Body fluid testing device for analyzing a body fluid comprises a test
media tape adapted to collect the body fluid. The test media tape
comprises a tape and test media portions. A free tape portion without
test medium is located between successive test media portions. The
testing device further comprises a supply portion. The supply portion
comprises a housing in which uncontaminated test media tape is contained.
The housing further has an opening for withdrawing test media tape from
the housing. The testing device further has a sealing means for closing
the opening against the surrounding. A free tape portion of the test
media tape is located between a wall of the housing and the sealing means
when the sealing means closes the opening. Further aspects concern a test
media cassette with sealing means and a method for providing test media
while holding them sealed against humidity during onboard storage.