Document And Entity Information
| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 30, 2020 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | OXFORD IMMUNOTEC GLOBAL PLC |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Nov. 30, 2020 |
| Entity, File Number | 001-36200 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 98-1133710 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 94C Innovation Drive |
| Entity, Address, Address Line Two | Milton Park |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Abingdon |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | OX14 4RZ |
| Entity, Address, Country | GB |
| City Area Code | 44 (0) |
| Local Phone Number | 1235 442780 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares |
| Trading Symbol | OXFD |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001586049 |