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Document And Entity Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name TEKMIRA PHARMACEUTICALS CORP
Document Type 6-K
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001447028
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY