Method and device for withdrawing an analytical consumable means from a storage vessel

A method and apparatus for withdrawing an analytical consumable means, in particular a test element, out of a storage container having chambers that are closed by foil, and from which the consumable by a plunger (7) is pushed out can thereby be optimized such that the size of the feed force which (7) is applied in its feed movement of the ram, is controlled in dependence on the position of the plunger (7).