Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
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Basis of Accounting [Text Block]	Note 1 – Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Enzo Biochem, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Enzo Life Sciences, Enzo Clinical Labs, Enzo Therapeutics and Enzo Realty LLC, collectively referred to as the “Company” or “Companies”. The consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2015, the consolidated statements of operations and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, and the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the six months ended January 31, 2015 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and operating results for the interim periods have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosure, normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, have been condensed or omitted. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2014 and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidated balance sheet at July 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. The results of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2015.

Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Enzo Biochem, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Enzo Life Sciences, Enzo Clinical Labs, Enzo Therapeutics and Enzo Realty LLC, collectively referred to as the “Company” or “Companies”. The consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2015, the consolidated statements of operations and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, and the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the six months ended January 31, 2015 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and operating results for the interim periods have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosure, normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, have been condensed or omitted. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2014 and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidated balance sheet at July 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. The results of operations for the three and six months ended January 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2015.