A dipstick test is used to diagnose Proteinuria. During the test, you’re encouraged to pee into a special container. Then, the doctor places a thin plastic stick coated with chemicals (known as dipstick) into that container. The dipstick changes color, if a higher amount of protein is detected.
Also a urinalysis (urine test) on the rest of your pee is also conducted. It examines the visual, chemical and microscopic aspects of your waste product under a microscope. A presence of substances such as red blood cells, white blood cells, bacteria and salt or protein crystals usually demands further examination.