air may leak past the seal under ordinary operating conditions, the substantially airtight seal allowing the blood to be collected seamlessly. [0273] Referring to FIGS. 64 and 65, the lancet 600 is protected in the integrated housing 601 that provides a cradle 602 for positioning the user's finger or other body part, a sampling port 603 within the cradle 602, and a sample reservoir 603??? for coll