	(0.9	)		$	570.9
Summary of fair value of gross unrealized losses for investments with unrealized losses	'
	The following is a summary of investments with gross unrealized losses and the associated fair value (in millions):
		June 30,				December 31, 2013
		2014
	Fair value of investments in a loss position 12 months or more	$	13.2			$	2.3
	Fair value of investments in a loss position less than 12 months	$	31.3			$	73.9
	Gross unrealized losses for investments in a loss position 12 months or more	$	0.2			$	0.1
	Gross unrealized losses for investments in a loss position less than 12 months	$	0.1			$	0.8
Discussion of current derivative risk management	'
	The following is a summary of our forward foreign exchange contracts (in millions):
		June 30,
		2014
	Contracts maturing in July through September 2014 to sell foreign currency:
	Notional value	$	89.4
	Unrealized gain	$	0.2
	Contracts maturing in July through September 2014 to purchase foreign currency:
	Notional value	$	383.6
	Unrealized loss	$	(0.2	)
Summary of amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity date	'
	The following is a summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of our debt securities at June 30, 2014 by contractual maturity date (in millions):
		Amortized				Estimated Fair
		Cost				Value
	Mature in less than one year	$	71.4			$	71.5
	Mature in one to five years	118				118.3
	Mature in more than five years	40.2				40.2
	Total	$	229.6			$	230
Estimated fair value of financial instruments	'
	The estimated fair value of the financial instruments discussed above and the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized are as follows (in millions):
		30-Jun-14								31-Dec-13
		Carrying				Estimated		Fair Value Hierarchy Level		Carrying				Estimated		Fair Value Hierarchy Level
		Amount				Fair				Amount				Fair
						Value								Value
	Other investments	$	80.2			$	390.6	2		$	77.5			$	382.9	2
	Total long-term debt, excluding leases and current maturities (a)	$	423.3			$	450.1	2		$	423.2			$	433	2

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4. Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Other (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes to goodwill by segment	'
	Changes to goodwill by segment were as follows (in millions):
		Life				Clinical				Total
		Science				Diagnostics
	Balances as of January 1, 2014:
	Goodwill	$	209			$	337			$	546
	Accumulated impairment losses	(27.2		)		(1.0		)		(28.2		)
	Goodwill, net	181.8				336				517.8
	Acquisitions	—				15.2				15.2
	Currency fluctuations	—				2.2				2.2
	Balances as of June 30, 2014:
	Goodwill	209				354.4				563.4
	Accumulated impairment losses	(27.2		)		(1.0		)		(28.2		)
	Goodwill, net	$	181.8			$	353.4			$	535.2
Schedule of identifiable purchased intangible assets with definite lives	'
	Information regarding our identifiable purchased intangible assets with definite and indefinite lives is as follows (in millions):
		June 30, 2014
		Average		Purchase				Accumulated				Net
		Remaining		Price				Amortization				Carrying
		Life (years)										Amount
	Customer relationships/lists	11-Mar		$	100.8			$	(45.2	)		$	55.6
	Know how	11-Jan		195.3				(100.4		)		94.9
	Developed product technology	13-Jan		110.7				(41.8		)		68.9
	Licenses	12-Jan		45				(24.2		)		20.8
	Tradenames	10-Jan		4.4				(2.4		)		2
	Covenants not to compete	8-May		4.9				(1.0		)		3.9
	Other	—		0.6				(0.6		)		—
	Total definite-lived intangible assets			461.7				(215.6		)		$	246.1
	In-process research and development			46.4				—				$	46.4
	Total purchased intangible assets			$	508.1			$	(215.6	)		$	292.5
		December 31, 2013
		Average		Purchase				Accumulated				Net
		Remaining		Price				Amortization				Carrying
		Life (years)										Amount
	Customer relationships/lists	11-Jan		$	99.8			$	(41.1	)		$	58.7
	Know how	12-Feb		194.6				(89.3		)		105.3
	Developed product technology	13-Jan		109.5				(36.2		)		73.3
	Licenses	12-Jan		44.9				(22.4		)		22.5
	Tradenames	9-Jan		4.3				(2.1		)		2.2
	Covenants not to compete	9-May		4.9				(0.7		)		4.2
	Other	—		0.6				(0.6		)		—
	Total purchased intangible assets			$	458.6			$	(192.4	)		$	266.2

