amongnews.com/alcoholism.htm">tests can be used to show many things such as how the blood is circulating in the liver, tumors, size of the liver, and any ducts which may be blocked.
A liver biopsy may also be done which can confirm cirrhosis by examining the liver tissue. If cirrhosis is found blood testing may also be done to determine the exact cause including a "BAL" or "Blood Alcohol Level" test which is commonly done when a patient is suspected of having the disease of alcoholism.
