Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2017 Term Loan [Member]
2017 Term Loan [Member]
2017 Term Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Cross currency swap maturing 2022 [Member]
Cross currency swap maturing 2022 [Member]
Cross currency swap maturing 2022 [Member]
Revolving credit facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Senior notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior notes due 2020 [Member]
A senior note is a bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt holders receive priority for [must receive] repayment [prior] relative to junior and unsecured (general) creditors.
Senior notes due 2024 [Member] [Member]
Senior notes due 2024 [Member] [Member]
Senior notes due 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net
Credit Facility Option to Increase
Credit Facility Option to Increase
Credit Facility Option to Increase
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
4.625% Senior Notes Long Term Portion
4.625% Senior Notes Long Term Portion
4.625% Senior Notes Long Term Portion
2.30% senior notes due 2024
2.30% senior notes due 2024
2.30% senior notes due 2024
2.95% senior notes due 2029
2.95% senior notes due 2029
2.95% senior notes due 2029
2019 Term Loan
2019 Term Loan
2019 Term Loan
Senior notes due 2027
Senior notes due 2027
Senior notes due 2027
4.70 % Senior notes due 2045
4.70 % Senior notes due 2045
4.70 % Senior notes due 2045
Senior notes due 2024
Senior notes due 2024
Senior notes due 2024
3.60% Senior notes due 2025
3.60% Senior notes due 2025
3.60% Senior notes due 2025
2017 Term loan
2017 Term loan
2017 Term loan
Long term debt issuance costs
Total Short and Long Term Debt Issuance Costs
Total Short and Long Term Debt Issuance Costs
Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
3.20% Senior notes due 2022
3.20% Senior notes due 2022
3.20% Senior notes due 2022
4.00% Senior notes due 2023
4.00% Senior notes due 2023
4.00% Senior notes due 2023
3.75% Senior notes due 2022
3.75% Senior notes due 2022
3.75% Senior notes due 2022
2.625% Senior Notes due 2020
2.625% Senior Notes due 2020
2.625% Senior Notes due 2020
Debt, Current
Debt, Current
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long term debt, future minimum payments, interest included in payments
Long term debt, future minimum payments, interest included in payments
Long term debt, future minimum payments, interest included in payments
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Covance Drug Development [Member]
Covance Drug Development [Member]
Covance Drug Development [Member]
LabCorp Diagnostics [Member]
LabCorp Diagnostics [Member]
LabCorp Diagnostics [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Net restructuring charges
Net Restructuring Charges
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs, excluding asset retirement obligations, associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a program that is planned and controlled by management, and changes either scope of business by an entity, or manner business is conducted. May include amount of reversals and other adjustments during the period to amounts of previously accrued liabilities for specified types of restructuring costs.
Restructuring charges related to severance and other employee costs
Severance Costs
Restructuring charges related to contractual obligations associated with leased facilities and other facility related costs
Business Exit Costs
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Reduction in prior employee severance benefits related restructuring accruals
Employee Severance Benefits Related Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment
Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for employee severance benefits related restructuring costs, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Reduction in prior facility related restructuring accruals
Facility Related Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment
Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for facility related restructuring costs, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Payment of legal settlement
Payments for Legal Settlements
Number of years restructuring liabilities expected to be paid out over
Number of years restructuring liabilities expected to be paid out over
Number of years restructuring liabilities expected to be paid out over
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Domain]
Restatement [Domain]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification
Percent of Revenue Contributed
Percent of Revenue Contributed
Percent of Revenue Contributed
Intercompany revenue elimination
Intercompany revenue elimination
Intercompany revenue elimination
Revenues
Revenues
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Energy [Axis]
Energy [Axis]
Energy [Domain]
Energy [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Cross currency swap maturing 2025 [Member]
Cross currency swap maturing 2025 [Member]
Cross currency swap maturing 2025 [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior notes due 2029 [Member]
Senior notes due 2029 [Member]
Senior notes due 2029 [Member]
Senior notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior Long Term Notes Due2020 Member
A senior note is a bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt holders receive priority for [must receive] repayment [prior] relative to junior and unsecured (general) creditors.
