| abstract |
A fluid collection apparatus to test a concentration of an analyte in a fluid and a method of testing a concentration of glucose in a user's blood is disclosed, wherein the apparatus comprises: a lid; a base having a plane; a spacer disposed between the lid and base, wherein the spacer includes a capillary channel having an opening for receiving the fluid; and a lance disposed between the lid and the base, the lance is movable relative to the base and parallel to the plane of the base, the lance has a piercing end that is movable to a position adjacent the opening of the capillary channel, the lance extends beyond the lid and the base for puncturing. A colorimetric test device, an electrochemical test device or a test device adapted to measure the absorption of infrared light by the fluid may be used in combination with this fluid collection apparatus. |