A 30-year-old sexually active woman calls and states she last had a Pap smear 2 years ago.She asks whether she should make an appointment to come in for another Pap smear.In how many years should the medical assistant tell her that she is due for another exam according to American Cancer Society guidelines?

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According to the American Cancer Society guidelines, women aged 21-65 should have a Pap smear every 3 years. Since the woman in the question is 30 years old and had her last Pap smear 2 years ago, she is due for another Pap smear next year.

A 30-Year-Old Sexually Active Woman Calls and States She Last