SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
FDIC Insured limits	$ 250
Allowance for doubtful accounts	123	108
Depreciation expense	2,217	2,085
Discount rate	14.00%
Difference between the fair value and carrying value of goodwill	3,700
Goodwill	1,383	1,383
Intangible assets, net		54
Amortization expense for intangible assets	54	30
Advertising expense	203	229
Stock based compensation expense	83	153
Research and development	$ 542	$ 534
Bioanalytical Services [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Revenue growth rate	5.00%
Preclinical Services [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Revenue growth rate	0.00%
Vetronics Units [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Revenue growth rate	0.00%
Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	34 years
Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	40 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	5 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	10 years
Office Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	10 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	7 years