An integrated lancing test strip device includes a lancet configured to forman incision in tissue and a test strip coupled to the lancet for analyzingbody fluid. A retention mechanism acts as a detent to hold the lancet in astatic position relative to the test strip before forming the incision. Theretention mechanism is configured to release the lancet for retracting thelancet relative to the test strip to reduce smearing of body fluid by thelancet during collection of the fluid with the test strip. In one form, theretention mechanism includes breakable tabs that are broken to release thelancet, and the lancet is retracted via translational movement. The retentionmechanism in another form includes one or more dimples that release the lancetwhen the lancet is retracted via rotational motion. In a further form, theentire integrated device is rotated to collect fluid.