Senior notes due 2027 [Member]
Senior notes due 2027 [Member]
Senior notes due 2027 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Total Short and Long Term Debt Issuance Costs
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Credit Facility, Maximum Swing Line Borrowings
Credit Facility, Maximum Swing Line Borrowings
Credit Facility, Maximum Swing Line Borrowings
Interest rate (in hundredths)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
4.625SeniorNotesDue2020RedeemedValue
4.625SeniorNotesDue2020RedeemedValue
4.625SeniorNotesDue2020RedeemedValue
Fair Value Hedge Assets
Fair Value Hedge Assets
Fair Value Hedges, Net
Fair Value Hedges, Net
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral [Domain]
Collateral [Domain]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Type of Borrower [Axis]
Type of Borrower [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Industry of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Industry of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Industry of Counterparty [Domain]
Industry of Counterparty [Domain]
Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Legal Entity of Counterparty, Type [Axis]
Legal Entity Type of Counterparty [Domain]
Legal Entity Type of Counterparty [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Billing Status, Type [Axis]
Billing Status, Type [Axis]
Receivables Billing Status [Domain]
Receivables Billing Status [Domain]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Industry Sector [Axis]
Industry Sector [Axis]
Industry Sector [Domain]
Industry Sector [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts receivable, net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current [Abstract]
Less allowance for doubtful accounts attributable to CDD
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Patents, licenses and technology [Member]
Patents, Licenses And Technology [Member]
Patents are the exclusive legal right granted by the government to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law. Licenses are rights, generally of limited duration, under a license arrangement (for example, to sell or otherwise utilize specified products or processes in a specified territory). Technology-based intangible assets are innovations or scientific advances that have not been patented.
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Trade names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Lease Agreements [Member]
Lease Agreements [Member]
Use Rights [Member]
Use Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Weighted average amortization period (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Reimbursable Out of Pocket Expenses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reimbursable Out of Pocket Expenses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reimbursable Out of Pocket Expenses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
A description of the company's credit risk accounting policy with respect to financial instruments. An entity shall disclose its policy for including whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock Compensation Plans
Share Based Compensation Option And Incentive Plans [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for stock option and stock incentive plans. This disclosure may include (1) the types of stock option or incentive plans sponsored by the entity (2) the groups that participate in (or are covered by) each plan (3) significant plan provisions and (4) how stock compensation is measured, and the methodologies and significant assumptions used to determine that measurement.
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Software Costs
Internal Use Software [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for costs incurred when both (1) the software is acquired, internally developed, or modified solely to meet the entity's internal needs, and (2) during the software's development or modification, no substantive plan exists or is being developed to market the software externally.
Long-Lived Assets
Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's impairment evaluation policy for long-lived assets. This policy addresses impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets.
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Finite Lived [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for finite-lived intangible assets. This accounting policy also may address: (1) the amortization method used (2) the useful lives of such assets (3) how the entity assesses and measures impairment of such assets.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Professional Liability
Professional Liability [Policy Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for self-insurance of professional liability claims, which may include policies for calculating a liability amount.
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]
Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING LIABILITIES
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans [Member]
Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Funded status of plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Components of identifiable intangible assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquired amortizable intangible assets and their respective weighted average amortization periods
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Accounts and Nontrade Receivable [Text Block]
Accounts and Nontrade Receivable [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
BALANCE
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Net earnings attributable to Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
Aggregate change in value for stock issued during the period as a result of employee stock purchase plan, combined the value of stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options.
Net share settlement tax payments from issuance of stock to employees
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Conversion of zero-coupon convertible debt
Conversion of zero-coupon convertible debt
Value of stock issued during the period upon the conversion of convertible securities (zero-coupon subordinated notes) and/or reversal of deferred tax liability to reflect the tax benefit realized upon issuance of the stock.
Stock compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Purchase of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
BALANCE
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Inventories [Member]
Inventories [Member]
Liability [Member]
Liability [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Deferred Revenue [member] [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset [Member] [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset [Member] [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset [Member] [Member]
Assets [Member]
Assets [Member]
Accounts Payable [Member]
Accounts Payable [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Other acquirees [Member]
Other acquirees [Member]
Other acquirees [Member]
Envigo [Member]
Envigo [Member]
Envigo [Member]
CRP [Member]
CRP [Member]
CRP [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Adjustments to intangibles through amortization expense
Adjustments to intangibles through amortization expense
Adjustments to intangibles through amortization expense
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed, Lease Obligation
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed, Lease Obligation
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Goodwill, net
Goodwill
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Total acquisition consideration (cash, stock, notes, etc.)
Total acquisition consideration (cash, stock, notes, etc.)
Total acquisition consideration (cash, stock, notes, etc.)
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Adjustments to goodwill
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1
Goodwill, net
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Patents, Licenses And Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill
Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, minimum (years)
Future minimum rental commitments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Options Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2013, by Range of Exercise Prices [Table]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table]
Options Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2013, by Range of Exercise Prices [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Options Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2013, by Range of Exercise Prices [Domain]
Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range01 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range01 [Member]
Exercise price range 1 for shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option award plans.
Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range02 [Member]
Exercise price range 2 for shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option award plans.
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range03 [Member]
Exercise price range 3 for shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option award plans.
Exercise Price Range 4 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range04 [Member]
Exercise price range 4 for shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option award plans.
