Status of Urinalysis in Nigeria: Way Forward

Urinalysis serves as a diagnostic procedure employed to assess the condition of a patient\u27s urinary system, encompassingthe examination of physical, chemical and microscopic attributes within a urine sample. In Nigeria, urinalysis stands asa frequently utilized diagnostic modality, widely accessible within health care facilities and is generally cost-effective.Nevertheless, despite its widespread availability, certain obstacles persist that hinder its effective utilization. Through thisreview, we aim to emphasize the significance of urinalysis in the diagnosis of kidney diseases within low-income nations,while also addressing the impediments that hinder its proper application. We also propose a range of requisite measuresfor enhancement