Test Name: MDR1*

Description: Sensitivity to certain drugs, including ivermectin, which can cause severe reactions or death in some collies.

***Only use this test for Collies who are pets and rescues. Breeding animals should use Optimal Selection™ panel only***

Testing organization: Washington State University/Vetmed

Regular Price: $60 when ordered online. Valid 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021

No additional subsidies will be offered in 2021 until further notice.

If you are a breeder please use the Optimal Selection™ Test which will give you many more genetic health results than just MDR1 test.  Wisdom Health, Optimal Selection, has acquired a license from WSU to run MDR1 on their panel.

Method and Test Ordering Instructions: Blood sample or Cheek swab. (Swabs provided by WSU)

To request your tests use this link: Request Your Test Codes – Collie Health Foundation
For additional help please email:  assistanttreas@colliehealth.org

For information about MDR1 testing: VetMed Ivermectin

NOTE: CHF NEGOTIATED A 15% DISCOUNT FOR CHF MEMBERS THROUGH WISDOM HEALTH. THIS DISCOUNT IS FOR PUREBRED ROUGH AND SMOOTH COLLIES ONLY AND FOR COLLIES OWNED BY CHF MEMBERS.