Abstract: An image capture device for capturing an image of a test tube rack comprising a plurality of test tubes each having an individual barcode thereon, the image capture device comprising: an enclosure comprising a transparent window which, in use, is adjacent the test tube rack to be imaged; at least one camera mounted within the enclosure to capture an image through the window; a plurality of light sources mounted within the enclosure to illuminate the window and at least one light blocking element arranged to at least partially block light radiating from at least one of the plurality of light sources, wherein the plurality of light sources and the at least one light blocking element are arranged within the enclosure to provide generally uniform illumination across the whole window and to reduce unwanted reflections.