Note especially that expenses appear in two contexts: 1  Firstly, expense as a concept in financial accounting. In this context, expenses are especially prominent on the Income statement. 2  Secondly, expense as a concept in budgeting. Budgets exist primarily to plan, manage and control expense spending.
It is the CMP, a metabolic panel that you have to fast for. The complete blood count (CBC), sed rate (ESR), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), rheumatoid factor (RF) and uric acid dont really need to be fasting but a metabolic panel does. Votes: +1.
It will save you from unnecessary discomfort and it will save you money. To Fast or Not to Fast? Many tests do not require fasting, but lipid panels (also known as cholesterol tests), glucose testing, and stool tests are a few that do. If your provider orders blood work during a visit, be sure to ask your provider if you need to fast beforehand. Fasting Requirements Fasting means that, with the exception of water, you refrain from eating or drinking for a minimum of 8 hours (10 to 12 hours is preferable) prior to the draw.