A method for lancing a dermal tissue target site includes contacting a distal compression surface of a ring-shaped cap body of a dermal tissue lancing device cap with the dermal tissue target site. Subsequently, the dermal tissue lancing device cap is urged towards the dermal tissue target site such that a force is exerted on the distal compression surface that results in the ring-shaped cap body revolving while remaining securely engaged within a retainer of the dermal tissue lancing device cap. The dermal tissue target site is thereafter lanced with the dermal tissue lancing device.