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Originally Posted by TeamSoBe
Also, if you didn't do a rape kit and a toxicology test that night then there's no point going to the police days afterward. There would be nothing that they could do other than to take a report to humor you.
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Actually, certain signs of rape can be detected much later. In fact, if testing required same night tests, then I don't think anyone would get caught. Our local sexual assault treatment center does rape tests on subjects that report the rape within 96 hours even. Possibly longer. Thats just reporting it in that time.
I think DNA needs to be collected sooner, but I believe times are different depending on where the semen or fluids are, Anus, Mouth, or vaginal. I surely wouldn't accept forum members responses on that however, it doesn't cost anything to contact your local assault treatment center and that would ensure what the local response would be.
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In fact, if you are at all hesistant about going to the police, I would contact your local assault treatment center. "Victim Assistance Program 877-749-9111" I believe that would be your local number. They would likely assist you and keep confidentiality much more effectively if that is a major concern.
Edit: I just realized that it has been multiple weeks since the event. Still, I would not hesitate to call the Victim assistance program, as they could consult you. However, actual law enforcement remains professional opinion.