. 1; FIG. 3 is top plan view of the lancing device of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the lancing device of FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a lancet for use with the lancing device of FIG. 1, including a removable tab and a sleeve in an extended position to protectively surround the lancet's needle; FIGS. 7 a through 7 d are a series of diagrams showing the general operation of the