The Tuberculin syringes are a popular category of needle syringes comprising a barrel with a printed scale, into which a needle of respective size is fixed or glued on. The normal size of such syringe is 1cc syringe which is fitted with a white/ blue/orange plunger with standard graduations. The piston together with sealing ensures the function.

Such syringes are made of health-safe materials, usually fabricated with chemical resistant borosilicate glass, having easy-to-read accurate calibration lines. They have clear, bold scale markings which helps in ensuring accurate dosage control.