EXHIBIT 99.1

                  ALPHA INNOTECH PRESENTS GROWTH PLANS FOR 2006

February 14, 2006 - Alpha Innotech Corp., San Leandro, California

Alpha Innotech Corp. (OTCBB:APNO) today outlined the company's growth strategies
and plans for 2006 and beyond.

Revenues for 2006 are  projected to grow by 15 - 20% to over $14.0  million from
the  approximately  $12.0  million Alpha  Innotech  expects to post for the year
ending December 31, 2005. In the fourth quarter of 2005,  sales amounted to $3.8
million.  These sales results are subject to  completion  of the routine  annual
audit.

"While  Alpha  Innotech  is  already  a  major  supplier  of  biological   assay
instrumentation  with over 7,000 systems sold worldwide,  we are looking forward
to  accelerating  our growth in 2006.  Our strategy to accomplish  this involves
building  our  presence in new  markets,  continuing  our record of  introducing
several new  innovative  products  annually  and adding to our  current  list of
global  technology and distribution  partners,"  stated Haseeb  Chaudhry,  Chief
Executive Officer of Alpha Innotech.

Major initiatives for 2006 include:

         o        Expanding sales in emerging Asian markets

         o        Increasing reagent sales as a component of revenues

         o        Implementing   flexible   and   low   cost   development   and
                  manufacturing  capabilities to make Alpha Innotech the partner
                  of choice in the global marketplace

         o        Developing  new  strategic  partnerships  that will expand our
                  offerings  of  cutting  edge  imaging  solutions  for the life
                  sciences market

More details  regarding Alpha Innotech's  strategy and plans can be found at the
company's website www.alphainnotech.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This news release  contains  forward-looking  information  within the meaning of
Section 27A of the  Securities  Act of 1933 and  Section  21E of the  Securities
Exchange  Act of 1934  and is  subject  to the  safe  harbor  created  by  those
sections.  These  forward-looking  statements  involve  a number  of  risks  and
uncertainties  that  include,  but are not  limited to, the  Company's  need for
additional financing, he timing of the introduction and success of new products,
and the Company's  growth  prospects,  that could cause actual results to differ
materially   from  those   anticipated  or  planned  by  these   forward-looking
statements.  Please also refer to the risk factors described in our filings with
the Securities and Exchange  Commission,  including our recent Form 8-K and Form
10-QSB  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission.  We  assume  no
obligation  to update the  forward-looking  information  contained  in this news
release.

CONTACT:

ALPHA INNOTECH CORP.
DARRYL RAY, PRESIDENT
TEL: 510-483-9620