Devices and methods for determining the concentration of an analyte in a
physiological sample are provided. The subject devices are meters
characterized by having an internal structure that includes a test strip
selecting element having a continuously reduced cross-sectional area
configured to select a single test strip at a time and means for
determining the concentration of an analyte in a physiological sample
applied to the selected test strip. In the subject methods for containing
at least one test strip and dispensing a single test strip at a time, a
meter having at least one test strip contained therein is provided. The
meter is positioned with respect to the ground to cause the single test
strip to move from a contained position to a dispensed position. The
subject invention also includes kits for use in practicing the subject
methods.
