SEGMENT INFORMATION Profitability and Segment Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2012
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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 |