Revenue Recognition and Contractual Adjustments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) segment	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Number of operating segments \| segment		2
Increase in pharma contract liabilities		$ 800
Increase in pharma contract liabilities (as a percent)		46.00%
Capitalized contract costs	$ 945	$ 945	$ 542
Pharma contract liability, revenue recognized	200	1,500
Amortization of contract commissions	200	600
Commissions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Capitalized contract costs	$ 400	$ 400
Capitalized contract costs (as a percent)	74.00%	74.00%

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Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due.

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