how many times should a smear test be done
From age 30-65 a Pap smear should be done every 3-5 years. If a women previously has multiple normal Pap smears, the Pap can be spaced out to 3 years.If HPV testing is done with their Pap smear (co-testing), both can be repeated in 5 years.From age 65 a Pap smear is not recommended, if she is low risk.rom age 21-30 a Pap smear should be done every 3 years. No HPV testing is needed yet. Since young women have such strong immune systems and can fight off HPV so well, HPV testing isnât recommended yet. Even if they are exposed to HPV, there is an excellent chance they will clear the infection within a few years.