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Related party transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 11 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 31, 2016
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp [Member]            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Research and development agreement description     Under the agreement, Merck provided access to its archive of over 200,000 bacterial pathogens. The Company is initially performing molecular analyses on up to 10,000 pathogens to identify markers of resistance to support rapid decision making using the Acuitas Lighthouse, and to speed development of its rapid diagnostic products. Merck gains access to the high-resolution genotype data for the isolates as well as access to the Acuitas Lighthouse informatics to support internal research and development programs.      
Maximum required amount to expend for procurement of materials           $ 175,000
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp [Member] | Research and Development Expense [Member]            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Procurement costs recognized $ 0   $ 113,907   $ 146,177  
Fluidigm Corporation Supply Agreement [Member]            
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]            
Contractual agreement period     5 years      
Additional contractual agreement period     5 years      
Contractual agreement maturity date     Mar. 17, 2018      
Contractual agreement description     The initial term of the Fluidigm Agreement is five years. Both parties have the ability to extend the term for an additional five years. Under the expanded Supply Agreement, the term was extended until March 17, 2018, and the Company has the right to extend the term of the Supply Agreement for up to two additional three-year terms.      
Related party transaction, expenses from transactions with related party 30,200 $ 0 $ 74,921 $ 160,089    
Related party transaction, purchases from related party 19,760 23,624 110,239 91,399    
Payments to acquire equipment on lease $ 15,683 $ 45,106 $ 76,199 $ 135,319