Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with sterility barrier release

A method comprising:

• loading a disposable having a plurality of penetrating members into a housing of a lancing apparatus;
• releasing said penetrating member from the disposable;
• transporting said penetrating member within the housing towards a launch position;
• loading said lancet to be operatively coupled to a penetrating member driver in the apparatus.

A lancing system, comprising:

• a disposable having a plurality of cavities;
• and
• a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
• and
• a penetrating member gripper that couples a penetrating member driver to each of a penetrating member during a launch of a penetrating member,

A method comprising:

• loading a disposable having a plurality of penetrating members into a housing of a lancing apparatus;
• releasing said penetrating member from the disposable;
• transporting said penetrating member within the housing towards a launch position;
• loading said lancet to be operatively coupled to a penetrating member driver in the apparatus;
• and
• using a penetrating member gripper to couple a penetrating member driver to each of a penetrating member during a launch of a penetrating member.