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SEGMENT INFORMATION Profitability and Segment Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Oct. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]          
Number of operating segments 4        
Segment Reporting Information          
Total net revenue $ 1,732 $ 1,733 $ 3,412 $ 3,368  
Income from operations 213 300 430 571  
Life Sciences [Member]
         
Segment Reporting Information          
Total net revenue 405 395 806 790  
Income from operations 61 44 122 102  
Segment Assets          
Assets 1,402   1,402   1,477
Chemical Analysis [Member]
         
Segment Reporting Information          
Total net revenue 401 388 795 784  
Income from operations 89 73 170 161  
Segment Assets          
Assets 1,739   1,739   1,768
Diagnostics and Genomics [Member]
         
Segment Reporting Information          
Total net revenue 166 74 329 140  
Income from operations 28 15 49 23  
Segment Assets          
Assets 2,854   2,854   2,595
Electronic Measurement [Member]
         
Segment Reporting Information          
Total net revenue 760 876 1,482 1,654  
Income from operations 156 205 281 365  
Segment Assets          
Assets 2,019   2,019   2,157
Total of All Segments[Member]
         
Segment Reporting Information          
Total net revenue 1,732 1,733 3,412 3,368  
Income from operations 334 337 622 651  
Segment Assets          
Assets $ 8,014   $ 8,014   $ 7,997