The SampleScan 96 has been upgraded. The instrument provides full-rack scanning in less than 20 seconds and now has a single tube read feature. The new SampleScan 96 is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7 and does not require a USB dongle. It decodes all SBS formats: 24-, 48-, 96-, and 384- well, has options available for non-SBS rack formats, and is LIMS software integration friendly. It also has an auto rescan feature, which is user-defined. 2-D barcode data can be edited manually, and data output files are user-defined and customizable in .csv format with an optional log file generated.