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A sampling apparatus for sampling body fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted with in the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment-and with a sampling location positioned accur

A sampling apparatus for sampling body fluid includes a sampler having an external geometry selected to mate with an internal geometry of a testing apparatus such that the sampler may be inserted with in the testing apparatus in a predetermined alignment-and with a sampling location positioned accurately within a light path for detecting an amount of a desired constituent within fluid collected by the sampler.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sampler for collecting a body fluid from a patient for subsequent testing for constituents, said sampler comprising:an operator engagable handle and a sample end;a collection apparatus carried on said sampler and including:A. a needle for penetration of a skin layer of

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A sampler for collecting a body fluid from a patient for subsequent testing for constituents, said sampler comprising:an operator engagable handle and a sample end;a collection apparatus carried on said sampler and including:A. a needle for penetration of a skin layer of said patient and drawing said body fluid from said layer into said;B. a medium carried on said sampler and in fluid flow communication withsaid needle for said fluid to flow from said needle on to said medium;said sample end secured to said sampler housing and movable relative thereto between a sample position with said needle disposed exterior of said sampler housing and a storage position with said needle disposed in said interior of said sampler housing, wherein said sample end is pivotally secured to said sampler housing for pivoting movement of said sample end relative to said sampler housing between said sample position and said storage position.