An improved lancet having a body integrally molded about an elongated shaft of a lancet needle and an easy twist off cap is disclosed. The lancet body further includes a cap integrally molded about the pointed end of the lancet needle and joined to the lancet body by a frangible junction connecting the distal end of the lancet body and the cap. The cap includes radially projecting, diametrically opposed tabs which provide structural members that may be grasped by the user to facilitate twisting and removal of the cap.