| Document and Entity Information Document | Nov. 07, 2024 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 07, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-41409 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-4496285 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9975 Summers Ridge Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92121 |
| City Area Code | 858 |
| Local Phone Number | 552-1100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | QDEL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001906324 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | QUIDELORTHO CORP |
