| abstract |
An assembly (1) to be detachably mounted on a body fluid-monitoring system (9) is provided. The assembly has a lancet (4) and a means for collecting (33, 34) and detecting (32) a body fluid. The lancet has a puncture needle (41) which is maintained in sterilized conditions until its use. The assembly comprises a first housing (2) having a sleeve (21) which movably accommodates the lancet (4) in its interior, and a second housing (2) having the body fluid detection means (32). The first housing (2) and the second housing (3) share an opening (22). The lancet (4) is sterilized before the assembly. The body fluid-collecting and detecting section has a body fluid guide (34a, 34b) on the periphery of the inlet. |