Your healthcare provider will look at your past health and give you a physical exam. You may have some lab blood tests, including:

Liver function tests. These check for any redness and swelling (inflammation) or damage to the liver.

Complete blood count or CBC. Looks at the number and types of cells in your blood.
Coagulation studies. These tests look at how well the liver makes proteins that cause blood to clot.
Electrolyte panel. Checks to see if you have too many or too few minerals (electrolyte imbalance) in your blood.
Other tests to evaluate for liver disease, such as viral hepatitis labs, iron studies, and others.
Tests for other chemicals in your body.

Drug screening tests.

Your may also have the following tests:
Ultrasound. This is used to see your liver and check how blood is flowing through different blood vessels. High-frequency sound waves create images of your internal organs on a computer screen.
CT scan. This is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.
MRI. This uses electromagnetic energy to create a picture of the organs.
Liver biopsy. Small tissue samples are taken from your liver with a needle. These samples are checked under a microscope to find out the amount and type of liver damage you have.