Abstract: An improved capillary blood sampling device comprising a longitudinal body having a finger position area at one end and a longitudinal access opening to receive a spring-operated lancet holder. The lancet holder is moved longitudinally by a rotatable operating member at the other end of the body. Rotation of the operating member first withdraws the lancet holder away from the finger position area so that a lancet may be loaded while simultaneously compressing the spring. Further rotation in the same direction releases the lancet holder plunging the lancet point into the finger. When the lancet plunges into the finger the spring is compressed causing almost instant retraction of the lancet point from the finger. The finger position area may comprise a disposable platform. The lancet holder may have a ball socket adapted to receive a ball-based lancet.