SYRINGE DRAW GUIDE

SLU-PP-332 Draw on Insulin Syringe

Quick answer: For the standard 5 mg + 3 mL reconstitution (1.67 mg/mL), a 1.25 mg SLU-PP-332 dose requires 0.75 mL, which is 75 IU on a 100-unit U-100 insulin syringe.

1.25 mg draw on 30u, 50u, and 100u U-100 syringes

30-unit (0.3 mL) U-100 overflow
05101520253075 IU
Draw to 75 IU (exceeds barrel)
50-unit (0.5 mL) U-100 overflow
0102030405075 IU
Draw to 75 IU (exceeds barrel)
100-unit (1 mL) U-100
010203040506070809010075 IU
Draw to 75 IU

Dose ladder - does it fit?

How draw volume changes with dose strength, plus which insulin syringe sizes will accommodate it without overflow.

DoseVolumeIU (100u)30u50u100u
0.63 mg 0.38 mL 37.8 IU -
1.25 mg Std 0.75 mL 75 IU - -
1.88 mg 1.13 mL 112.8 IU - - -
2.5 mg 1.5 mL 150 IU - - -
3.75 mg 2.25 mL 225 IU - - -

How to read the draw

  1. Read the large numbered marks (10, 20, 30 ...) on the syringe barrel to find your IU target.
  2. Pull the plunger until the rubber stopper aligns with that mark, not the bevel.
  3. Flick the syringe to dislodge air bubbles, then push the plunger to expel any remaining air, ending at the target IU mark.
  4. Confirm the volume reads correctly under good light before injection.
Open SLU-PP-332 Calculator → Insulin syringe reference guide

Frequently asked

How many insulin syringe units is 1.25 mg of SLU-PP-332?
For the standard ASCEND reconstitution (5 mg vial + 3 mL BAC water = 1.67 mg/mL), a 1.25 mg dose of SLU-PP-332 requires 0.75 mL, which is 75 IU on a 100-unit U-100 insulin syringe.
Which insulin syringe size is best for SLU-PP-332?
A 100-unit (1 mL) U-100 insulin syringe is required for a 75 IU SLU-PP-332 draw; smaller syringes will overflow.
What is the difference between U-100 and U-40 syringes for peptide use?
U-100 syringes are calibrated so that 100 units = 1 mL. Peptide reconstitution math universally assumes U-100. Never use U-40 syringes for research peptides; the scale will be wrong by a factor of 2.5x and could result in a serious dosing error.
Can I split a single SLU-PP-332 dose across multiple injection sites?
Some researchers split larger draw volumes across two injection sites to reduce local tissue reaction. Splitting does not change the total dose delivered or the math; it only changes site distribution. Rotate sites with each subsequent dose.
Why does the draw value matter for SLU-PP-332?
SLU-PP-332 dosing is sensitive to precise draw volume. A 1-unit error on a 100-unit insulin syringe corresponds to 1.67 mg/mL times 0.01 mL of peptide; a small error in absolute volume can be a large percent error at microgram-scale doses. Use the ASCEND calculator for exact values.

Related

For research use only. Not medical advice. Always use U-100 (not U-40) insulin syringes for peptide reconstitution. ASCEND, ascendpeptide.org