5_Product_Warranty_Liability_T

5. Product Warranty Liability (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Components of warranty accrual	'
	Components of the warranty accrual, included in Other current liabilities and Other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows (in millions):
	1-Jan-14	$	15.6
	Provision for warranty	10.4
	Actual warranty costs	(10.4		)
	June 30, 2014	$	15.6

6_LongTerm_Debt_Tables

6. Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	The principal components of long-term debt are as follows (in millions):
		June 30,			December 31, 2013
		2014
	4.875% Senior Notes due 2020, net of discount	$	423.3		$	423.2
	Capital leases and other debt	12.5			12.6
		435.8			435.8
	Less current maturities	(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Long-term debt	$	435.6		$	435.6

7_Accumulated_Other_Comprehens1

7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Foreign Other post-employment benefits adjustments			Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale investments			Bio-Rad Accumulated other comprehensive income			Non-controlling interests			Total Accumulated other comprehensive income
	Balances as of January 1, 2014:	$	189.4		$	(8.1	)	$	159.4		$	340.7		$	—		$	340.7
	Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications	7.6			—			4.3			11.9			—			11.9
	Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income	—			0.2			—			0.2			—			0.2
	Income tax effects	—			—			(1.5		)	(1.5		)	—			(1.5		)
	Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes	7.6			0.2			2.8			10.6			—			10.6
	Balances as of June 30, 2014:	$	197		$	(7.9	)	$	162.2		$	351.3		$	—		$	351.3
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Foreign Other post-employment benefits adjustments			Net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale investments			Bio-Rad Accumulated other comprehensive income			Non-controlling interests			Total Accumulated other comprehensive income
	Balances as of January 1, 2013:	$	172.9		$	(8.1	)	$	109.7		$	274.5		$	(0.2	)	$	274.3
	Other comprehensive (loss) income, before reclassifications	(35.6		)	0.1			45.1			9.6			—			9.6
	Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income	(0.2		)	0.2			(0.2		)	(0.2		)	0.2			—
	Income tax effects	—			—			(16.6		)	(16.6		)	—			(16.6		)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(35.8		)	0.3			28.3			(7.2		)	0.2			(7.0		)
	Balances as of June 30, 2013:	$	137.1		$	(7.8	)	$	138		$	267.3		$	—		$	267.3
Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
	The amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive income into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, with presentation location, were as follows:
		Income before taxes impact (in millions)
			Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
			June 30,								June 30,
	Components of Comprehensive income		2014				2013				2014				2013				Location
	Amortization of foreign other post-employment benefit items		$	(0.1	)		$	(0.1	)		$	(0.2	)		$	(0.2	)		Selling, general and administrative expense
	Net holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale investments		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	0.2			Other (income) expense, net

8_Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

8. Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of weighted-average common shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per shares and the anti-dilutive shares	'
	The weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share, and the anti-dilutive shares that are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,
		2014	2013	2014	2013
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	28,826	28,538	28,809	28,516
	Effect of potentially dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards	266	330	267	327
	Diluted weighted average common shares	29,092	28,868	29,076	28,843
	Anti-dilutive shares	107	92	94	92

9_Other_Income_and_Expenses_Ta

9. Other Income and Expenses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of other income (expense), net	'
	Other (income) expense, net includes the following components (in millions):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Interest and investment income	$	(8.5	)	$	(7.8	)	$	(9.2	)	$	(9.1	)
	Net realized gains on investments	—			—			—			(0.2		)
	Miscellaneous other expense (income) items, net	0.1			(0.8		)	0.2			(0.7		)
	Other (income) expense, net	$	(8.4	)	$	(8.6	)	$	(9.0	)	$	(10.0	)

11_Segment_Information_Tables

11. Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Information regarding industry segments	'
	Information regarding industry segments for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (in millions):
			Life				Clinical			Other
			Science				Diagnostics			Operations
	Segment net sales	2014	$	170.3			$	362.9		$	3.6
		2013	$	170.4			$	351.5		$	3.4
	Segment net (loss) profit	2014	$	(7.2	)		$	50.1		$	0.1
		2013	$	(7.7	)		$	49.9		$	0.1
Reconciliation of segment profit to consolidated income before taxes	'
	The following reconciles total segment profit to consolidated income before taxes (in millions):
		Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
		2014				2013			2014			2013
	Total segment profit	$	43			$	42.3		$	68.8		$	67.2
	Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net	0.3				(0.9		)	(2.5		)	(2.4		)
	Net corporate operating, interest and other expense not allocated to segments	(2.9		)		(1.0		)	(12.0		)	(1.7		)
	Other income (expense), net	8.4				8.6			9			10
	Consolidated income before income taxes	$	48.8			$	49		$	63.3		$	73.1

