Question: what is the difference between a standard syringe tuberculin syringe and insulin syringe?
Answer: Insulin Syringes can not be used in place of a Tuberculin Syringe because the units of measure are different and the needle of a TB Syringe is shorter than that of an Insulin Syringe. ... Insulin is administered "subcutaneously" (under the skin) so the correct size needle is imperative.