Tests

You may need liver tests if you have risks or symptoms. This page links to clear information on blood tests, scans, and other checks.

You might have tests on your liver because:

• you have symptoms of liver disease 
• you have risk factors for liver disease
• you have a liver condition and need to be monitored
• to rule out a liver condition

If you think you are at risk of a liver condition, do not wait for symptoms. Contact or register with a GP and ask about tests.

The first test you have will often be a liver blood test.  This is one of the most common tests requested by GPs.

What happens next will depend on:

• The results of a liver blood test
• What type of liver condition you might have
• What the local procedure is and what tests are available
• Any other medical conditions you might have

Use the links on this page to find out more about the different types of test used to diagnose and monitor liver conditions.

You can find out more about tests for specific condition using our conditions A to Z .