Options Outstanding and Exercisable at December 31, 2013, by Range of Exercise Prices
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower range limit
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range, upper range limit
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Asset
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated amortization expense, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated amortization expense, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated amortization expense, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated amortization expense, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Estimated amortization expense, Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities
Gain Recognized on Exit of Interest Rate Swap Arrangement
Gain Recognized on Exit of Interest Rate Swap Arrangement
Gain Recognized on Exit of Interest Rate Swap Arrangement
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
4.625% Senior notes due 2020
4.625% Senior notes due 2020
4.625% Senior notes due 2020
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly data summary:
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued expenses and other [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Employee compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued expenses and other
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
CANADA
CANADA
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
Other countries [Member]
Other countries [Member]
Other countries [Member]
Corporate Segment [Member]
Corporate Segment [Member]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and Amortization of Intangible Assets
Depreciation and Amortization of Intangible Assets
Depreciation and Amortization of Intangible Assets
Intercompany revenue elimination
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total pre-tax income
Income Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest
Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes, extraordinary items, cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, and noncontrolling interest.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Net benefit plan adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Provision (benefit) for income tax related to items of comprehensive earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Reconciliation of Basic earnings per Share to Diluted Earnings per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Potential common shares not included in computation of diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block]
Describes the periods of time over which an entity anticipates to receive utility from its property, plant and equipment (that is, the periods of time over which an entity allocates the initial cost of its property, plant and equipment).
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock And Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted stock and performance shares in the entity's stock incentive plan.
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee stock purchase plan in the entity's stock incentive plan.
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Summary of Changes in Options Outstanding Under the Stock Incentive Plans [Rollforward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares authorized for issuance under the 2008 and 2000 Stock Incentive Plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available for grant under the Company's stock option plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Award vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Changes in Options Outstanding Under the Stock Incentive Plans, Additional Disclosures
Changes In Options Outstanding Under Stock Incentive Plans Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of options outstanding, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Number of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Number of options cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Number of options outstanding, ending balance
Weighted-average exercise price per option, outstanding, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per option granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per option exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per option cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per option, outstanding, ending balance
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Stock Options Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Number of options vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Weighted-average exercise price per option, vested and expected to vest options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price per exercisable option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, vested and expected to vest options (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Number of options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, exercisable options (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Stock Options Exercised, Impact Disclosures
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements Stock Options Exercised [Abstract]
Cash received by the Company
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Assumptions the Company Used to Develop Fair Value Estimates
Assumptions Used To Develop Fair Value Estimates [Abstract]
Fair value of the employee's purchase right
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Fair Value Employee Purchase Right
The fair value of the employee's purchase right calculated using the Black-Scholes model.
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Summary of Nonvested Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Nonvested, end of period
Weighted-average grant date fair value, nonvested, beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Weighted-average grant date fair value, nonvested, end of period
Fair Values of Options Granted and the Employee's Purchase Right in the Stock Purchase Plan
Fair Values Options And Purchase Right [Abstract]
Stock option plan expense
Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares
Restricted Stock And Performance Shares [Abstract]
Restricted stock, vesting increment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights
Performance share awards, vesting conditions
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Performance Share Awards Vesting Conditions
Description of performance share award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on satisfaction of certain performance conditions, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, to sell the shares, and be entitled to the cash proceeds of such sale.
Restricted stock and performance share compensation expense
Restricted Stock Performance Shares Expense
The noncash expense that represents the cost of restricted stock and performance shares distributed to employees as compensation.
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock and performance share-based compensation arrangements
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Unrecognized compensation cost weighted average expected future recognition period (in years)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclosure
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclosure [Abstract]
Shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the employee stock purchase plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Number Of Authorized Shares
The maximum number of shares originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for purchase under the employee stock purchase plan.
The employee stock purchase plan permits employees to purchase shares of common stock at a certain percentage of the market price (in hundredths)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Percent Of Market Price
The percentage of the market price of common stock participating employees are able to purchase company stock.
Number of shares purchased by eligible employees
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Number Of Shares Purchased
The number of shares under the employee stock purchase plan purchased by eligible employees during the period.
Expense related to the Company's employee stock purchase plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Expense
The expense amount recognized during the period related to the Company's employee stock purchase plan.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Buildings and building improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Software [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life software minimum
Property plant and equipment useful life software minimum
Property plant and equipment useful life software minimum
Property plant and equipment useful life software maximum
Property plant and equipment useful life software maximum
Property plant and equipment useful life software maximum
Estimated useful life, minimum (years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Estimated useful life of capitalized software costs (in years)
Property plant and equipment useful life software average
Capitalized software costs are amortized over the estimated useful life of the underlying system.
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Supplies inventory
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expense, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Joint venture partnerships and equity method investments
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses and other
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred Revenue, Current
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, less current portion
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities
Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax, combined with the noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise shall separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference.
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest Mezzanine Equity
Represents contractual value of a noncontrolling interest put (includes underlying noncontrolling interest). In February 2010, the Company completed a transaction to sell the partnership units acquired from the previous noncontrolling interest holder to a new Canadian partner. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a component of noncontrolling interest in liabilities and a component in mezzanine equity. This item represents the mezzanine equity component.
