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.
Liver function tests. Liver function tests may be arranged to help diagnose or monitor liver problems. These blood tests may also be called LFTs, liver panel or hepatic function tests. The liver's job is to filter blood as it travels around the body, but it can become damaged or affected by disease.