OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Lacuna Diagnostics, Inc.
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BiEsseA s.r.1.
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payments	$ 2.9
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 \| Senior Notes
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
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