| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 140 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Detail) (http://www.seattlegenetics.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesScheduleOfIntangibleAssets) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001060736 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Intangible assets | ||
Less: accumulated amortization | ( | ( |
Total | ||