Physical Exam and Pap Exam Requirements
These must be done in the order they are listed:
- Health Issues Class – this is a review of important men’s and women’s health issues including your exam, review of your health risks, contraceptive methods, etc. You must view a 45-minute Health Issues video, which is a one-time requirement. You may complete an exemption form and be waived of this requirement by a Health Service staff member. The video may be viewed at http://wellness.uwsp.edu/. If you have taken the Healthy American class within the last year, this will also meet the educational requirement.
- Complete a health history or PE form including immunization record.
- Fill out name, date of birth, phone and address on ALL enclosed forms. Wherever you see file no. or ID no., put your complete social security number.
- Put your local address on the enclosed envelope and your PAP results will be sent to you (females only).
- Sign up for your lab work by stopping at the Health Service Front Desk. Women should not have their lab work done during their menstrual period.
- Turn in all of these forms to the lab personnel at your assigned time.
- Do lab tests (Urinalysis & Hematocrit). Hematocrit is a blood test that checks you for anemia (iron count). All lab results will be discussed at your appointment.
- Make your appointment by stopping at the Health Service Front Desk. If you are making an appointment for a PAP and pelvic examination, do not schedule it during your menstrual period. To assure a quality PAP test, it is recommended that there be nothing in the vagina 48 hours prior to your exam. Please avoid intercourse, douching, tampons, or vaginal creams.
- Read the enclosed STD information and decide if you need to be checked (test cost is $16.50 & no needles).
If you have questions about particular spaces on the form, go to our PAP form Question and Answer page.