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           Financial Information Relating to Reportable Segments (Detail) (USD $) 
        In Thousands, unless otherwise specified  | 
        3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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           Mar. 31, 2013 
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           Mar. 31, 2012 
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           Mar. 31, 2013 
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           Mar. 31, 2012 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| External sales | $ 80,992 | $ 83,621 | $ 231,100 | $ 235,879 | 
| Earnings before income taxes | 44,466 | 43,205 | 119,898 | 121,578 | 
| 
           Biotechnology 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| External sales | 75,285 | 78,180 | 214,416 | 220,291 | 
| Earnings before income taxes | 43,246 | 45,442 | 117,123 | 123,304 | 
| 
           Hematology 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| External sales | 5,707 | 5,441 | 16,684 | 15,588 | 
| Earnings before income taxes | 2,247 | 2,037 | 6,498 | 5,636 | 
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           Reportable Segment 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 45,493 | 47,479 | 123,621 | 128,940 | 
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           Unallocated Amount to Segment 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Earnings before income taxes | $ (1,027) | $ (4,274) | $ (3,723) | $ (7,362) |