Cancellation of Debt (COD) Income. Taxpayers in the United States may have tax consequences when debt is cancelled. This is commonly known as COD (Cancellation of Debt) Income. According to the Internal Revenue Code, the discharge of indebtedness must be included in a taxpayer's gross income.
1 A group of blood tests called liver function tests can be used to diagnose liver disease. Other blood tests can be done to look for specific liver problems or genetic conditions.  Imaging tests. CT scan, MRI and ultrasound can show liver damage.
Additional tests that may be used to evaluate liver function include 2 1  : Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT): This test measures the amount of the enzyme GGT in the blood. 2  Higher than normal levels may indicate liver or bile duct injury.iver function tests (also known as LFTs or LFs) include liver enzyme readings. A single blood sample may include liver function testing for the following 1 1  : Alanine transaminase (ALT): An enzyme that helps metabolize protein.