A method and apparatus for obtaining a sample of blood. An embodiment consists of an apparatus which integrates lancing, sample collection, and analysis. The presence of patients finger on the active sampling area can be sensed by monitoring the pressure applied by the finger on the device....http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7749174?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7749174 - Method and apparatus for lancet launching device intergrated onto a blood-sampling cartridge