1_Basis_of_Presentation_and_Us

1. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates Immaterial Errors (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Payments for Acquisitions, Net of Cash Received, and Long-Term Investments	$42,010,000	$65,883,000
Payments of contingent consideration	0	13,074,000
Payments to Suppliers and Employees	918,152,000	911,227,000
Payments for (proceeds from) derivative instruments, operating activities	1,355,000	-4,992,000
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] | Immaterial Error [Member]	'	'
Payments for Acquisitions, Net of Cash Received, and Long-Term Investments	'	-13,500,000
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities	'	-5,000,000
Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Immaterial Error [Member]	'	'
Payments of contingent consideration	'	13,100,000
Payments to Suppliers and Employees	'	400,000
Payments for (proceeds from) derivative instruments, operating activities	'	$5,000,000

1_Basis_of_Presentation_and_Us1

1. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates Reclassification R&D Credits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Research and Development Expense	$55,717	$51,841	$108,260	$102,184
Net income attributable to Bio-Rad	31,631	34,602	38,299	54,753
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	17,166	14,442	25,036	18,317
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Research and Development Expense	'	-1,400	'	-3,000
Net income attributable to Bio-Rad	'	-100	'	600
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	$1,500	'	$2,400

2_Acquisitions_Details

2. Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 10, 2014	Jan. 10, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
			GnuBIO [Member]	GnuBIO [Member]	AbD Serotec [Member]	AbD Serotec [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	'	'	$46,400,000	'	'	'
Cash Acquired from Acquisition	'	'	'	'	'	7,300,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	'	'	50,400,000	'	62,200,000	'
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	'	'	39,700,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	'	'	'	10,700,000	'	'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	'	'	'	70,000,000	'	'
Goodwill	535,223,000	517,770,000	'	15,200,000	14,900,000	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	'	'	'	'	44,000,000	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	'	'	'	($11,200,000)	$3,300,000	'

3_Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair

3. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Level Table (Details) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Commercial Paper [Member]

Foreign Time Deposits [Member]

Foreign Time Deposits [Member]

Foreign Time Deposits [Member]

Foreign Time Deposits [Member]

Foreign Time Deposits [Member]

Foreign Time Deposits [Member]

Foreign Time Deposits [Member]

Foreign Time Deposits [Member]

Money Market Funds [Member]

Money Market Funds [Member]

Money Market Funds [Member]

Money Market Funds [Member]

Money Market Funds [Member]

Money Market Funds [Member]

Money Market Funds [Member]

Money Market Funds [Member]

Cash Equivalents [Member]

Cash Equivalents [Member]

Cash Equivalents [Member]

Cash Equivalents [Member]

Cash Equivalents [Member]

Cash Equivalents [Member]

Cash Equivalents [Member]

Cash Equivalents [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Other Current Liabilities [Member]

Other Current Liabilities [Member]

Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]

Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Short-term Investments [Member]

Other Investments [Member]

Other Investments [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Corporate Debt Securities [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Foreign Government Obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Municipal obligations [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Marketable Equity Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Asset-backed Securities [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

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[1]

$1,000,000

[1]

$1,200,000

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$1,000,000

[1]

$1,200,000

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$22,300,000

[1]

$7,000,000

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$22,300,000

[1]

$7,000,000

[1]

$21,300,000

[1]

$11,100,000

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$21,300,000

[1]

$11,100,000

[1]

$4,100,000

[1]

$1,200,000

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$4,100,000

[1]

$1,200,000

[1]

$25,400,000

[1]

$12,300,000

[1]

$23,300,000

[1]

$8,200,000

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1]

$48,700,000

[1]

$20,500,000

[1]

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Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure

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558,800,000

570,900,000

328,800,000

[2]

325,200,000

[2]

230,000,000

[2]

245,700,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

558,800,000

[2]

570,900,000

[2]

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[2]

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[2]

120,400,000

[2]

132,500,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

120,400,000

[2]

132,500,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

5,100,000

[2]

8,900,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

5,100,000

[2]

8,900,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

42,000,000

[2]

39,100,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

42,000,000

[2]

