Can you see protein in urine?
Several proteins can be found in the urine, but the most relevant to kidney disease is albumin. Protein in the urine is not usually obvious, but can be detected by a simple dip- stick test, or sometimes by more sensitive lab tests. What does protein in urine look like? When your kidneys have more severe damage and you have high levels of protein in your urine, you may start to notice symptoms such as: Foamy, frothy or bubbly urine.