| abstract |
A device for sampling a body fluid, the device comprises a main body (105), a lancet (120) disposed within the main body, a carrier (110) disposed within the main body fixedly attached to the lancet, a deflection means (150) in communication with the lancet and the carrier, an annular space (130) disposed within the main body adjacent to the lancet and a means for measuring a body fluid. Where the means for measuring body fluid may include micro-porous test strips, an electronic test device, an optical test / reflectance measurement device or a visual inspection. |