39,100,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

3,800,000

[2]

5,600,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

3,800,000

[2]

5,600,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

8,000,000

[2]

11,000,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

8,000,000

[2]

11,000,000

[2]

328,800,000

[2]

325,200,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

328,800,000

[2]

325,200,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

50,700,000

[2]

48,600,000

[2]

0

[2]

0

[2]

50,700,000

[2]

48,600,000

[2]

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262,900,000

277,400,000

120,400,000

132,500,000

5,100,000

8,900,000

42,000,000

39,100,000

3,800,000

5,600,000

8,000,000

11,000,000

33,200,000

32,000,000

50,400,000

48,300,000

295,900,000

293,500,000

Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure

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-5,339,000

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[1]

Cash equivalents are included in Cash and cash equivalents in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

[2]

Available-for-sale investments are included in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):B JuneB 30, 2014B DecemberB 31, 2013Short-term investments$262.9B $277.4Other investments295.9B 293.5Total$558.8B $570.9

[3]

Forward foreign exchange contracts in an asset position are included in Prepaid expenses, taxes and other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

[4]

Forward foreign exchange contracts in a liability position are included in Other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

[5]

Contingent consideration liability is included in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):B JuneB 30, 2014B DecemberB 31, 2013Other current liabilities$2.7B $6.1Other long-term liabilities23.4B 14.7 Total$26.1B $20.8

3_Fair_Value_Measurements_3_Co

3. Fair Value Measurements 3. Contingent Consideration (Details) (USD $)

Apr. 10, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

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Dec. 31, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2013

GnuBIO [Member]

probability lower [Member]

Discount Rate Lower [Member]

Sales milestone minimum payment [Member]

Sales milestone year 1 maximum payment percentage [Member]

Sales milestone year 2 maximum payment percentage [Member]

Sales milestone year 3 maximum payment percentage [Member]

Credit Adjusted Discount Rates Lower [Member]

Credit Adjusted Discount Rate Higher [Member]

Market Price of Risk [Member]

Projected Volatility of Growth Rate [Member]

Projected Volatility of Growth Rate Higher [Member]

Probability Higher [Member]

Sales Milestone year 1 bookings [Member]

Sales milestone year 2 bookings [Member]

Sales milestone year 3 bookings [Member]

Discount Rate Higher [Member]

probability lower1 [Member]

Probability Higher 1 [Member]

Discount Rate Lower 1 [Member]

Discount Rate Higher 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

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CellSorter [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

CellSorter [Member]

GnuBIO [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

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$70,000,000

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[1]

Contingent consideration liability is included in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):B JuneB 30, 2014B DecemberB 31, 2013Other current liabilities$2.7B $6.1Other long-term liabilities23.4B 14.7 Total$26.1B $20.8

3_Foreign_Exchange_Forward_Con

3. Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Unrealized gain or loss on contracts maturing in July through September 2014 to sell foreign currency	$0.20
Unrealized gain or loss on contracts maturing in July through September 2014 to purchase foreign currency	-0.2
Forward foreign exchange contract to sell foreign currency [Member]	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Notional value	89.4
Forward foreign exchange contract to purchase foreign currency [Member]	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Notional value	$383.60

