A sampling device for sampling body fluid includes a lancet for making an
incision, a capillary tube for drawing-up body fluid from the incision,
and a test strip affixed to an upper end of the capillary tube for
receiving the fluid. An absorbent pad can be disposed between the test
strip and capillary tube for spreading-out the fluid being transferred to
the test strip. An on-site analyzer such as an optical analyzer and/or an
electrochemical analyzer can be mounted in the device for analyzing the
fluid. Alternatively, a test strip can be slid through a slot formed in
the bottom end of the device so that by passing the device against the
skin after an incision has been formed, the test strip will directly
contact body fluid emanating from the incision.