Common stock, 97.2 and 98.9 shares outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Less common stock held in treasury
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Income [Abstract]
Income [Abstract]
Net earnings, basic
Net earnings, diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Shares [Abstract]
Shares [Abstract]
Outstanding shares, basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Stock Options
Aggregate awards of stock options and nonvested options to be issued to an employee under a stock option arrangement. Such stock options shall be considered to be outstanding as of the grant date for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share even though their exercise may be contingent upon vesting. Those options are included in the diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) computation even if the employee may not receive (or be able to sell) the stock until some future date.
Dilutive effect of convertible debt, net of tax (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
Outstanding shares, diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Per Share Amount [Abstract]
Per Share Amount [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Stock Options (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Summary of unaudited quarterly data
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury Stock, Carrying Basis
Value of Common Stock Repurchased
Value of Common Stock Repurchased
Value of Common Stock Repurchased Prior to New Plan
Value of Common Stock Repurchased Prior to New Plan
Value of Common Stock Repurchased Prior to New Plan
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common shares issued and outstanding [Abstract]
Common Shares Issued And Outstanding [Abstract]
Common shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
In treasury
Treasury Stock, Shares
Outstanding
Rollforward of common shares issued [Abstract]
Common Shares Issued Rollforward [Abstract]
Common shares issued, beginning balance (in shares)
Common stock issued under employee stock plans (in shares)
Commons Stock Issued During Period Shares Employee Stock Plans
Number of common shares issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan and/or stock option plan.
Common stock issued upon conversion of zero-coupon subordinated notes (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Common shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Common shares issued, ending balance (in shares)
Rollforward of common shares held in treasury [Abstract]
Common Shares Held In Treasury Rollforward [Abstract]
Common shares held in treasury, beginning balance
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeited
Common shares held in treasury, ending balance
Share repurchase program [Abstract]
Outstanding Stock Repurchase Authorization [Abstract]
Purchase of common stock
Outstanding common stock repurchase authorization
Common Stock Repurchase Authorization Outstanding
The dollar amount of share (common shares) repurchase authorization approved by the Board of Directors which remains available to the Company.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Current year adjustments, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Tax effect of adjustments, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Net Benefit Plan Adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Net Benefit Plan Adjustments, balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Tax effect of adjustments, Net Benefit Plan Adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Net Benefit Plan Adjustments, balance
Interest Rate Swap Adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment and Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment and Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), before Tax
Tax effect of adjustments, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings, balance
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Short-term Lease, Cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Lease, Cost
Lease, Cost
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability
Finance Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
leases not yet commenced
leases not yet commenced
leases not yet commenced
Operating Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Other Financing Cash Flows
Other Financing Cash Flows
Other Financing Cash Flows
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Stock compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Depreciation And Amortization Of Leased Assets
Depreciation And Amortization Of Leased Assets
The amount of depreciation recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Also, may include amortization charged against earnings for the periodic recognition of capitalized leases.
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Change in assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures):
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Unbilled Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Unbilled Receivables
Increase in inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Acquisition of licensing technology
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from Senior Notes offerings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of Senior Debt
Repayments of Senior Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Payments on revolving credit facilities
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Payments On Zero Coupon Subordinated Notes
Payments On Zero Coupon Subordinated Notes
The cash outflow (payments) on the zero-coupon subordinated notes.
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Net share settlement tax payments from issuance of stock to employees
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net proceeds from issuance of stock to employees
Net proceeds from issuance of stock to employees
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options and employees related to shares purchased under the employee stock purchase plan.
Purchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash included in assets held for sale
Cash included in assets held for sale
Cash included in assets held for sale
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of Additional Parties Not Providing Consent
Number of Additional Parties Not Providing Consent
Number of Additional Parties Not Providing Consent
Other Inventory, Supplies, Gross
Other Inventory, Supplies, Gross
Loss related to litigation settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Previously recorded litigation reserve in connection with false claims act lawsuit
Previously Recorded Litigation Reserve In Connection With False Claims Act Lawsuit
The amount of the litigation reserve previously recorded in connection with the California False Claims Act lawsuit.
AHS transfer to Canadian JV
AHS transfer to Canadian JV
AHS transfer to Canadian JV
Ownership interest percentage, parent
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Damages Per Violation
Damages Per Violation
Damages Per Violation
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Cover page.
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document [Domain]
Document [Domain]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Operating income
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangibles and other assets
Restructuring and other special charges
Net restructuring and other special charges
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs, excluding asset retirement obligations, associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a program planned and controlled by management, and materially changes either the scope or manner of conduct of a business undertaken. Also, may include reversals and other adjustments to accrued liabilities and special charges, if any, for asset abandonment, uncollectible balances, etc.
