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 primarily check for decreased or elevated liver enzymes. Some tests may include: Albumin (Alb) - Albumin is a protein made by the liver. It may be decreased in certain instances of chronic liver disease (cirrhosis, etc.), nephrotic syndrome, and poor nutrition.