| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 153 - Disclosure - Credit Facility (Details) (http://biolifesolutions.com/role/CreditFacilityDetails) |
| Table | Line of Credit Facility [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000834365 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Credit Facility [Axis] | Credit Facility [Domain] |
| Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 | |
2021 | |
Thereafter | |
Total |