Enzo Biochem, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Other liabilities (Details) - Schedule of other current liabilities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Other liabilities (Details) - Schedule of other current liabilities [Line Items]
Other liabilities	$ 1,872us-gaap_OtherLiabilities	$ 2,313us-gaap_OtherLiabilities
Accrued Legal Settlement [Member]
Other liabilities (Details) - Schedule of other current liabilities [Line Items]
Other liabilities	1,200	1,600
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Other liabilities (Details) - Schedule of other current liabilities [Line Items]
Other liabilities	287	344
Installment Loans [Member]
Other liabilities (Details) - Schedule of other current liabilities [Line Items]
Other liabilities	$ 385	$ 369