摘要 |
The present invention relates to a device for use in a method of lancing skin through an outer surface of said skin to obtain a sample of blood, the device comprising a lancing instrument having a sharpened end and a channel extending from adjacent said sharpened end to a sensor attached to a proximal end of said lancing instrument. The sharpened tip of the lancing element may be forced into said skin to a first predetermined depth below said outer surface, wherein said sharpened tip creates an incision in said skin surface; then completely withdrawn from the incision. Blood may be drawn through said channel to the sensor. |