Patent ID: 8157750
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: providing a lancet integrated test strip that includes a lancet attached to a test strip, wherein a cutting end of the lancet extends proximal a sampling end of the test strip that includes a sample chamber opening; forming an incision in tissue with the lancet integrated test strip; wherein said forming the incision includes bending the test strip by pressing the sampling end of the test strip against the tissue to extend the cutting end of the lancet past the sampling end of the test strip and into the tissue; wherein the test strip includes a connector end located opposite the sample chamber opening, the lancet is attached to the test strip at the connector end; wherein before said bending the test strip contacts the entire length of the lancet; wherein during said bending a portion of the test strip between the sampling end and the connector end arches out of contact with the lancet; and sampling fluid from the incision by drawing fluid into the sample chamber opening of the test strip.