Equity method income, net
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Investment income
Investment Income, Net
Other, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Earnings before income taxes
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest
Net earnings attributable to Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in unconsolidated joint venture partnerships and equity method investment
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Covance Food Solutions [Member]
Covance Food Solutions [Member]
Covance Food Solutions [Member]
UK forensic testing services business [Member]
UK forensic testing services business [Member]
UK forensic testing services business [Member]
US forensic testing services business [Member]
US forensic testing services business [Member]
US forensic testing services business [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Accounts receivable
Common shares issued and outstanding [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Changes in common shares issued and held in treasury [Text Block]
Changes In Common Shares Issued And Held In Treasury [Table Text Block]
Schedule is used to show the changes in common shares issued and held in treasury by the entity.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings Components [Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Cash paid during period for:
Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid In Cash
The amount of cash paid during the current period for interest owed on money borrowed
Income taxes, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncash conversion of zero-coupon convertible debt
Noncash conversion of zero-coupon convertible debt
Noncash conversion of zero-coupon convertible debt
Fair Value of Assets Acquired
Fair Value of Assets Acquired
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Noncontrolling Interest Put
Increase (Decrease) in Noncontrolling Interest Put
Increase (Decrease) in Noncontrolling Interest Put
Noncontrolling interest puts
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Noncontrolling Interest Puts
This element represents a certain statement of financial position liability caption which represents a class of liabilities, or which may include an individual liability, measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Fair market value of zero-coupon subordinated notes
Zero Coupon Notes Fair Value
Estimated fair value of the debt instrument (zero-coupon subordinated notes) at the balance-sheet date
Fair market value of senior notes
Senior Notes Fair Value
Estimated fair value of the debt instrument (senior notes) at the balance-sheet date
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash Surrender Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Contingent Consideration Classified as Equity, Fair Value Disclosure
Contingent Consideration Classified as Equity, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Deferred Compensation Liability
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Deferred Compensation Liability
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Deferred Compensation Liability
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Contingent consideration adjustment
Contingent consideration adjustment
Contingent consideration adjustment
Schedule of Restructuring Reserves
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
chiltern [Member]
chiltern [Member]
chiltern [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Equalization Plan [Member]
Pension Equalization Plan [Member]
Pension Equalization Plan [Domain]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Life and Annuity Insurance Product Line [Member]
Life and Annuity Insurance Product Line [Member]
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Participants contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Costs, Expected participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Costs, Expected participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Next Twelve Months
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Maximum deferral percentage of annual base salary
Maximum deferral percentage of annual base salary
Maximum deferral percentage of annual base salary
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Minimum non-elective contribution (NEC) % for the 401(K) plan (in hundredths)
Non Elective Contribution
The minimum non-elective contribution % by the company to all employees eligible for the defined contribution retirement plan. Contributions are concurrent with each payroll period and are non-forfeitable and vest immediately.
Discretionary contribution % for the 401(K) plan, range minimum (in hundredths)
Discretionary Contribution Percentage Minimum
Discretionary contribution percentage by the company for eligible employees based on service, range minimum.
Discretionary contribution % for the 401(K) plan, range maximum (in hundredths)
Discretionary Contribution Percentage Maximum
The maximum discretionary contribution % by the company for eligible employees based on service.
Defined contribution retirement plan cost
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Defined Contribution Plan Total Expense
Defined Contribution Plan Total Expense
Defined Contribution Plan Total Expense
Postemployment Benefits, Period Expense
Postemployment Benefits, Period Expense
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Company contributions to the defined benefit retirement plan
Payment for Pension Benefits
Projected defined benefit plan costs in fiscal 2012
Projected Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The projected amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the fiscal year. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain or loss, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain or loss due to settlements or curtailments).
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Effect on operations for both the Company Plan and the PEP [Abstract]
Effect on operations for both the Company Plan and the PEP [Abstract]
Effect on operations for both the Company Plan and the PEP [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Net amortization and deferral
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization And Deferral
An amount calculated as a basis for determining the effects of amortization expenses and other deferrals.
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Defined-benefit plan costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Unamortized net gain included in accumulated other comprehensive earnings
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Changes in Benefit Obligations [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Ending balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Defined Benefit Plans, Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Benefits and administrative expenses paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Defined Benefit Plans, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligations [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate for the Company Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Expected long term rate of return for the Company Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Expected Long Term Return On Assets
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.
Defined Benefit Plans, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Allocations [Abstract]
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return for equity securities (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Rate Of Return On Assets Equity Securities
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested in equity securities.
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return for fixed income securities (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Rate Of Return On Assets Fixed Income Securities
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested in fixed income securities.
Weighted average expected long-term rate of return for other assets (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Rate Of Return On Assets Other Assets
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested in other assets.
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Salary Increase
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Salary Increase
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Salary Increase
Defined Benefit Plan Distribution Threshold For Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan Distribution Threshold For Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan Distribution Threshold For Settlement
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets By Category [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets By Category [Table Text Block]
A schedule of plan assets at fair value by asset category.
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Assumed Benefit Payments By Year [Text Block]
Assumed Benefit Payments By Year [Text Block]
A schedule of assumed benefit payments for future periods by year. This element may be used for defined benefit, nonqualified supplemental retirement, and post-retirement benefit plans.
