Is doing a rape kit like doing a pelvic exam?
No, a pelvic exam may be done by a physician for normal check up reasons, or because the patient is concerned over a possible issue. a Rape Kit exam is done specifically to preserve forensic samples, I.e. semen, foreign hair or other D.N.A. source material, evidence of violence or tearing etc. This is necessary for preservation of evidence in case the suspect is captured, and the case goes to prosecution.