Check the syringe size in mL or cc
Find the numbered markings on the barrel
Identify the major lines for whole units
Identify the smaller lines between the major marks
Read the measurement at the top edge of the plunger stopper
Count each line according to the syringe’s scale
Use the correct scale for the syringe type
Read from eye level to avoid parallax error
Confirm whether the syringe is marked in mL, units, or both
Use the smallest marked increment for the most accurate reading