Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - Assets disposed of by sales - Cryobiological products business $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2020 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Proceeds from divestiture of business	$ 317.5
Net assets	320.0
Estimated closing date adjustments	$ 2.5

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Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Net Assets

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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period.

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