Definition: In this task you will be given a passage and a yes/no question based on the passage. You should answer the question using the information from the passage.
Input: passage: Typically, the patient fasts for ten or twelve hours before the blood is drawn for the test--this is particularly important for getting a useful blood glucose measurement. CMPs are also frequently performed on nonfasting patients, but the glucose level in those cases is not as useful. The following tests are then performed:
 question: do i need to fast for comprehensive metabolic panel blood test?

Yes