The HRLMP Clinical Chemistry and Immunology (CCI) labs are located at the Hamilton General Hospital and McMaster University Medical Centre. CCI provides critical lab results that serve as the basis of diagnosis and treatment. A hub of innovation and research, CCI has helped introduce new tests into the community, bolstered the services at local clinics, and helped support other communities across Ontario and the country.
IgG Subclass Testing Now Available in Hamilton
IgG Subclass Testing is a laboratory test used to measure and evaluate the levels of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) in the body. IgG is the most abundant antibody in the human body, making up 75% of serum antibodies, and is responsible for controlling the infection of body tissues. Through this testing, it is possible to identify and diagnose certain conditions, such as autoimmune hepatitis, as well as indicate serologic immunity to certain viruses, such as measles, mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella.
Spotlight
Dr. Pete Kavsak
Dr. Kavsak is a clinical biochemist within the HRLMP, based primarily at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre with special clinical and academic focus and interests in cardiac and cancer-related laboratory tests. He has over 240 publications related to clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.
Additionally, he is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry, the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Academy, and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.
MAILING ADDRESS
Hamilton General Hospital
Clinical Chemistry and Immunology
237 Barton Street E
Hamilton, Ontario L8L 2X2
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
LEADERSHIP
John Beattie
Manager, CCI and RCD
beattiej@hhsc.ca
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Dr. Joe Macri
Discipline Director
STAFF
Antonella Cinquina
Program Secretary
cinquina@hhsc.ca
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