Needle colors, gauges, lengths, and uses.
What color is 15G
Amber
What color is 22G
Blue
A 2" needle is used for...
Deep Intramuscular
What color is 16G
Gray
What color is 18G
Green
21-23G needles are for...
IM injections
18 and 19G needles are for...
IV prep.
A 3/8" needle is used for...
Intradermal
A 1 1/2" needle is used for...
Intramuscular
A 1" needle is used for...
Intramuscular and Intravenous
What color is 14G
Olive
What color is 23G
Orange
What color is 20G
Pink
What color is 21G
Purple
What color is 25G
Red
A 25G needle is used for...
Subcut. Injections
A 27G needle is used for...
Subcut. and ID injections
A 5/16" needle is used for...
Subcutaneous
A 5/8" needle is used for...
Subcutaneous
A 1/2" needle is used for...
Subcutaneous and Intradermal
What color is 27G
White