Shared Hospital Laboratory (SHL) is an innovative collaboration between Scarborough Health Network, North York General Hospital, Michael Garron Hospital, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre created to provide a state-of-the-art lab space to serve thousands of Ontarians with their testing and diagnostics needs. SHL is the largest hospital-based microbiology lab in Ontario and performs bacteriology, molecular microbiology, mycology, and whole genome sequencing testing.
SHL engages its member hospitals in clinical advisory, operations, and planning. Additionally, SHL liaises with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Infectious Diseases (ID) and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP) departments for activities such as antibiograms, committee representation and utilization, all of which contribute to our ability to provide high-quality microbiology lab services
The team
The dedicated SHL team comprises of medical laboratory technologists, medical laboratory assistants, administrative staff, research coordinators, and medical and clinical microbiologists. Their collective efforts drive ongoing quality improvement initiatives, and ensure optimal service delivery and advisory support.
Operating 24/7, SHL offers full lab automation with artificial intelligence, catering to routine hospital bacteriology and respiratory molecular testing to better serve clients.
Certifications and licenses
SHL’s key certifications include a Ministry of Health Laboratory License, accreditation with Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (ACD) , and compliance with ISO 15189 Plus standards.
Contact us
For microbiology results, COVID results, and microbiology consultations, call 416-635-2450.
SHL contacts
Dr. Kevin Katz, Medical Director: kkatz@nygh.on.ca
Dr. Christie Vermeiren, Deputy Medical Director: cvermeiren@shn.ca
Marilyn Spagnoli, Executive Director: mspagnoli@shn.ca
Tanvir Pathan, Manager of Operations: tpathan@shn.ca
