Abstract: A composite collection device suitable for the collection of fluid samples is disclosed. The device is suitable for the collection of a multitude of fluid samples, including biological fluids like blood, urine, saliva, plasma specimens for subsequent determination of analytes contained therein. An accurate volume fluid collection card system with a single or multiplicity of cells comprises three strata, a middle absorbent stratum, layered between an impermeable cover stratum containing at least one aperture and a transparent stratum containing indicia. The aperture in the impermeable cover stratum directs the fluid onto the middle absorbent. The middle absorbent stratum contains no alterations. The transparent stratum contains indicia that indicate the extent of the absorption of the fluid.