Cover Page Document
Cover Page Document | Aug. 10, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 10, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | NanoString Technologies, Inc. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 001-35980 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-0094687 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 530 Fairview Avenue North | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Seattle | |
Entity Address, State or Province | WA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98109 | |
City Area Code | 206 | |
Local Phone Number | 378-6266 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | |
Trading Symbol | NSTG | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001401708 |