Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2016
Oct. 01, 2016
Jan. 31, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name ENZO BIOCHEM INC    
Document Type 10-K    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --07-31    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   46,267,619  
Entity Public Float     $ 202,791,000
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0000316253    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY