Our Microbiology lab is one of the largest of it's kind in Ontario, providing 24/7 service to patients in the broader Hamilton area and across Ontario.
Our expert team of MD and PhD Microbiologists, technical specialists, MLTs, and MLAs work together to develop innovative Microbiology diagnostics to enhance patient care. Our laboratory offers a wide range of services from Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, and Molecular Diagnostics, to meet the needs of our patients. With our cutting-edge technology and advanced research, we strive to provide our clients with the best possible care.
Specialized Testing
Please see the links listed below for more information about each testing type.
Bacteriology Tests
Helicobacter pylori detection & antimicrobial resistance markers
GeneXpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Mycology Tests
Fungal culture systemic specimens
Candida susceptibility testing
Candida auris surveillance
Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii antigen
Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJP) PCR
Virology Tests
Viral respiratory multiplex PCR
Viral CSF multiplex PCR for HSV/VZV/enterovirus/Parechovirus
JC virus PCR CSF
Lesion HSV1/2 PCR VSV
Qualitative and Quantitative CMV PCR
Quantitative EBV PCR
MAILING ADDRESS
Hamilton General Hospital
Microbiology Lab
237 Barton Street E
Hamilton, Ontario L8L 2X2
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
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LEADERSHIP
Deb Johnson
Manager, Microbiology and Virology
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Dr. Debbie Yamamura
Discipline Director and Head of Service
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LAB INFORMATION
Hamilton Health Sciences
HGH Microbiology
905-527-4322 x 46147
Open 24 Hours
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St. Joseph’s Healthcare
SJH Virology
905-522-1155 x 33078
Daily, 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM ​​
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LEADERSHIP
Dr. Deborah Yamamura, MD, FRCPC
Discipline Director, Microbiology
Stacey Kawamura
Manager
Medical Microbiology & Virology
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SPECIMEN SHIPPING ADDRESS
The Laboratory Reference Centre
Hamilton General Hospital
Core Lab Level 1 A1-273 237
Barton Street Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2
Monday -Friday 8:00am -4:00pm EST
Not open Holidays
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