| Cover | Jul. 14, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| City Area Code | 415 |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 14, 2019 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Written Communications | false |
| Local Phone Number | (415) 374-7782 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Invitae Corporation |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001501134 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36847 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-1701898 |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Amendment Description | Pro forma financial information. |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1400 16th Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94103 |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | true |
| Trading Symbol | NVTA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