3_AvailableforSale_Investments

3. Available-for-Sale Investments (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	$310.70		$327.20
Unrealized Gains	248.4		244.6
Unrealized Losses	-0.3		-0.9
Estimated Fair Value	558.8		570.9
Other Long-term Investments [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	0.3		0.4
Unrealized Gains	0		0
Unrealized Losses	0		-0.1
Estimated Fair Value	0.3		0.3
Other Long-term Investments [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	54.5		54.5
Unrealized Gains	241.1		238.7
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Estimated Fair Value	295.6		293.2
Other Long-term Investments [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	54.8		54.9
Unrealized Gains	241.1		238.7
Unrealized Losses	0		-0.1
Estimated Fair Value	295.9		293.5
Short-term Investments [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	120		132.6
Unrealized Gains	0.5		0.3
Unrealized Losses	-0.1		-0.4
Estimated Fair Value	120.4		132.5
Short-term Investments [Member] | Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	5.1		8.9
Unrealized Gains	0		0
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Estimated Fair Value	5.1		8.9
Short-term Investments [Member] | Municipal obligations [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	8.1		11.1
Unrealized Gains	0		0
Unrealized Losses	-0.1		-0.1
Estimated Fair Value	8		11
Short-term Investments [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	50.4		48.4
Unrealized Gains	0.1		0.1
Unrealized Losses	-0.1		-0.2
Estimated Fair Value	50.4		48.3
Short-term Investments [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	26.6		26.6
Unrealized Gains	6.6		5.4
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Estimated Fair Value	33.2		32
Short-term Investments [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	255.9		272.3
Unrealized Gains	7.3		5.9
Unrealized Losses	-0.3		-0.8
Estimated Fair Value	262.9		277.4
Short-term Investments [Member] | US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	41.9		39.1
Unrealized Gains	0.1		0.1
Unrealized Losses	0		-0.1
Estimated Fair Value	42		39.1
Short-term Investments [Member] | Foreign Government Obligations [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Amortized Cost	3.8		5.6
Unrealized Gains	0		0
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Estimated Fair Value	3.8		5.6
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	558.8	[1]	570.9	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	120.4	[1]	132.5	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Foreign Brokered Certificates of Deposit [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	5.1	[1]	8.9	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Municipal obligations [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	8	[1]	11	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	50.7	[1]	48.6	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	328.8	[1]	325.2	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | US Government Sponsored Agencies [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	42	[1]	39.1	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Foreign Government Obligations [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	3.8	[1]	5.6	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'		'
Estimated Fair Value	$262.90		$277.40
[1]	Available-for-sale investments are included in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):B JuneB 30, 2014B DecemberB 31, 2013Short-term investments$262.9B $277.4Other investments295.9B 293.5Total$558.8B $570.9

3_Amortized_Cost_and_Fair_Valu

3. Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Debt Securities (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Mature in less than one year	$71.40
Mature in one to five years	118
Mature in more than five years	40.2
Total Amortized Cost	229.6
Mature in less than one year	71.5
Mature in one to five years	118.3
Mature in more than five years	40.2
Estimated Fair Value	$230

3_Fair_Value_and_Gross_Unreali

3. Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses with Unrealized Losses (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Tolerable variance Level 2 debt security pricing	1.00%	'
Fair Value of Investments with Gross Unrealized Losses in loss position 12 months or more	$13.20	$2.30
Gross unrealized losses for investments in a loss position 12 months or more	0.2	0.1
Gross unrealized losses for investments in a loss position less than 12 months	0.1	0.8
Cost Method Investment, Percentage Owned	35.00%	'
Fair Value of Investments with Gross Unrealized Losses in loss position less than 12 months	$31.30	$73.90

3_Fair_Value_Financial_Instrum

3. Fair Value Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Capital Lease Obligations	$12.50	[1]	$12.60
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Other Investments	80.2		77.5
Total long-term debt, excluding capital leases and current maturities	423.3		423.2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'		'
Other Investments	390.6		382.9
Total long-term debt, excluding capital leases and current maturities	$450.10		$433
[1]	(a) The carrying amount of our capital leases at JuneB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013 was approximately $12.5 million and $12.6 million respectively. We believe these amounts approximate fair value due to the market rates inherent in the leases.

4_Intangible_Assets_Goodwill_a2

4. Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Other (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	$563,400,000	$546,000,000
Accumulated impairment loss	-28,200,000	-28,200,000
Goodwill, net	535,223,000	517,770,000
Currency fluctuations	2,200,000	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	15,200,000	'
Life Science [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	209,000,000	209,000,000
Accumulated impairment loss	-27,200,000	-27,200,000
Goodwill, net	181,800,000	181,800,000
Currency fluctuations	0	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0	'
Clinical Diagnostics [Member]	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	354,400,000	337,000,000
Accumulated impairment loss	-1,000,000	-1,000,000
Goodwill, net	353,400,000	336,000,000
Currency fluctuations	2,200,000	'
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$15,200,000	'

4_Intangible_Assets_Goodwill_a3

4. Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Customer Relationships [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Know how [Member]

Know how [Member]

Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Licensing Agreements [Member]

Licensing Agreements [Member]

Trade Names [Member]

Trade Names [Member]

Noncompete Agreements [Member]

Noncompete Agreements [Member]

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Other Intangible Assets [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

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Minimum [Member]

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Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

In Process Research and Development [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Know how [Member]

Know how [Member]

Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Licensing Agreements [Member]

Licensing Agreements [Member]

Trade Names [Member]

Trade Names [Member]

Noncompete Agreements [Member]

Noncompete Agreements [Member]

Other Intangible Assets [Member]

Other Intangible Assets [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Know how [Member]

Know how [Member]

Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Developed Technology Rights [Member]

Licensing Agreements [Member]

Licensing Agreements [Member]

Trade Names [Member]

Trade Names [Member]

Noncompete Agreements [Member]

Noncompete Agreements [Member]

Other Intangible Assets [Member]

Other Intangible Assets [Member]

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Purchase Price

$461.70

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$458.60

$100.80

$99.80

$195.30

$194.60

$110.70

$109.50

$45

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94.9

105.3

68.9

73.3

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Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)

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5_Product_Warranty_Liability_D

5. Product Warranty Liability (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]	'
Accrual at beginning of period	$15.60
Provision for warranty	10.4
Actual warranty costs	-10.4
Accrual at end of period	$15.60

6_LongTerm_Debt_Details

6. Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-term debt	$435,800,000	$435,800,000	'
Less current maturities	-200,000	-200,000	'
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	435,607,000	435,615,000	'
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Notes 4.875% [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	'	4.88%
Long-term debt	423,300,000	423,200,000	422,600,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	'	'	4.95%
Face amount of debt sold	'	'	425,000,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | Debt 6 [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-term debt	12,500,000	12,600,000	'
Line of Credit [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity	200,000,000	'	'
Outstanding borrowings	0	'	'
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End	1.50%	'	'
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity	$5,000,000	'	'

7_Accumulated_Other_Comprehens2

7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Parent [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

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Selling, general and administrative expense

($195,838,000)

($195,331,000)

($398,113,000)

($381,248,000)

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Other (income) expense, net

-8,388,000

-8,644,000

-9,049,000

-10,044,000

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351,285,000

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197,000,000

137,100,000

189,400,000

172,900,000

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138,000,000

159,400,000

109,700,000

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267,300,000

340,700,000

274,500,000

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267,300,000

340,700,000

274,300,000

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax

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($21,313,000)

($2,043,000)

$10,568,000

($6,974,000)

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8_Earnings_Per_Share_Details

8. Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	28,826	28,538	28,809	28,516
Effect of potentially dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards	266	330	267	327
Diluted weighted average common shares	29,092	28,868	29,076	28,843
Anti-dilutive shares	107	92	94	92

9_Other_Income_and_Expenses_De

9. Other Income and Expenses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Interest and investment income	($8,500,000)	($7,800,000)	($9,200,000)	($9,100,000)
Net realized gains on investments	0	0	0	-200,000
Miscellaneous other expense (income) items, net	100,000	-800,000	200,000	-700,000
Other (income) expense, net	$8,388,000	$8,644,000	$9,049,000	$10,044,000

10_Income_Taxes_Details

10. Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Effective tax rate	35.00%	29.00%	40.00%	25.00%
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$1.40	'	$1.40	'
U.S. Federal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Statutory Rates	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%

11_Segment_Information_Details

11. Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$536,832	$525,321	$1,046,176	$1,024,993
Income before income taxes	48,797	49,044	63,335	73,091
Life Science [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	170,300	170,400	331,800	326,600
Income before income taxes	-7,200	-7,700	-13,900	-20,600
Clinical Diagnostics [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	362,900	351,500	707,200	691,400
Income before income taxes	50,100	49,900	82,600	87,600
All Other Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	3,600	3,400	7,200	7,000
Income before income taxes	$100	$100	$100	$200

11_Segment_Profit_Reconciliati

11. Segment Profit Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income before income taxes	($48,797)	($49,044)	($63,335)	($73,091)
NonAllocated Expense Loss Contingency [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income before income taxes	'	'	8,000	'
Other Income and Expense Non Operating [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income before income taxes	-8,400	-8,600	-9,000	-10,000
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income before income taxes	-300	900	2,500	2,400
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income before income taxes	-2,900	-1,000	-12,000	-1,700
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income before income taxes	($43,000)	($42,300)	($68,800)	($67,200)

12_Legal_Proceedings_12_Contin

12. Legal Proceedings 12. Contingent Liability (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated loss contingency	'	$39,800,000	$30,000,000
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	8,000,000	'	'
Including Interest [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated loss contingency	'	43,000,000	'
Interest Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	-1,800,000	'	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision	9,800,000	'	'
Accrued Interest [Member]	'	'	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated loss contingency	'	$3,200,000	'