Maximum deferral percentage of annual cash incentive pay
Maximum deferral percentage of annual cash incentive pay
Maximum deferral percentage of annual cash incentive pay
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Category [Axis]
Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual Funds [Member]
Variable Annuity [Member]
Variable Annuity [Member]
Real Estate Properties [Domain]
Real Estate Properties [Domain]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Line items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure Estimated Future Benefits Payments [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Curtailment
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Curtailment
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Other Change
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Other Change
Increase (Decrease) in Obligation, Pension Benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Obligation, Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization And Deferral
Defined benefit plan costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Asset Allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Asset Allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Asset Allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Business Combination
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Business Combination
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
Company's Restructuring Activities [Table]
Restructuring Reserve, by Type of Restructuring [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Employee Severance Benefits Related Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment
Facility Related Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve Settled With Cash And Other Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve Settled With Cash And Other Adjustment
Amount of cash paid and/or consideration other than cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost.
ASC 842 Lease Adoption Implementation Impact
ASC 842 Lease Adoption Implementation Impact
ASC 842 Lease Adoption Implementation Impact
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Basis of Pricing [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Duration [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Sales Channel [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Sales Channel [Axis]
Contract with Customer, Sales Channel [Domain]
Contract with Customer, Sales Channel [Domain]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Percentage Fair Value of Goodwill Exceeded Carrying Value
Percentage Fair Value of Goodwill Exceeded Carrying Value
Percentage Fair Value of Goodwill Exceeded Carrying Value
Value of Reporting Unit's Goodwill
Value of Reporting Unit's Goodwill
Value of Reporting Unit's Goodwill
Cash, Uninsured Amount
Cash, Uninsured Amount
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Percentage Change in Discount Rate Used to Calculate Fair Value of Goodwill
Percentage Change in Discount Rate Used to Calculate Fair Value of Goodwill
Percentage Change in Discount Rate Used to Calculate Fair Value of Goodwill
Percentage Fair Value Exceeds Carrying Value with a 1% Change in Discount Rate Used to Calculate Fair Value of Goodwill
Percentage Fair Value Exceeds Carrying Value with a 1% Change in Discount Rate Used to Calculate Fair Value of Goodwill
Percentage Fair Value Exceeds Carrying Value with a 1% Change in Discount Rate Used to Calculate Fair Value of Goodwill
Greater Than Lease Term Months Required to Record Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability
Greater Than Lease Term Months Required to Record Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability
Greater Than Lease Term Months Required to Record Right of Use Asset and Lease Liability
Less Than Initial Lease Term Months For Short Term Lease Exemption and Recording on Balance Sheet
Less Than Initial Lease Term Months For Short Term Lease Exemption and Recording on Balance Sheet
Less Than Initial Lease Term Months For Short Term Lease Exemption and Recording on Balance Sheet
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Ownership percentage below which investments are generally accounted for on the cost method (in hundredths)
Cost Method Investments Maximum Ownership Percentage
This element represents the maximum ownership percentage of cost-method investments held by the Company. Generally, such investments do not have readily determinable fair values and are not required to be accounted for by the equity method. The carrying amount of such securities equates to cost, adjusted for other-than-temporary impairment.
Accounts receivable balances (gross) from Medicare and Medicaid
Concentration Risk Accounts Receivable Medicare And Medicaid
Gross receivable balance due from Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Minimum threshold percentage required to recognize income tax benefit (in hundredths)
Income Tax Benefit Minimum Certainty Percentage
For tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained on audit by the taxing authority, the entity recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that it believes exceeds a minimum likelihood of being recognized. This element represents the minimum percentage of likelihood that a tax benefit will be realized that the entity uses to assess if a benefit should be recognized.
Percent of gross accounts receivable due from patients
Percent of gross accounts receivable due from patients
Percent of gross accounts receivable due from patients
Zero-coupon convertible subordinated notes [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Convertible Subordinated Debt, Current
Convertible Subordinated Debt, Current
Short term debt issuance costs
Short term debt issuance costs
Short term debt issuance costs
Notes Payable, Current
Notes Payable, Current
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt to EBITDA (leverage) ratio
Debt to EBITDA (Leverage) Ratio
Debt to EBITDA (Leverage) Ratio
Debt, Current
Principal amount at maturity of zero-coupon subordinated notes outstanding
Principal amount at maturity of zero-coupon subordinated notes outstanding
The principal amount at maturity of zero-coupon subordinated notes outstanding at the balance sheet date.
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Principal Amount At Maturity Of Zero Coupon Subordinated Notes Converted
Principal Amount At Maturity Of Zero Coupon Subordinated Notes Converted
The principal amount at maturity of zero-coupon subordinated notes that were converted during the period.
Value Of Cash And Common Stock In Connection With Conversions Of Zero Coupon Subordinated Notes Settled In Current Period
Value Of Cash And Common Stock In Connection With Conversions Of Zero Coupon Subordinated Notes Settled In Current Period
The value of cash and common stock in connection with conversions of zero-coupon subordinated notes that were settled by the Company in the current period.
