diff --git a/scripts/lab_capability_scanner.py b/scripts/lab_capability_scanner.py
index 3213dd1d..d04532b7 100644
--- a/scripts/lab_capability_scanner.py
+++ b/scripts/lab_capability_scanner.py
@@ -498,6 +498,11 @@ def get_lab_type(lab_config: LabConfig) -> str:
     Returns: the lab type
 
     """
+
+    # if lab has subclouds, then it's a DC
+    if len(lab_config.get_subclouds()) > 0:
+        return 'DC'
+
     nodes = lab_config.get_nodes()
 
     controller_nodes = list(filter(lambda node: node.get_type() == 'controller', nodes))