Allergy Testing
As part of our on-going commitment to total patient care, we are pleased to announce the addition of our on-site allergy testing. This simple blood test uses the technologically advanced Immulite 2000 by Siemens, an accurate, fast-response allergy test for two distinct types of allergens: one for common southwest inhalants (airborne particles such as those from trees, grasses, weeds, pet dander and indoor pollutants), and the other test for food and mold allergies. For infomation about our testing and our program vist out Allergy page.

Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
The ABI is a simple, reliable test for diagnosing peripheral arterial disease. Blood pressure measurements are taken at the arms and ankles using a specialized computer and an ultrasound device called a Doppler that produces sound waves.

Bio-Z
The Bio-Z is a non-invasive test based on thoracic impedance. The digital readouts produced by this monitor allow providers to determine whether or not a patient’s blood flow is normal and whether blood vessels coming out of the heart are restricted or normal, how forceful the heart is contracting, and the level of circulating fluid. All of these factors influence blood pressure and this data is used by providers to adjust the patient’s medication accordingly.

Carotid IMT Ultrasound
The carotid ultrasound is performed to screen patients for blockage or narrowing of their carotid arteries, which if present may increase their risk of having a stroke at some future date. Treated early and aggressive with lifestyle changes and medication, reversal of the disease may be possible. Please visit our Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Section.

Complete Laboratory
We are also pleased to offer our patients the convenience of a complete on-site laboratory. Warner Family Practice has invested in equipment to handle the majority of your labs on site. Orders from Warner Family Practice Providers or any Specialist can be implemented on-site. Specialists orders can be filled in a timely manner and the results sent directly to them; just bring the order from them with you to our facility. Feel free to call 480.831.8457 for more information.

Digital X-ray
In addition, Warner Family Practice now has digital x-ray onsite. This allows your providers to have results sooner than going to an outside facility. In addition, we can take outside orders from any specialist and send the results directly to them.

DXA Scan
Osteoporosis can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender or race. That is why Warner Family Practice has invested in a state-of-the-art Dxa scan (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry). The Dxa scan is a quick, non invasive procedure that assesses bone mineral density, which can determine the rate of bone loss and detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs. For more information, please talk to your provider.

Hearing Testing
Warner Family Practice now has available to you a state-of-the-art, self-administered hearing test. This easy-to-use test can detect a potential hearing challenge before it becomes debilitating. If you suspect you might suffer from minor hearing loss ask your doctor about our new hearing test service.

Sleep Study
A sleep study will help detect sleep Apnea is a serious and life threatening condition, occurring when the airway temporarily collapses during sleep, causing breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. Most patients who suffer from OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) will experience low levels of oxygen in the blood, high blood pressure and a quality of life decrease due to headaches and drowsiness. Some signs of OSA include loud snoring, dry mouth, morning headaches, and shortness of breath.

Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound
Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound: The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to smaller arteries throughout the body. An abdominal aneurysm occurs in the abdominal aorta, the part of the aorta between the bottom of the chest and the pelvis. Most aortic aneurysms are related to atherosclerosis a condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up along the inside walls of blood vessels.

Echocardiogram
A noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart.

Abdominal Ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. The blood vessels that lead to some of these organs can also be looked at with ultrasound.

Tyroid Ultrasound
An ultrasound of the thyroid produces a picture of the thyroid gland The thyroid gland is located in front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple and is shaped like a butterfly, with two lobes on either side of the neck connected by a narrow band of tissue. It is one of nine endocrine glands located throughout the body that make and send hormones into the bloodstream.

Lower Extremity Arterial Ultrasound
The Arterial Doppler study is able to demonstrate blocked or reduced blood flow through the major arteries of the legs.

Venous Ultrasound:
This type of ultrasound shows if there is a blockage in a leg vein. Such blockages are usually caused by blood clots, which can be dangerous and even life threatening if they break loose and travel through the blood to the lungs. If you have pain or swelling in one leg, your doctor may order an ultrasound to determine whether your symptoms are caused by a blockage.

Pelvic Ultrasound: A pelvic ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the organs and structures in the lower belly (pelvis).A pelvic ultrasound looks at the bladder, ovaries, uterus, cervix and fallopian tubes of a woman.

Soft TissueUltrasound: The structures that are imaged in soft-tissue ultrasound are primarily the skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and muscle.

Nerve Conduction
Nerve Conduction Velocity Studies (NCV) can provide invaluable information to assist in the diagnosis of problems related to the nervous and muscular systems. They measure the speed and intensity of electrical signals that travel through the nerves and calculate the time and velocity in which muscles respond to these impulses.

Vitamin D:
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that can build up in the bloodstream so it is important to take the correct levels of Vitamin D as recommended by your provider. Vitamin D is referred to as the “Sunshine Vitamin” because it is generally felt to be converted by the skin into Vitamin D in the human body. However, recently widespread information about a variety of different diseases exists including bone health, cancer and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and chronic fatigue. Some depression has also been linked to low levels of Vitamin D.