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Milliequivalents (mEq)

Some medical tests report results in milliequivalents (mEq). An equivalent is the amount of a substance that will react with a certain number of hydrogen ions. A milliequivalent is one-thousandth of an equivalent.

Current as of: October 24, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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