A tuberculin syringe can hold up to how many milliliters of medication?

A tuberculin syringe is specifically designed for precise measurement of small volumes of liquid, particularly for administering medications like tuberculin, which is used for skin testing for tuberculosis. The capacity of a standard tuberculin syringe is 1 mL. This design allows for accurate dosing in small amounts, which is critical in clinical settings, especially in veterinary medicine, when dealing with smaller animals or specific dosages based on weight.

In contrast, syringes that hold larger volumes, such as 2 mL, 3 mL, or 5 mL capacities, are typically used for different types of injections or for administering larger volumes of medication and are not suitable for the precise applications intended with a tuberculin syringe. Understanding the appropriate syringe sizes is fundamental in veterinary pharmacology for ensuring safe and effective medication administration.