The usual liver function tests typically include the following:
Liver function tests are also used for monitoring in cases of known liver inflammation, injury or disease. This means that the cause of liver strain or damage can be diagnosed and, often, reversed. They are a sensitive way of looking for liver strain or liver damage, as they often show this well before you get any symptoms or problems with your liver. Liver function tests are aimed at giving a picture of the 'state' of your liver.