| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 07, 2021 |
| Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 7, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS HOLDINGS PLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001828443 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1574150 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | X0 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39956 |
| Entity Address Address Line1 | 1001 Route 202 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Raritan |
| Entity Address State Or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 08869 |
| City Area Code | 908 |
| Local Phone Number | 218-8000 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of each class | Ordinary shares, $0.00001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | OCDX |
| Name of each exchange on which registered | NASDAQ |
