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, 2014
Oct. 01, 2014
Jan. 31, 2014
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   44,504,000  
Entity Public Float     $ 107,702,000
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, 2014    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY