| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 21, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Invitae Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001501134 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 21, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36847 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-1701898 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1400 16th Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94103 |
| City Area Code | (415) |
| Local Phone Number | 374-7782 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | NVTA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
