A Pap smear is a routine cervical cancer screening test recommended for women between the ages of 21 and 65. It involves checking the cells in your cervix for signs of precancerous cells and abnormalities, reports DHHS.

Why do you need a Pap smear?

According to DHHS, a Pap smear can help you avoid cervical cancer by catching it in its precancerous stages so it can be effectively treated.

Who should have a Pap smear?

The DHHS recommends having a Pap smear if you are a woman between the ages of 21 and 65 years.

How often should a Pap smear be repeated?

You should have a Pap smear test every three years if you are between the ages of 21 and 29 years. If you are between the ages of 30 and 65, the DHHS recommends having a Pap test every three years, or once every five years if you combine your Pap test with an HPV test.

Where can I get a Pap smear in Northlake?

You can get a Pap smear from your doctor during a well-woman exam or at an urgent care center that offers this service. Type “pap smear near me” into your Internet browser to find a nearby provider, or use Solv to locate quality, top-rated providers in your area that offer a Pap smear test.

How long do Pap smear results take?

Pap smear results usually come back within one to three weeks, says the DHHS. It recommends contacting your doctor’s office for results if you haven’t heard back within three weeks.

How do I prepare for a Pap smear in Northlake?

A Pap smear test requires very little preparation, according to the NLM. The NLM says that the best way to prepare for your Pap test is to refrain from using tampons, douche products, vaginal creams, and birth control foams two to three days before your test. It also recommends not having sex during this time, and rescheduling your appointment for another day if you are on your period.

Does a Pap smear test for HPV?

According to the NLM, a Pap smear does not test for HPV. However, you can combine your Pap smear with an HPV test, and have this co-test done every five years. Consult with your doctor regarding when you should have an HPV test based on your age and screening history.

When should I get a Pap smear?

According to DHHS, you should have a Pap smear every three years after you turn 21 or once every five years after you turn 30 and want to combine your Pap smear with an HPV test.

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Suburban Medical Group, Bolingbrook

Suburban Medical Group

Open until 8:00 pm

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693 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440693 W Boughton Rd

4.67(650 reviews)

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93% of patients recommend this clinic.

Everyone from the receptionist to Doctor were top notch. Walked in and within 30 minutes, I was leaving.

Midwest Express Clinic, Mount Greenwood- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

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3258 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 606553258 W 111th St

4.8(1.5k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 times today on Solv.

Went for Covid test. Service could not have been more professional and friendly I highly recommend them.

Midwest Express Clinic, Blue Island- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

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12200 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 6040612200 Western Ave

4.8(1.5k reviews)

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Fox Valley Urgent Care Clinic

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3535 E New York St, Aurora, IL 605043535 E New York St

4.44(3.8k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 10 times today on Solv.

Really like Dr. Arthur Oliveros and his staff there! Would be happy to refer this provider to other people.

Midwest Express Clinic, Calumet Park- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

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12850 S Ashland Ave, Calumet Park, IL 6082712850 S Ashland Ave

4.24(21 reviews)

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Front desk person was dry …but the rest of the staff was amazing & this is the 2nd time coming here…different front desk coordinator was much more pleasant ….overall i like this location

Immediate Care Plus

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888 E Main St, East Dundee, IL 60118888 E Main St

4.77(562 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 4 times today on Solv.

Sick with sinus symptoms(sore throat, hurtful ears, headache, congestion, etc). Scheduling was extremely easy and the front desk staff was wonderful. Met with the nurse practitioner who did absolutely nothing. Told me to take motrin and tylenol for my symptoms. She barely checked anything. I know I forsure have a sinus infection and she wouldn’t even know because she didn’t even do a full detailed exam. People are advised to not use doctor google but it would’ve been cheaper. If you’re looking for a solution please go to a different urgent care.

Midwest Express Clinic, Tinley Park On Lagrange- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

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17119 South La Grange Road, Tinley Park, IL 6048717119 South La Grange Road

4.0(29 reviews)

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Everyone was very helpful and professional..I would definitely recommend that clinic to anyone.

Midwest Express Clinic, Tinley Park On Harlem- IL

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17124 S Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL 6047717124 S Harlem Ave

4.4(43 reviews)

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The front desk girl was so friendly and also pretty. I’m tempted to go back in an attempt to get her number.

Midwest Express Clinic, Hammond on 5th Avenue- IN

Midwest Express Clinic

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1009 5th Ave, Hammond, IN 463201009 5th Ave

1.0(1 reviews)

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Midwest Express Clinic, Aurora- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

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1720 N Orchard Rd, Aurora, IL 605061720 N Orchard Rd

4.92(25 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 2 times today on Solv.

Had bad back pain. They took care of me great. Would recommend. Online appoint making same day with ease.

Midwest Express Clinic, Hammond on Sibley- IN

Midwest Express Clinic

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31 Sibley St, Hammond, IN 4632031 Sibley St

4.8(5 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 times today on Solv.

Easy to schedule check in fast and friendly staff great care fantastic overall experience excellent will use again thanks.

Midwest Express Clinic, Matteson- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

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402 Town Center Rd, Matteson, IL 60443402 Town Center Rd

4.35(20 reviews)

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Midwest Express Clinic, Richton Park- IL

Midwest Express Clinic

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4801 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 604714801 Sauk Trail

4.5(18 reviews)

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The team was courteous to me. The website to schedule is not valid. The receptionist didn't see my appointment that u set. Must use the actual website instead of a third party.

Cermak Immediate Care, Roseland

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134 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628134 W 111th St

4.6(20 reviews)

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Midwest Express Clinic, Logan Square - IL

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3333 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 606473333 W Fullerton Ave

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Local MD Urgent Care, Skokie

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5020 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 600775020 Dempster St

4.61(113 reviews)

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95% of patients recommend this clinic.

My mom had accidentally cut her self. We decided to go to local MD and the staff was extremely helpful in paper work and treatment.

Local MD Urgent Care, Naperville

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1160 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 605631160 E Ogden Ave

4.87(61 reviews)

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Very clean and professional. Could not help me exactly w my issue but ordered bloodwork. Took my insurance which is nice. Most of my care is oop.

Midwest Express Clinic, Chicago Ridge - IL

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9900 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 604159900 S Ridgeland Ave

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Epic Urgent and Family Care, Streamwood

Epic Urgent and Family Care

Open until 4:00 pm

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644 S Sutton Rd, Palatine, IL 60107644 S Sutton Rd

4.68(381 reviews)

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96% of patients recommend this clinic.

Had a rash on upper body Dr and staff were excellent

Local MD Urgent Care, Pullman

Local MD Urgent Care

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10834 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 6061710834 S Doty Ave

4.7(316 reviews)

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My daughter woke up with a sore throat & body aches. The wait was long. The staff were friendly and helpful. My daughter got the necessary treatment & was advised on changing her eating habits in order to feel better.