A medical assistant tells a patient that fasting prior to having blood drawn means 

A. refraining from eating and drinking anything, beginning the night before the test.
B. eating a diet low in carbohydrates and fats for 12 hours before having blood drawn.
C. avoiding food except liquids for 2 hours before the procedure.
D. eating and drinking as usual but not taking medications prior to the test.

A. refraining from eating and drinking anything, beginning the night before the test.

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