Health Test: 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 for 2022
No additional subsidies will be offered in 2022.
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: Order directly from Washington State University at the following link:
https://secure.vetmed.wsu.edu/vcpl/
Sample options (selected at order submission): Blood sample or Cheek brush swab. (Swabs provided by WSU if that option is chosen)
For additional help please email: assistanttreas@colliehealth.org