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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
May 15, 2020
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Akers Biosciences, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001321834  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2020  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business Flag true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   4,755,407
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020