Any fibers like dirt, leaves, or rug pieces are removed and placed in special envelopes. All bodily hair is combed for evidence of sperm, clothing, or the other persons hair. The victim is also given a visual check for lacerations or discoloration of the vagina and cervix. Depending on the physical condition of your body photographs may be taken with your permission and x-rays may also be given for evidence. The doctor will then insert one or two fingers into the vagina t see if swelling, displacement of the ovaries, or pregnancy has occurred.
Blood is drawn and checked for venereal disease.
A urine sample is checked for urinary infection or pregnancy. The information or evidence gathered from the examination will be used in prosecuting the attacker, if the attacker is caught and if the victim decides to report the rape. This evidence retrieved from the Evidence Collection Kit is crucial to the prosecution of the attacker. So victims are strongly encouraged by both the police as well as medical staff to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Rape is a crime and plays an integral part in the dehumanization of the victim.