Clinical Labs Asset Sale Agreement with Labcorp (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	2 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Apr. 16, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Clinical Labs Asset Sale Agreement With Labcorp [Abstract]
Cash	$ 146
Termination fee		$ 5
Reimbursement of buyer’s expenses		$ 5

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Gain (loss) related to the termination of a contract between the parties. The termination may be due to many causes including early termination of a lease by a lessee, a breach of contract by one party, or a failure to perform.

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A payment from an investee, in which the investment basis has previously been reduced to zero. This amount reduces net cash used in operating activities.

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Amount of increase from purchase of security purchased under agreement to resell.

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