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 isn’t recommended yet. Even if they are exposed to HPV, there is an excellent chance they will clear the infection within a few years.