| abstract |
Disclosed are instruments and methods for performing any of fluid sample extraction, transfer and analysis, or any combination thereof. The meter can have a meter housing and a cartridge. In one example, the meter can be provided with a tower that can engage one or more portions of the cartridge. The meter housing can be provided with an imaging system, which may or may not be provided in the tower. The cartridge can be provided with one or more extraction devices that can be configured to collect a fluid sample from the extraction site. The extraction device can be provided with a skin penetrating member, a hub and a quantifying member. |