Tax Benefit Realized Upon Conversion Of Zero Coupon Convertible Debt
tax benefit realized upon conversion of zero coupon convertible debt
tax benefit realized upon conversion of zero coupon convertible debt
Contingent cash interest accrual rate
Contingent cash interest accrual rate
Contingent cash interest accrual rate
Number of days used to establish average market price of zero coupon subordinated notes
Number Of Days Used To Establish Average Market Price Of Zero Coupon Subordinated Notes
The number of trading days used to determine the average market price of zero-coupon subordinated notes used to calculate the contingent cash interest rate.
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other liabilities
Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Category [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
U.S. large cap - blend [Member]
Us Large Cap Blend [Member]
Benefit plan assets invested in the U.S. large capitalization equity securities - blend category.
U.S. mid cap - blend [Member]
Us Mid Cap Blend [Member]
Benefit plan assets invested in the U.S. medium capitalization equity securities - blend category.
U.S. small cap - blend [Member]
Us Small Cap Blend [Member]
Benefit plan assets invested in the U.S. small capitalization equity securities - blend category.
International - developed [Member]
International Developed [Member]
Benefit plan assets invested in the international capitalization equity securities- developed category.
Commodities index [Member]
Commodities index [Member]
U.S. fixed income [Member]
Us Fixed Income [Member]
Benefit plan assets invested in the U.S. fixed income securities category.
Defined Benefit Plans, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Category [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value By Asset Category Disclosure [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Business Combination
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Business Combination
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Participants contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Contributions by Plan Participant
Defined-benefit plan costs
JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIPS AND EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of UK Plans Target Asset Allocations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of UK Plans Target Asset Allocations [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of UK Plans Target Asset Allocations [Table]
Schedule of Weighted Average Asset Allocation for UK Pension Plans by Asset Category [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Asset Allocation for UK Pension Plans by Asset Category [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of Weighted Average Asset Allocation for UK Pension Plans by Asset Category [Table]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for UK Plans and Germany Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for UK Plans and Germany Plan [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for UK Plans and Germany Plan [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net [Table]
Property, plant and equipment, net [Axis]
Property, plant and equipment, net [Domain]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Buildings and building improvements [Member]
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Construction in progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Equipment under capital leases [Member]
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Gross property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Software depreciation
Software Depreciation
The amount of depreciation recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of software related assets over the assets' useful lives.
Schedule of investments in unconsolidated joint venture partnerships [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of investments in unconsolidated joint venture partnerships [Axis]
Schedule of investments in unconsolidated joint venture partnerships [Domain]
Alberta, Canada [Member]
Alberta Canada Member
Investee, or group of investees for which combined disclosure is appropriate, in which the Entity has an investment in common stock accounted for under the equity method of accounting and for which certain information is required or determined to be disclosed. Specific investee associated with the Alberta, Canada location.
Charlotte, North Carolina [Member]
Charlotte North Carolina Member
Investee, or group of investees for which combined disclosure is appropriate, in which the Entity has an investment in common stock accounted for under the equity method of accounting and for which certain information is required or determined to be disclosed.
Florence, South Carolina [Member]
Florence, South Carolina [Member]
Florence, South Carolina [Member]
Buffalo, New York [Member]
Buffalo, New York [Member]
Buffalo, New York [Member]
Schedule of investments in unconsolidated joint venture partnerships [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated joint venture partnerships and equity method investments Financial Statement, Reported Amounts
Equity Method Investment, Financial Statement, Reported Amounts [Abstract]
Net Investment
Equity Method Investments
Interest Owned
Joint venture partnerships and equity method investments, condensed unconsolidated financial information, Income Statement
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
The value of the Company's recorded investment in the Alberta partnership assigned to Canadian licenses
Canadian Licenses Alberta Canada
Rights, generally of limited duration, under a license arrangement (for example, to sell or otherwise utilize specified products or processes in a specified territory). Specified territory is the Alberta, Canada province.
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disclosure of Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Awards
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of the Impact of Stock Options Exercised
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements Stock Options Exercised [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of the financial impact of select activity related to the exercise of stock options. This activity includes cash received from option exercises, the corresponding tax benefits realized, and the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised.
