The BIOMIC V³ System utilizes touch-screen technology to instantly read and interpret standard disk diffusion testing within 2005 CLSI guidelines. The system also reads many brands of ID Kits and CHROMagar plates by color digital image analysis. Touch-screen technology combined with bar-coding and LIS interfacing reads up to six plates per minute for fast and accurate antibiotic susceptibility testing. These high-speed features increase lab productivity by reducing labor time and material costs. The system takes advantage of the flexibility and low cost of CLSI standard methods and non-proprietary consumables.