Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$ 38,213	$ 44,282
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $206 and $233	26,799	26,183
Inventories	38,133	34,835
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,454	4,643
Deferred income taxes	4,352	4,145
Total current assets	113,951	114,088
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at Cost
Land	1,186	1,183
Buildings and improvements	26,900	26,848
Machinery, equipment and furniture	39,315	38,502
Construction in progress	2,190	554
Subtotal	69,591	67,087
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	42,702	40,996
Net property, plant and equipment	26,889	26,091
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	23,507	23,115
Other intangible assets, net	8,841	8,057
Restricted cash	1,000	1,000
Deferred illumigene instrument costs, net	2,719	3,270
Deferred income taxes	930	823
Other assets	318	304
Total other assets	37,315	36,569
TOTAL ASSETS	178,155	176,748
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	7,829	5,592
Accrued employee compensation costs	3,586	9,670
Other accrued expenses	5,570	5,462
Income taxes payable	838	979
Total current liabilities	17,823	21,703
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
Common shares, no par value, 71,000,000 shares authorized, 41,555,653 and 41,517,839 shares issued, respectively
Additional paid-in capital	110,082	107,412
Retained earnings	48,445	46,888
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,805	745
Total shareholders' equity	160,332	155,045
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 178,155	$ 176,748