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short term debt issuance costs
Debt, Current
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Biopharmaceutical and medical device companies [Member]
Biopharmaceutical and medical device companies [Member]
Biopharmaceutical and medical device companies [Member]
Third party [Member]
Third party [Member]
Third party [Member]
Medicare and Medicaid [Member]
Medicare and Medicaid [Member]
Medicare and Medicaid [Member]
Self-Pay [Member]
Self-Pay [Member]
Client [Member]
Client [Member]
Client [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization Period
Sales Commission Amortization Period Minimum
Sales Commission Amortization Period Minimum
Sales Commission Amortization Period Minimum
Contract Receivable
Contract Receivable
Sales Commission Amortization Period Maximum
Sales Commission Amortization Period Maximum
Sales Commission Amortization Period Maximum
Amortization of Deferred Sales Commissions
Amortization of Deferred Sales Commissions
Accrued Sales Commission
Accrued Sales Commission
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Deferred Sales Commission
Deferred Sales Commission
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Contract with Customer, Asset, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Contract with Customer, Asset, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Percent of remaining performance obligations recognized as revenue in next year
Percent of remaining performance obligations recognized as revenue in next year
Percent of remaining performance obligations recognized as revenue in next year
Long Term Contracts Duration Minimum
Long Term Contracts Duration Minimum
Long Term Contracts Duration Minimum
Long Term Contracts Duration Maximum
Long Term Contracts Duration Maximum
Long Term Contracts Duration Maximum
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period
Population of Financial Assets and Liabilities Subject to Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position at Fair Value
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Prime Rate [Member]
Prime Rate [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
2019 Term Loan [Member]
2019 Term Loan [Member]
2019 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Covenant Requirement [Member]
Debt Covenant Requirement [Member]
Debt Covenant Requirement [Member]
Debt Covenant Actual [Member]
Debt Covenant Actual [Member]
Debt Covenant Actual [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long term debt issuance costs
Long term debt issuance costs
Long term debt issuance costs
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Debt covenant, requirement for number of consecutive fiscal quarters
Debt Covenant Requirement for Number of Consecutive Fiscal Quarters
Debt Covenant Requirement for Number of Consecutive Fiscal Quarters
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Credit Facility, Maximum Letters of Credit
Credit Facility, Maximum Letters of Credit
Credit Facility, Maximum Letters of Credit
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Description
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Description
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Domain]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets By Major Class [Domain]
Patents, licenses and technology [Member]
Trade names [Member]
Canadian licenses [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Accrued expenses and other
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation Foreign Earnings, Jobs Creation Act of 2004, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Foreign Earnings Repatriated
Foreign Earnings Repatriated
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Net tax impact of TCJA
Net tax impact of TCJA
Net tax impact of TCJA
Net tax impact of GILTI
Net tax impact of GILTI
Net tax impact of GILTI
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Accrued Tax Interest Added from Acquisition
Accrued Tax Interest Added from Acquisition
Accrued Tax Interest Added from Acquisition
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Pre-tax income [Abstract]
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes And Minority Interest [Abstract]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income tax provision [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current income taxes
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Increase (Decrease) Adjustment
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income tax provision
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Federal and State Attribute Carryforwards
Federal and State Attribute Carryforwards
Federal and State Attribute Carryforwards
Federal and State Attribute Carryforward Valuation Allowance
Federal and State Attribute Carryforward Valuation Allowance
Federal and State Attribute Carryforward Valuation Allowance
Federal statutory tax rate reconciliation [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Statutory U.S. rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State and local income taxes, net of U.S. Federal income tax effect
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Restructuring Charges, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Restructuring Charges, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation,Other Reconciling Items, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation Foreign Earnings, Jobs Creation Act of 2004, Percent
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, deferred taxes on unremitted earnings
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, deferred taxes on unremitted earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, GILTI Impact, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, GILTI Impact, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, GILTI Impact, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Employee compensation and benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Other
Deferred Tax Asset, Right Of Use Asset
Deferred Tax Asset, Right Of Use Asset
Deferred Tax Asset, Right Of Use Asset
Acquisition and restructuring reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Restructuring Charges
Tax loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Less: valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Foreign tax loss carryovers
Foreign Tax Loss Carryovers
The foreign loss carryovers, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.
Foreign Tax Loss Carryover with Valuation Allowance
Foreign Tax Loss Carryover Valuation Allowance
Foreign Tax Loss Carryover Valuation Allowance
Foreign Tax Loss Carryovers Expire in 2034
Foreign Tax Loss Carryovers Expire in 2034
Foreign Tax Loss Carryovers Expire in 2034
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
Federal tax loss carryovers
Federal Tax Loss Carryovers
The federal loss carryovers, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.
Federal Tax Loss Carryforwards Indefinite
Federal Tax Loss Carryforwards Indefinite
Federal Tax Loss Carryforwards Indefinite
Gross unrecognized income tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Reversal of Accrued Income Tax Penalties And Interest
Reversal of Accrued Income Tax Penalties And Interest
Reversal of Accrued Income Tax Penalties And Interest
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1
Increase in reserve for tax positions taken in the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase in Reserve From Acquisition
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase in Reserve From Acquisition
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase in Reserve From Acquisition
Decrease in reserve as a result of payments
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
The net change in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns.
Decrease in reserve as a result of lapses in the statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance as of December 31
Unrecognized income tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Defined-benefit plan obligation
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Other
Other Liabilities Noncurrent, Other
Other Liabilities Noncurrent, Other
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Provision for Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits from Uncertain Tax Positions
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]
PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
OTHER LIABILITIES
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]