| abstract |
Methods and apparatus are provided for an analyte detecting device. In one embodiment, the device comprises a cartridge having a plurality of cavities; and a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in the cavities of the single cartridge wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on the cartridge to penetrate tissue. The device may also include a sterility barrier coupled to the cartridge, the sterility barrier covering a plurality of the lateral openings, wherein the sterility barrier covering the lateral openings is configured to be moved so that a penetrating member exits the lateral opening without contacting the barrier; a plurality of analyte detecting members coupled to an underside of the cartridge; and a plurality of sample capture devices, the sample capture devices each having a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the vertical portion having a opening therethrough to allow a penetrating member to pass through. |