A blood sample collection device includes a two-piece housing that encompasses a port at which a fingertip blood sample is collected. After the sample is taken, the two-piece housing is moved to a closed position to protect and optionally process the sample. A sample event detection circuit triggers a recording of a time when the sample was taken. The sample event detection circuit may determine when the housing is closed, or may detect the presence of blood in or near the sample port. The electronics may optionally record environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity, etc. at the time the sample is taken. The recorded data may then be used to enhance the value or accuracy of lab test, or for other purposes, such as inventory management.
