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I don't know or under stand the details but certain types of Calcium (anhydrous), Turbo Calcium being one of them, will "lock up" a portion of the excess Alk causing the readings to lower. I do agree with somehow proving your tests are accurate through another means. And water changes will help...
Time, water changes (not too much too fast IMO) and adding Turbo Calcium will help bring it down unless your Ca is already too high. If it's too high it may precipitate. I'm sure our resident chemists will chime in with more detailed info.
I read something once on the curly q's but don't remember the content or location. You may want to poke around on Advanced Aquarist, WetWeb Media, or maybe Reefkeeping Mag. I'm sure someone will chime in that has knowledge on them.